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Thanks Alan. Those are interesting links.Quote:
Originally Posted by snowman_al
A few years ago someone tried to re-manufacture Beam Echo amplifiers (I think it was the 35W monoblock design) and offer them for sale. There was an article in HFN about it, but it all went quiet after that.
(I note that a set up calling themselves 'English Acoustics' are re-manufacturing the Leak Stereo 20, which apart from the logo and the style of the connectors looks to be a near copy of the original design.)
Yes the Beam Echo Avantic DL7-35. Some believe it was the best Mullard 5-20 amp ever.
The original has a rounded transformer cover whereas the 'copy' had 45 degree corners on the cover and wooden end cheeks. You can find pictures, but they are on Japanese sites so that tells you something.
Yes Ken Kessler did a review way back. (https://www.kenkessler.com/hi-fi/uk-news-january-1995/) 7th paragraph.
I have vague memories of owning one over forty years ago. The only thing I recall about it was rather a lot of hum :).Quote:
Originally Posted by snowman_al
Being reminded of early British valve power amplifier designs, I find it interesting that the individual manufacturers chose a colour for their amplifier chassis (and for the transformer cases) that was unique to each manufacturer. Thus:
Quad - a dark metallic grey
Rogers - maroon
Beam Echo - blue
Leak - gold (later to become black)
Lowther - green
Tannoy - black.
(A little like the early European motor racing team colours:
Britain - GREEN
France - BLUE
Italy - RED
and
Germany - SILVER (originally no paint finish at all, as they wanted to minimise weight and decided to have the bare metal on display.) )
Am unable to do a link, could some look ont bay and search' the best horn loudspeakers in the world's and post the link here please? I dont know whether to laugh or what at these:)
Very tempting that, only 20 minutes or so from me... ‘cos I really need another vintage receiver to go with unused Sony one in the garage...Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Ta Steve, what you reckon?:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Do you have to listen to the speakers in the 'tent' shown on the right? :lol: And who's to say they are the best horn loudspeakers in the world? :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PxgAA...VB/s-l1600.jpg
Only 100k so if they're not your bag you'll get your money back, maybe lose a bit in shipping mind...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pieoftheday