MartinLogan Aerius i Speakers
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MartinLogan’s esoteric CLS electrostatic speaker looked great on magazine covers and delivered on its sonic promise, but it was also notoriously difficult to drive and dominated any room it resided in. The taller, thinner Aerius i offered the transparency, detail, and speed of an electrostatic panel, but also the punch needed to enjoy rock, electronica, and other musical genres. Finding a used pair in reasonable condition has gotten easier in recent years—if you find one, it makes sense to have the factory install a new pair of panels to give your investment some longevity.
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Thorens TD – 125 MK II
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When Thorens' flagship belt-driven turntable was introduced in 1968 (the MK II in 1972), it represented both an aesthetic and technical departure for the Swiss manufacturer, which was known for germany email list its massive, idler-drive turntables. Belt-driven turntables with a sub-chassis were less expensive to manufacture and maintain, and the design allowed Thorens to isolate the motor and sub-chassis from the turntable plinth, resulting in better sound quality; the downside was that it needed a sturdier frame. Thorens turntables work with a multitude of tone arms, including Rega, SME, Grace, Ortofon, and Jelco. Turntable restoration companies such as Vinyl Nirvana and Artisan Fidelity have offered beautifully restored versions for years, but have seen the market for older tables change dramatically in recent years; the resurgence of vinyl has made them scarcer and more expensive.
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NAD 3020 Stereo Amplifier
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While not the prettiest or most powerful integrated amp, the solid-state NAD 3020 is known for its ability to drive tough speakers, despite its published power rating of just 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms. At $130, it was incredibly cheap back in 1978 when it was introduced. T
