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The Altec-Lansing Model 19-MR3: The Loudspeaker That Never Was

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on April 30, 2020 by Jim LansingMarch 3, 2022
Altec-Lansing M500 Maestro

Altec-Lansing M500 MaestroThe Altec-Lansing M500 Maestro is a largely lost and forgotten loudspeaker, but it is, perhaps, the best the company ever built. It arrived in the final days of Altec-Lansing, Inc., and production was cut short due to the sale of …

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Altec Lansing Based Compostela Loudspeaker Review

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on April 16, 2019 by Jim LansingNovember 8, 2019
Altec Lansing Compostela

The Compostela Loudspeaker System

“Compostela”, literally “a field of stars” is the result of over two years of design and engineering. Everything from its stacked box design to the drivers chosen reaches back to the golden age of Altec Lansing.…

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Altec-Lansing Valencia: Improving a Classic

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on March 8, 2017 by Jim LansingFebruary 15, 2022

"TheThe Altec-Lansing Valencia 846B is an American audio classic that inspired the development of the legendary Model 19. It shares many similarities with the newer and larger Model 19. There were two versions of the Valencia: the 846A and 846B. …

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Dynaco ST-70: A Timeless Classic

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on June 28, 2016 by Jim LansingJune 28, 2016
Dynaco ST-70

Dynaco ST-70David Hafler and Ed Laurent founded the Dyna Company (later Dynaco) with the intention of not only producing transformers, but high-quality audio circuitry. The company was incorporated in October 1955, with business premises located at 617 N. 41st St in …

Posted in Audiophile Equipment Reviews | Tagged Bob Latino, Dynaco, Roy Mottram, ST-70, Tubes4HiFi, Vacuum Tube Audio | Leave a reply

Altec Lansing Model 14, Part 4: The Ultimate 14 (Updated!)

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on June 25, 2016 by Jim LansingSeptember 15, 2017
Dynaco Tube Amplifier

Dynaco Tube AmplifierIf you’ve been following our Altec-Lansing Model 14 project that began with a summary of the loudspeaker, this final part will be of special interest to you. After spending 8 weeks testing the Model 14 with various crossover configurations …

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JBL XPL-200A: The Holy Grail of Audio?

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on May 27, 2016 by Jim LansingMay 28, 2016
JBL XPL-200A

JBL XPL-200AThe JBL XPL-200A is considered by many to be the holy grail of loudspeaker systems. They are coveted by collectors and music lovers alike, especially when they are paired with one of the most rare of all audiophile components: the …

Posted in Audiophile Equipment Reviews | Tagged DX-1, JBL, XPL-200 | 2 Replies

Altec Lansing Model 14, Part 3 – Initial Impressions

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on May 24, 2016 by Jim LansingApril 25, 2017
Altec Model 14 Listening Tests 1

Altec Model 14 Listening Tests 1After their complete restoration, our pair of Altec Lansing Model 14s were finally ready to be auditioned . We placed them on stands so that the top of the cabinets were at ear level. (This was determined to be the …

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JBL 4425 Studio Monitor

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on May 22, 2016 by Jim LansingMay 25, 2016
JBL 4425

JBL 4425The JBL 4425 is a Constant Directivity horn loudspeaker system designed by Greg Timbers. It’s based of the larger 4430 and 4435 systems that were designed by David Smith. All of these systems utilize Don Keele’s famous 2344 or 2342 …

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dbx DriveRack PA2: The Future of Audiophile Systems

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on May 22, 2016 by Jim LansingMay 22, 2016
DBX DriveRack PA2

DBX DriveRack PA2The dbx DriveRack PA2 is one of many Loudspeaker Management Systems currently available to the Pro Audio community, but do these systems also have a place among audiophiles? Many purists will complain that any digital device adulterates the original analog …

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Altec Lansing Model 14, Part 2

Audiophile Nirvana Posted on May 21, 2016 by Jim LansingOctober 5, 2021
Altec Lansing Model 14 before restoration

Altec Lansing Model 14 before restorationThe Altec Lansing Model 14 is an almost forgotten classic speaker system. It’s rare to find a pair, and highly improbable that they’re still functional. Considering the continuing popularity of their bigger sibling, the Model 19, it’s difficult to comprehend …

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