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In Reply to: TAS 10 most significant amps of all time posted by Funky Bob on April 12, 2011 at 19:55:07:
I have to go to bed; but I'll stay up long enough to comment on this.
Where is the Williamson? Amplifiers didn't start in the 60's or 70's.
Also note that the list is 10 most SIGNIFICANT, not the 10 best sounding. To me, significant means setting standards for the future, game changers, and/or ones that changed perceptions.
I agree with the Stereo 70 for it's sales volume and because it was stereo and good sounding.
The first Ultralinear circuit was a game changer. Not sure what amp it was in, but certainly significant in its influence.
How about the McIntosh MC30? First of the line. Isn't that significant?
How about E. H. Scott's triamplified systems?
The first good sounding and reliable solid state amp has to make the list. The Citation? The Macs? Marantz 250 or 500? How about Quad or Naim?
One of the Krells needs to be there, or maybe a Bryston, or maybe a Phase Linear 700. But only one to be the standard bearer for big power.
The very first NAD has to be on the list. It really was a game changer.
Would I add the Futterman? No, it really didn't set any large scale trends or change the direction of high fidelity much at all.
Think significance. not necessarily popular or good sounding.
Jerry
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