Horn loaded cabinets work differently to bass reflex ones. I've heard rectangular GRF,s and, if these are constructed to the same dims then I would expect them to be very good indeed.
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Horn loaded cabinets work differently to bass reflex ones. I've heard rectangular GRF,s and, if these are constructed to the same dims then I would expect them to be very good indeed.
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I'm not saying you're wrong, Andy, but I'd need to hear the comparison first, in order to be convinced!
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I'm no expert, but doesn't increasing the horn length allow for more compact dimensions?
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These went quite cheaply even @ 660 smackers. I have seen pairs go for much more and in poorer condition.Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Here's one. My love has always been with Ferrograph series seven units..I own five 'F307' amplifiers. Ive had a couple since i got into Hi-Fi near on 30 years ago, but since our famous auction site emerged they were selling at around £20 each ish , they havent fetched much at all over the years for obvious reasonz untill recently (probably due to me broadcasting them, hence AOS) because people don't use their brains they go with what people say.. the warning is they need some real hot shit cash spending on em. I recently re-built a Mk.II it cost me me around £500.00 & that's doing it myself but at the end of he day i'm mega fussy
.. regardless im claiming it to be the best fettled 'F307' .. i don't show it or let silly wnkerz into my home so take my word they are ace, & i mean that.. ok
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Here's one. My love has always been with Ferrograph series seven units..I own five 'F307' amplifiers. Ive had a couple since i got into Hi-Fi near on 30 years ago, but since our famous auction site emerged they were selling at around £20 each ish , they havent fetched much at all over the years for obvious reasonz untill recently (probably due to me broadcasting them, hence AOS) because people don't use their brains they go with what people say
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