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On The Internet Vintage Hi-Fi Stereo On The Internet Edited by Chuck Schwark |
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As I was contemplating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the AWA, I got to thinking what the electronics scene was like 50 years ago, in 1952. This was the Golden Age of Hi-Fi. Tube-based audio power amps, preamps, AM/FM receivers, integrated units, hi-fi speakers and the like. Many of the early companies were started by pioneers like H.H. Scott, Frank H. McIntosh and Dr. Sidney Harman.
I've compiled a small list of links to sites featuring this classic equipment. Some are more extensive than others. Many have great pictures of legendary amps and receivers.
Vintage H.H. Scott Hi-Fi Stereo Archive by Lee K. Shuster http://hhscott.com
The ultimate archive of information, photo-tours, schematics, manuals and history for aficionados of these classic components. Site also includes an E-List and a Web Forum.
The Fisher Radio Corporation http://fisherdoctor.com
Restoration services for all Fisher vacuum tube gear from 1937 to 1967. Manuals, tuner upgrades, parts, and cabinets.
McIntosh History Pages by Roger Russell http://www.roger-russell.com/aboutmc.htm
History of the McIntosh Laboratory beginning with Mr. Mcintosh's consulting service in Washington, D.C. and continuing to the present day. Info on the Loudspeaker Division as well. Many references to good sources of info, as well as other McIntosh links.
Unofficial Dynaco Home Page by Greg Dunn http://home.indy.net/~gregdunn/dynaco/
Website devoted to modifications, upgrades to (mostly tube) vintage Dyna gear, company information. Includes links to other Dynaco related websites.
Collector's Database for Marantz http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mindex.html
Once you get past all the ad banners, there are hundreds of pictures of this company's wide range of equipment.
Collector's Database for Pioneer http://www.classic-audio.com/pioneer/pindex.html
This section of the Classic-Audio website is devoted to Pioneer. See Above.
Vacuum Tube Valley http://www.vacuumtube.com/
VTV is a high-quality quarterly publication devoted to the colorful past, present and future of vacuum tube audio electronics. Charlie Kittleson is the Editor and Publisher of Vacuum Tube Valley. Charlie has been enjoying tube audio since 1964. He is the author of the famous Vintage Hi-Fi Spotter's Guides and producer of Vintage Hi-Fi-The Golden Era (a documentary video).
Harman/Kardon http://www.harmankardon.com
Current company website. The "Our Story" section has a very brief history.
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