fun article I came across from 2015

RE: fun article I came across from 2015, posted on August 17, 2016 at 17:50:52
fredtr Audiophile Posts: 1987 Location: Phoenix Joined: January 4, 2005	Thank-you for posting the article, I don't know how accurate some of it is, but I agree with you, I sure enjoyed reading it.

RE: fun article I came across from 2015, posted on August 18, 2016 at 03:45:34
theophile Audiophile Posts: 1264 Location: australia Joined: July 16, 2003	Very well written thoughtful article. Thank you for sharing that.

"They wear out the minute you turn on a piece of equipment.", posted on August 18, 2016 at 10:55:06

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Thanks docw. I've read similar articles but not this one. It also reminded me of a personal experience.

Many years ago I met JT when he began attending our local audio club gatherings. He was a few years older than most of us and as I quickly learned, had lots of audio experience. Years earlier he was one of the first Audio Research dealers in the eastern US, out of his home. His father had worked for RCA so he grew up around tubes and electronics, and JT learned to design and build his own gear. In addition he recorded concerts of classical and jazz performances for friends. Oh, and he had studied piano and still played a little.

When I met JT he had been experimenting with solid stage amps of his own design. I still remember his perfectionist frustration that "Every time you turn on a tube component the quality has diminished just a little. You may not notice it each time but the affect accumulates." And that was why he turned to SS designs.

However, not long after when I visited he had a new tube amp driving his system. He smiled and admitted for all their short-comings, tubes still sounded most like live musical instruments and voices to him. JT lived another 15 years or so and all his systems over that time continued to be based on tubes.

I'm old enough that my first stereo was tubed, but I've been through lots of SS gear over the years since then. More recently I've chosen to again include tubes somewhere in my system, if not exclusively.

I will just add that Alison gives me chills too.

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RE: fun article I came across from 2015, posted on August 18, 2016 at 15:16:04
BCR Audiophile Posts: 2446 Location: connecticut Joined: April 7, 2009	Thanks much!

Great article. I'm in my 60's and had somewhat of , posted on August 19, 2016 at 05:48:02

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a similar hi fi listening journey. Having the music involve and touch you is what all the equipment is supposed to accomplish. But expectations of sound and equipment quality can ruin a musical experience. Seeing the sublime in the ordinary around all of us helps in just enjoying the music. Back in the 60's I couldn't afford an fm radio in the car. Only am, but sometimes songs sounded great! Completely involving and emotionally involving. Obviously terrible fidelity, but that wasn't the point. It's hard, but now a days I try to leave my expectations by the door and just try to enjoy the music. BUT that being said, some equipment certainly makes it more possible. Norm

I'm sure that meeting and hearing, posted on August 19, 2016 at 06:55:22

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Luke and Bea's system would have that effect on him. :)

During a trip to Sea Cliff around 2001 when I first heard the Wotans and positively loved the sound, HP handed me the phone and asked me to say "hello". It was Luke on the other end. We had a delightful discussion about what I was hearing with his amplifiers. I later spoke him in person at an Atlanta show and find an individual who is truly enthusiastic about the musical experience. His wife Bea is just the same.

Shortly after that visit, I purchased a pair of MB-450s that I remain just as enthusiastic about fifteen years later.

Yes, there were many greats in the early days of audio, but the good news is that spirit continues today! It truly is about conveying the emotion of the music.

what tubes are made in Canada? , posted on August 19, 2016 at 12:26:41
maxhifi Audiophile Posts: 584 Location: Alberta, Canada Joined: August 4, 2004	Was surprised to read that in the article.

RE: what tubes are made in Canada? , posted on August 19, 2016 at 12:44:06
BCR Audiophile Posts: 2446 Location: connecticut Joined: April 7, 2009	GE made tubes in Canada !

Yeah but the article used present tense , posted on August 19, 2016 at 12:59:51
maxhifi Audiophile Posts: 584 Location: Alberta, Canada Joined: August 4, 2004	I've got lots of old made in Canada tubes from the tube era but the article used present tense and listed Canada amongst countries where tubes are still being made.

RE: Yeah but the article used present tense , posted on August 19, 2016 at 13:12:37
BCR Audiophile Posts: 2446 Location: connecticut Joined: April 7, 2009	That must be a mistake!

RE: Yeah but the article used present tense , posted on August 19, 2016 at 13:40:06
maxhifi Audiophile Posts: 584 Location: Alberta, Canada Joined: August 4, 2004	That's what I was thinking! Though i was quietly hoping some boutique maker set up which I hadnt heard about yet!

RE: Yeah but the article used present tense , posted on August 19, 2016 at 13:59:38
BCR Audiophile Posts: 2446 Location: connecticut Joined: April 7, 2009	Wishful thinking ! Some of your great Canadian companies, Classe,PSB,etc.are now made in China.

Alison gives me chills two!!!! Wow!, posted on August 20, 2016 at 22:40:30
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fun article I came across from 2015

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