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In Reply to: RE: 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. :)
Follow Ups:
I first heard the stuff at the Cheshire Bridge store long before the second store at the Prado. I had forgot they had that setup in Julian's store.
By the way, is Dr. Cooledge still walking this planet?
Yeah, Spector had a fancy rack layout with his ARC gear using the vented cooling panels at the main location. Julian split with him over "irreconcilable differences". :)
While it's been perhaps a year since I last spoke with the good doctor, I believe he is still doing fine. And continues to be affiliated with the ASO.
Thanks for letting me know.
At one time, there were many Audio operations in Atlanta.
What happened? This is our 6th major U.S. city.
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