There has been a big splash in speakers that look vintage in the past five years or so. As a die hard audio guy b. 1953, I love the look of some of these old friends. Actually, I like the look of almost all of these offerings. But which ones actually make sense to buy? Wharfedale Linton $1800 Per Pair With Stands…
Hegel H-590 Integrated Amp $11,000 (301×2) (6.75h, 17w, 17.6d, 50 lbs) Good gravy, is this integrated a STAR or what?! Rated at 301×2 into 8 ohms, double into 4, and double that into 2, H-590 has a frighteningly fine & powerful amplifier section. 300/600/1200! You also get a state of the art DAC and preamp in the same box. It has Ethernet…
Wharfedale Speakers Wharfedale is among the most venerable English speaker brands, founded in 1932. Wharfedale is known for making affordable speakers with uncommon technology. Wharfedale sweats the details to create a more refined mouse trap. Consider driver materials, cabinet construction and damping, unique porting techniques… We think they’re making the best inexpensive speakers out there now. For example, Wharfedale has unique venting…
