The Leak Trough-Line Tuner a History.

[Spectral Morn]

Remember that back in the seventies we didn't listen to this sort of stuff. if we found a good sounding item it was by chance more than anything else to be honest.

Neil, apopolgies for not adding my thanks for the carefully researched and written article. You should be able to buy a Stereofetic for relative peanuts and I was going to suggest a Stereo 70 amp as well (almost as good was a Nad 3020 when it was "only" ten years old - can't say how good at almost forty!)

No problem Dave...it was a pleasure to do.

Sadly this kind of kit (you mention) does not seem to be peanuts (anymore...all be it I only looked at one source) I have seen a Stereofetic and integrated amplifier from the same period £170 for both.....UMM ! Same source had a Trough-Line 1 for £70 way to much for something of very limited use. I would have looked at it, if it had been, say £30, but even the collector in me won't buy something just to look at....well not often. When I am back in work we'll see.




Regards D S D L

[Mike]

Hi Neil, nice piece of work there, and a very enjoyable read.

How's that Troughline Stereo performing?

[Spectral Morn]

Hi Neil, nice piece of work there, and a very enjoyable read.

How's that Troughline Stereo performing?

Hi Mike....

I have been working on the FM aerial for the house....wiring and distribution and also sorting away I can do a Trough-Line sound based write up for strokes of Genius....easily. Having easy access so I can swap between them is important so I have been preparing for this. I needed to sort out my CD collection and put up a new unit on the wall for them downstairs (Bertby from IKEA sans the glass door). This cleared space so two tuners can sit side by side. With that done plus restoring the wood sleeve I have actually still to power it up for a listen. Its amazing how the arrival of one small tuner can trigger a series of layout changes in the house. Oh yes and I finished the Trough-Line tuner article which I have been preparing for since just before I bought your tuner.



I will have a listen later today or tomorrow....thanks for asking. Glad you enjoyed the write up.


Regards D S D L

[Ali Tait]

Like to add my thanks also Neil,a very enjoyable read! Been hankering after a Troughline for a while now.Not got round to it yet.

[Marco]

Just noticed this thread

Neil, what a superbly produced, interesting and informative article; so thanks for that mate. You really do set an amazingly high standard with this sort of stuff!

This is an area of the forum which needs developing a little, too (just like S.O.G), so if you have the time it would be great if you could take this on as a little 'pet project' and produce some other articles of this nature on a variety of classic equipment. Rob and I were going to do it, but we just never had the time.

Well done - a superb read!

Perhaps you could research the history of the Shure M3D and some other 'classic cartridges' as your next project?

Marco.

[Mike]

Perhaps you could research the history of the Shure M3D and some other 'classic cartridges' as your next project?

<groan>

Neil... just cut out a few century's of waffle and go straight to 'The Travelling Minstrel'!

Think of it as 'Marco's iPod'!... the classic version.

[Marco]

Classic cartridges rule, Mikey, and lots of people with taste and discernment would love to see a 'Neil special' written on it, so........

Actually, I'd like to see it included as part of, say, a history of broadcast equipment through the ages, with pictures of classic turntables, tonearms and consoles used by broadcasters in the States, and also the BBC from the 40s to the 70s - that type of thing. I'm sure this would make for a very interesting article

Marco.

[SPS]

a nice write up.. i have one of the early versions sat on my desk.. its been there 2 years now.. its in perfect condition.. i should plug it in and see if works...as sad as it sounds i like the look of it more than the later ones

cheers steve

[Spectral Morn]

Just noticed this thread

Neil, what a superbly produced, interesting and informative article; so thanks for that mate. You really do set an amazingly high standard with this sort of stuff! Well done - a superb read!

Thank you very much.

This is an area of the forum which needs developing a little, too (just like S.O.G), so if you have the time it would be great if you could take this on as a little 'pet project' and produce some other articles of this nature on a variety of classic equipment. Rob and I were going to do it, but we just never had the time.

No problem see what I can do....

Perhaps you could research the history of the Shure M3D and some other 'classic cartridges' as your next project? Marco.

Not sure about that It does help to know a bit about what you are writing...and being passionate about it helps too. I know a man who might be up to such a task....I will PM him and see if he might like too write such an item

Other classic kit, typed articles YES I think I can do that....watch this space.

Regards D S D L

[Spectral Morn]

a nice write up.. i have one of the early versions sat on my desk.. its been there 2 years now.. its in perfect condition.. i should plug it in and see if works...as sad as it sounds i like the look of it more than the later ones

cheers steve

Hi Steve.

The first Trough-Line...I assume it is the one you mean, is nice in a very clean minimal Deco style. For me its the Trough-Line 2 that I love the look of. In fact I think all the Leak pre-amplifiers that match the Trough-Line 2 are beautiful but the versions Leak did for the American market WOW. I wish I had some photos of these but I don't....or at least none I can show, for copy right reasons; they are in the Firsts in High Fidelity book by Stephen Spicer.


Regards D S D L