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ADS L1290 Speakers
I have owned and still own many models of a/d/s. But the L-1290 combined with the PA-1 will end my quest. I have 2 pairs. I used them for years without the PA-1’s, then after searching for years acquired them and now I’m satisfied that they provid... 
Thorens
I had the good fortune of purchasing a TD-160 mkII with Mk III TP-63 Isotrack tonearm and Stanton 881S moving magnet cartridge for a mere $50 in a pawn shop. I didn't expect it to be perfect, aside from needing a belt, which I swapped from an old ... 
A/D/S L1290s and PA1
I have owned and still own many models of a/d/s. But the L-1290 combined with the PA-1 will end my quest. I have 2 pairs. I used them for years without the PA-1’s, then after searching for years acquired them and now I’m satisfied that they provid... 
Power requirement for ADS L-1290?
I own 4 L1290's with the PA1 amps. I've only listened to one pair at this point and didn,t initially recognized the improvement. I first spent several years listening and enjoying them without the optional PA1 amps powered by an Onkyo M-504 and th... 
Has Anyone Owned Or Heard A Pair Of Watkins WE-1?
After a year of not locating a c/o schematic on the WE-1's. I went back a read the the above tread again, referencing Rick Walker and that he had worked with Bill Watkins and was living in Charlotte NC, near where I now live. I googled Rick's name... 
Has Anyone Owned Or Heard A Pair Of Watkins WE-1?
Some years ago my job as a sales rep covered eastern Tn. As an audiophile, I had read about the WE-1's. and when passing Watkins Stereo, I had not made any connection but turned around and went into the store. I met Bill Sr. and have to say, he is...