tony@tsnews.Convergent.COM (Tony Newell) (04/29/91)
Many years ago there was some Phase Linear equipment that had gold bezels with black script writing on them that I wanted but could never afford. At the time, it was quite high-end. My questions are simply was that equip. really that good then, and how does it compare to todays technology. If I find any of it (I don't remember the model numbers or "family" if there was one) used today is it a good investment. Any info would be appreciated. If you know model numbers great. I think the amp ran around 125W/per but can't really be sure. BTW--I am running a pair of ESS-Heil AMTs which can handle the power quite nicely. I want an Amp, Pre-amp and matching tuner if they made one and they are A. still available used and B. any good. Thanks. -- Tony Newell NO DISCLAIMER REQUIRED 408-435-3633 voice NO NEAT .SIGNATURE 408-435-5300 fax NO NEAT TOYS
moskowit@paul.rutgers.edu (Len Moskowitz) (04/30/91)
The old Phase Linear equipment was good for its time, but much like the old Dynacos, they have been seriously outclassed by modern designs. A year or two ago I decided to upgrade my equipment. At first I thought I'd go out and buy some of the better old equipment that I lusted after years before. But when I actually found some and listened, they were incredibly and amazingly bad! Even the lowest end of the high end sounded much, much better. With a low budget, I ended up being adequately satisfied with an Adcom GFA-535. The difference between it and the old stock Dynacos (tube models included) was unbelievable. Listen for yourself and see! Len Moskowitz