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There are some amplifier designs around in which transistors are used throughout until the output stages, which are tubes. This defies explanation, for among listeners who can recognize merit in the "tube sound," it is generally acknowledged that tubes do best in early stages and…
Description: Hybrid power amplifier utilizing both tubes and solid-state devices. Output power: 150Wpc into 8 ohms. Power consumption 800W.
Dimensions: 19" W by 20 D by 9 H, overall. Weight: 112 lbs.
Price: $4000 (1979); no longer available (2015).
Manufacturer: Infinity Systems, Canoga Park, CA 91304 (1979). Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 (2015). Tel: (800) 553-3332. Web: www.infinitysystems.com.
There are only four roles a reviewer can perform. One is that of guide: helping the reader find products that merit his attention, calling his or her attention to key merits and problems, and providing tips on how best to enjoy the product. The second is that of dictator: telling the reader to march down and buy what the reviewer says. The third is becoming the product or performance: making the reviewer, and the review, more important than the component under review. The fourth is whore: promote products,…
The Radiotron Handbook was written during the heyday of the tube, but even in the…
Compact Disc:
West of Oz; A. McBroom & L. Mayorga; Sheffield CD-15
Jazz at the Pawn Shop; Various; Proprius CDP 7778/9
Night Train; O. Peterson Trio; Verve 821 724-2
Windham Hill Live; Various; Windham Hill WD-1026
Drum Record; Various; Sheffield CD-14
Track Record; Various; Sheffield CD-20
Court and Spark; Joni Mitchell; Asylum 1001-2
Remain in Light; Talking Heads; Sire 6095-2
Mister Heartbreak; Laurie Anderson; Warner 25077-2
Sampler 2; Various; Telarc CD-80102
Chants D'Auvergne; Kiri Te Kanawa; London…
Description: Mirror-image system incorporating separate direct-sound and ambience speakers in each of two cabinets. Comes with electronic control and amplification unit. Driver array, direct sound portion: two 8" acoustic-suspension subwoofers in separate sub-enclosures, two 4" acoustic-suspension midrange drivers in separate sub-enclosures, and a dual dome drive unit with a 11/2" upper midrange dome and a ¾" tweeter dome. Driver array, ambience portion: one 6" woofer, one 1" dome tweeter. Crossover frequencies: 220, 1100, and 5300Hz using phase-aligned…
Each listing-in alphabetical order within classes-is followed by a brief description of the product's sonic characteristics and a code indicating the Stereophile Volume and Issue in which that product's report appeared. Thus the May 2015 issue is indicated as "Vol.38 No.5."
Some products listed have not yet been reported on; these are…
The classes each cover a wide range of performance. Carefully read our descriptions here, the original reviews, and (heaven forbid) reviews in other magazines to put together a short list of components to choose from. Evaluate your room, your source material and front-end(s), your speakers, and your tastes. With luck, you may come up with a selection to audition at your favorite dealer(s). "Recommended Components" will not tell you what to buy any more than Consumer Reports would presume to tell you whom to marry!
Class A: Best attainable sound…