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Where the Action Is!
Man, I can dig it! Take me to school! From Audio, August 1966. Admit it, you remember this ad. From Audio, December 1972. There's nothing like a well-behaved tonearm. From...
Ears in the Clouds
As anyone who's heard one knows, they weren't kidding. From Audio, December 1960. Maybe not strictly audio-related, but what a stunning cover, and we've sure heard plenty of this gear...
Goin’ to the Bank!
This is a fax I received from Les Paul in 1992. In it he answers a series of questions I’d asked him in researching an article for The Absolute Sound in...
Realistic Sound
Say what? I'll bet the creative director wasn't a woman. From Audio, February 1965. New for '73! Is there anyone who didn't own a RadioShack or Realistic product? Thanks Richard...
Now Hear This!
When the Admiral speaks, they listen! They went all out on props for this photo shoot. From Audio magazine, January 1963. Just don't touch any of my records,...
Some Assembly Required
In 1962 Allied Radio and Masonite partnered to offer this “hi-fi wall” kit. Audio components not included! From Radio-TV Experimenter, fall 1962. “…an apartment dweller can assemble this ultra-modern hi-fi wall,...
The Truth Isn't Out There
It plays records as intended…always a good thing. From Audio Engineering, May 1953. I actually wore this badge at CES 1995. I wonder if any aliens got into the show? ...
Domestic Harmony
Les Paul and Mary Ford in their native habitat. Audio Engineering, May 1953
It's Hip to be Square
I’ll bet this amplifier sounds good! From Radio-TV Experimenter, Spring 1961. Header image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/User: Omegatron.
Everything But the Kitchen Sink
“An antique dry sink can often be used to house stereo equipment as shown.” Who knew? From Stereo Design for the Home, 1962. Stylus replacement early 1960s style. Try that...