Posts Tagged: 1975
Sony SS-5050 Carbocon
The nineteen seventies was a fascinating time for loudspeakers. Most designs from that decade were invariably pretty crude, but there were still some breathtaking boxes on sale, using state-of-the-art technology. Indeed, there was a far larger gap between run-of-the-mill
Sony SS-5050 Carbocon
The nineteen seventies was a fascinating time for loudspeakers. Most designs from that decade were invariably pretty crude, but there were still some breathtaking boxes on sale, using state-of-the-art technology. Indeed, there was a far larger gap between run-of-the-mill
Braun TGC 450
The exact moment that Compact Cassette came of age can be endlessly debated, but it would be easy to make the case for it being around 1975. At this time a number of key factors came together: the standardisation of
Braun TGC 450
The exact moment that Compact Cassette came of age can be endlessly debated, but it would be easy to make the case for it being around 1975. At this time a number of key factors came together: the standardisation of
Wharfedale Linton 3XP
It was in his humble Yorkshire home in Ilkley that Gilbert Arthur Briggs built his first ever loudspeaker in 1932. Located in the valley of the river Wharfe, in an area known as Wharfedale, he was to make the name famous
Wharfedale Linton 3XP
It was in his humble Yorkshire home in Ilkley that Gilbert Arthur Briggs built his first ever loudspeaker in 1932. Located in the valley of the river Wharfe, in an area known as Wharfedale, he was to make the name famous
Technics SL-150
The technology arrived in 1970 in the Technics SP-10 broadcast turntable, and made jaws drop. Direct drive did what it said on the tin, moving the platter from its centre and without recourse to idlers, pulleys or belts. It had
Technics SL-150
The technology arrived in 1970 in the Technics SP-10 broadcast turntable, and made jaws drop. Direct drive did what it said on the tin, moving the platter from its centre and without recourse to idlers, pulleys or belts. It had
Pioneer SA-9500
Pioneer is one of the more interesting Japanese brands, and – if you aggregate the quality of its products over time – one of the most impressive. Since 1937 when it was founded by Japanese engineer Nozomu Matsumoto, it has
Pioneer SA-9500
Pioneer is one of the more interesting Japanese brands, and – if you aggregate the quality of its products over time – one of the most impressive. Since 1937 when it was founded by Japanese engineer Nozomu Matsumoto, it has
Sony PS-8750
1975, one decade into the widespread use of stereo LP in this country, and vinyl was living through in its harvest years. Sales records were constantly being broken as the likes of Mike Oldfield, Pink Floyd and Electric Light Orchestra
Sony PS-8750
1975, one decade into the widespread use of stereo LP in this country, and vinyl was living through in its harvest years. Sales records were constantly being broken as the likes of Mike Oldfield, Pink Floyd and Electric Light Orchestra
The Strathearn Story
Many will remember the British Leyland Motor Corporation, the nineteen seventies state owned purveyor of such automotive design masterpieces as the Morris Marina and Austin Allegro. A decade of industrial strife and dreadful quality ensured that BLMC’s dalliance with disaster
The Strathearn Story
Many will remember the British Leyland Motor Corporation, the nineteen seventies state owned purveyor of such automotive design masterpieces as the Morris Marina and Austin Allegro. A decade of industrial strife and dreadful quality ensured that BLMC’s dalliance with disaster
Yamaha NS-1000M
Why, if man has put vehicles on Mars and mastered open heart surgery, can he not design an accurate loudspeaker? Even at the best of times, modern speakers are seriously compromised devices, and the prospect of getting one to work
Yamaha NS-1000M
Why, if man has put vehicles on Mars and mastered open heart surgery, can he not design an accurate loudspeaker? Even at the best of times, modern speakers are seriously compromised devices, and the prospect of getting one to work
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