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In Reply to: Three true audio stories! Do you have any? posted by RealStereo on September 11, 2016 at 19:56:23:
My first major recalibration of how good an audio system could sound parallels your story #1. It was 1974 and I was an inquisitive teenager who stumbled upon a new audio shop near me. Upstairs, they had tri-amped TIIIs using Audio Research electronics: SP-3a, EC-3 crossover, D76s driving mid and tweeters with a Crown DC-300a on woofer panels. Front end was Linn Sondek LP-12/SME3009 Type II with Ortofon SL15E and Ortofon SUT.
It was then I first was exposed to the notion of real soundstaging and the projection of a lifelike image. The owner played several cuts from The Planets which became a favorite in short order. I too, purchased MG-IIs shortly thereafter.
Story #2 falls into the funny category.
Fast forward two years to when I had met Dr. Cooledge (JWC of The Absolute Sound) and heard his wonderful Dayton-Wright electrostats. Actually, hearing those was a major influence that lasts to this day(!). He asked me if I might come by on a Sunday and assist him replace a panel. That was an interesting task since one had to pierce the outer diaphragm to access the panels within. Replaced the panel, patched and re-tensioned the outer mylar. Then the sulfur hexaflouride electrical insulating gas had to be recharged.
Side note: SF6 is inert and has the opposite characteristic of helium in that it is heavier than air. Pour some in a glass and you see nothing. Put your finger in and you sense its presence.
So used a tank to recharge the cabinet. Some may also recall that JWC has been a baritone in the Atlanta Symphony Chorus since those days. Surprisingly, he then inhaled a big whiff of SF6 and began singing an operatic tune. It sounded like Lurch at The Met!
It took me a while to gain my composure after falling on the floor laughing. :)
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Follow Ups
- RE: Three true audio stories! Do you have any? - E-Stat 08:19:07 09/13/16 (4)
- We share those experiences - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 10:59:13 09/13/16 (3)
- RE: We share those experiences - E-Stat 11:45:23 09/13/16 (2)
- That is good to hear - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 12:48:43 09/16/16 (1)
- RE: That is good to hear - fantja 16:13:10 09/16/16 (0)
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