Ditch Fahrenheit's Journal

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So, explain "amplifier" to me. I'm technologically illiterate.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamplifier

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_power_amplifier

 

Hope that helps

 

No.

 

All I see are links.

 

Stereos have a number of components. Tape deck, turntable, tuner, amplifier, speakers, etc. Everything else connects to the amplifier and it controls which device is fed to the speakers and controls the volume.

Top to bottom.

Audio Research SP - 3 pre amp and Kenwood Tuner. All the Amps were tubes

Dynaco Mark 5 Mono Power Amps. There was one on each speaker. Also tubes. Power incarnate.

Pioneer RT1011 -l Reel to reel. I would pre record about four hours of musice before my big monthly parties at my bachelor pad. Usually between 50 and 80 people. Lots of girls. The good old days.

Not show. I had two Magna Planer sound screens. The sound came ot of air tubes. These things were about 5 feet tall and two inches thick like a dressing screen. Unbelievable high and mid range sound but you need a sub-woofer for the base.

Good morning audiophiles!

Not show. I had two Magna Planer sound screens. The sound came ot of air tubes. These things were about 5 feet tall and two inches thick like a dressing screen. Unbelievable high and mid range sound but you need a sub-woofer for the base.

I've never heard those, but I used to read about them all the time.

Hey Guys/Gals.....

Found the episode.

LINK

Baltimore Lauren is way cuter.

Not show. I had two Magna Planer sound screens. The sound came ot of air tubes. These things were about 5 feet tall and two inches thick like a dressing screen. Unbelievable high and mid range sound but you need a sub-woofer for the base.

 

I've never heard those, but I used to read about them all the time.

 

Mine were black and each one had three panels that were hinged, like closet door. You could move each panel to get the sound you wanted and they stood up by themselves. Don't think I have a pic of them around. There were no actually speakers in them as the sound came through some kind of tubing system. They sounded like someone was playing right in the room.

Other guys at the time were using Dalquist Screens but I never thought they sounded as good. This was all high end nonsense that cost an arm and a leg at the time. I think the only place you could by Audio Research Amps at the time was Paul Heath in Chicago. No on else could sell them due to some licensing krap.

Dalquist Screens.

Don't get me wrong, these things sounded great, but I thought the Magna Planers had a big more high end and a bit sharper. I use to have a band technician come over before my parties and dial in my amps. He would also wash the chassis down to prevent any dust on the tubes making static while playing.

Girls would always say, " I'm not familiar with that area you live in " . I use to tell them, " just roll the car windows down and listen for the music ". My neighbors were glad to see me leave.

Not show. I had two Magna Planer sound screens. The sound came ot of air tubes. These things were about 5 feet tall and two inches thick like a dressing screen. Unbelievable high and mid range sound but you need a sub-woofer for the base.

 

I've never heard those, but I used to read about them all the time.

 

 

Mine were black and each one had three panels that were hinged, like closet door. You could move each panel to get the sound you wanted and they stood up by themselves. Don't think I have a pic of them around. There were no actually speakers in them as the sound came through some kind of tubing system. They sounded like someone was playing right in the room.

 

Other guys at the time were using Dalquist Screens but I never thought they sounded as good. This was all high end nonsense that cost an arm and a leg at the time. I think the only place you could by Audio Research Amps at the time was Paul Heath in Chicago. No on else could sell them due to some licensing krap.

Those are cool as hell.

I had never heard of sound screens before. Awesome.

My memory is starting to come back. Here's more info on them. They were made by Magnapan. You would have to hear these to understand what I'm talking about.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnepan

Holy karp, they still make the suckers. Prices are insane, but I remember back then they were expensive as hell for the time. I spared no expensive to be the party monster.

http://www.magnepan.com/model_MMG

Baltimore Lauren is way cuter.

Indeed.

Hey Guys/Gals.....

 

Found the episode.

 

LINK

 

 

Walt Flanagan...I've dealt with that guy before...

Couple of notes on that episode:

That DKR #1 is NOT a first print. It is a second or third. How can I possibly know that?

Because there's a hinge "crease" in the book. The first prints are solid, from the joint (where the spine meets the cover) out, with no hinge crease.

The seconds and thirds all had hinge creases, and so does the book in the video, unless I'm blind.

Also...$60 for a first print set, unless they're trashed, is a very cheap price these days.

Thinking about it makes me a little angry. I wonder if they'd be willing to do a retraction on air, and ask the girl to bring it back for a real first print...

Doubt it.

I always used the inside front cover as a guide. Also the subsequent printings were all labeled as such if I recall. Easy to check.

Good morning audiophiles!

 

I laugh every time I see this.

Everything is written on that poor doggie's face. He knows what's coming because of the practice rounds. But he still pulls the lever...

Fascintating, now I have something to do today besides rebuild my lawn mower clutch.