5 Famous Vintage Amps You Can Still Buy Today - Gear Patrol
May 31, 2024 · If you're building an old-school hi-fi system, you need a vintage amplifier to drive your loudspeakers. Here's how to shop for one.
The 8 best vintage amplifiers - The Vinyl Factory
Mar 6, 2018 · When it comes to sound quality, newest isn't always best. Paul Rigby looks at some of the vintage amplifiers that will bring out the best in your records.
The Ten Most Significant Amplifiers of All Time
Apr 1, 2011 · This John Curl designed amplifier established Mark Levinson, the man, as a driving force in the audiophile marketplace. The 25-watt ML2 monoblock, Levinson’s first power amp, was designed for wide-swing-impedance speakers such as the legendary HQD system (Hartley, stacked Quads, Decca Ribbon).
Seven Vintage Amplifiers That Won’t Bust Your Budget
Nov 17, 2021 · Seven vintage but affordable amplifiers to upgrade your listening setup. Here’s a scenario that virtually anyone who has entered the home listening game by investing in a vintage power amp or receiver has likely confronted.
The best 19 stereo amplifiers of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
May 11, 2018 · A&R Cambridge A60 (1979) Arcam got off to a flier with its first product, the A60. It was a well-equipped amp, with a decent array of line-level inputs and a capable moving-magnet phono stage, and we were very much taken by its sound quality back in 1979.
Ten Best Buys in Vintage Audio - TONEAudio MAGAZINE
Many of those $6,000 amplifiers from the mid 80s that are only $1,200 today represent some of the best bargains going. Most of the technology hasn’t changed much in the last 30 years, so a nice pair of Mark Levinson ML-2s or an Audio Research SP-3 are still darn good investments.
Reviving Vintage Amplifiers: A Comprehensive Restoration Guide
Dec 2, 2023 · The allure of vintage amplifiers extends far beyond their age. Their distinctive character, sound, and history define them and captivate the hearts of audiophiles and collectors. Understanding what makes an amplifier 'vintage' and recognizing the notable brands and models is critical to appreciating their appeal.
The 10 best vintage amplifiers - All For Turntables
Oct 9, 2023 · Whether you’re a collector in search of a piece of audio history or an audiophile seeking that classic warmth and character, these vintage amplifiers are sure to captivate your senses and elevate your audio journey.
The 8 best vintage amplifiers - All For Turntables
Oct 9, 2023 · Whether you’re a collector seeking a piece of audio history or an audiophile looking for that classic warmth and character, these vintage amplifiers are sure to delight your ears and elevate your audio journey.
10 Vintage Audio Components That Still Deliver Hi-Fi Sound
Apr 10, 2024 · The 8000A integrated sounds as crisp and detailed today as it did in 1983, and its internal phono pre-amplifier was considered to be one of the best in an affordable amplifier. Pair it up with a warm sounding pair of two-way bookshelf loudspeakers for best results. See Listings.