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New Mic Preamp “The Sienna”

Shown above is a pair of Preservation Sound "Sienna" model preamps.  These are the first designs to wear the 'Preservation…

9 years ago

Argentine Hi-Fi DIY Circa 1958

Many years ago I published this article abt digging for ancient audio ephemera in Buenos Aires.   Reader N. Dinapoli Farina…

9 years ago

Home with Recording Studio For Sale (1964)

"Only 25 minutes from New York City!"  Download a HQ scan of the original 2-page real-estate flier ('JD Levin &…

9 years ago

Live Radio Show Tonight Wed June 17 : WPKN : 89.5 FM NYC area

hey y'all,,, I'll be back on-air tonight 8P -11P EST on WPKN 89.5FM in the New York City area and…

9 years ago

“Think of a sound. Now make it. Any sound is now possible.”

Contributor T. Fine recommends these excellent pieces on early electronic music.  First, a really fun circa 2006 Australian documentary film:…

9 years ago

LINK TO LISTEN: Live Radio Show: A LIFE IN MUSIC with Peter Katis: WPKN 89.5FM and WPKN.ORG

Updated: this program has already aired, but you can listen to the full show at this link We are very…

9 years ago

The circa 1983 Yamaha MT44 4-track and CS01 synth: examining advertising claims

Yamaha used to run these great ads in the 80s featuring their MT44 4-track and cheap lil CS01 synthesizer. They…

9 years ago

The Fairchild Model 540 Mic Preamp/ variable EQ/ Cutterhead amp c. 1945

UPDATE: THIS HAS BEEN SOLD.  IT IS GONE.  I HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT IT. Extraordinarily rare, way ahead-of-its-time Fairchild…

9 years ago

RTE Model ITA 512CV power supply data

As per the IG post on 3/30 - this is data on the RTE ITA 512CV dual linear power supply.

9 years ago

Magnecord History: The Book: circa 1950

Magnecord, along with Ampex, was one of the first manufacturers of professional 15ips hi-fidelity tape machines in the world.  While…

9 years ago