- Jan 8, 2011
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I'm currently rocking away to some new arrivals, old "classic" gear picked up yesterday on that auction site:
- Sugden AU51 DAC
Dynamics in spades. Instruments have body and sound realistic. Seems to get to the soul of the music. Except for not doing hi-res (only a problem to me because my MF V-Link pads 16/44 to 24/44), it's great. I think they sold for about 1200+ pounds in the 90's.
- Mission 770 Freedom (version 5)
An interesting design (1986 or 87?), horn loaded eliptical tweeter, 8" polymeric bass driver, 80's retro styling.
Not the last word in neutrality or refinement, but great imaging/soundstage, dynamics, remarkably detailed treble, thumping but tuneful/contolled bass, unfussy to position....you maybe wouldn't want these with over-bright/budget electronics, but they rock with my Sugden Mystro and either the Audio-gd or Sugden DAC. Nice to hear those kick drums again!
:dance: :cheers: >)
- Sugden AU51 DAC
Dynamics in spades. Instruments have body and sound realistic. Seems to get to the soul of the music. Except for not doing hi-res (only a problem to me because my MF V-Link pads 16/44 to 24/44), it's great. I think they sold for about 1200+ pounds in the 90's.
- Mission 770 Freedom (version 5)
An interesting design (1986 or 87?), horn loaded eliptical tweeter, 8" polymeric bass driver, 80's retro styling.
Not the last word in neutrality or refinement, but great imaging/soundstage, dynamics, remarkably detailed treble, thumping but tuneful/contolled bass, unfussy to position....you maybe wouldn't want these with over-bright/budget electronics, but they rock with my Sugden Mystro and either the Audio-gd or Sugden DAC. Nice to hear those kick drums again!
:dance: :cheers: >)