Chat with the actual designers of the gear

[VintageNut]

Anyone ever thought of inviting comments from the actual engineers who designed the vintage gear we all like? Yeah I know, many are dead, retired, in Japan, etc, but with the worldwide members we have, you never know who might know who designed what and where they are now. It would be great to hear from the actual designers and have their opinions of different models.Just a thought. :thmbsp:

 

[Andyman]

I'm pretty sure one could get some info from Winslow Burhoe, the genius behind the EPI 100s. He seems to be fairly active on some sites and has designed a new line of speakers and seeking to market them online. Somehow I emailed him a question a few years back and he replied quite promptly. He also inquired about ideas for marketing his speaker.

If we ever do an AKFest in the Boston area, I'd strongly suggest giving him a call

 

[axel]

I believe Nelson Pass sometimes lurks at the diy forum.

As for to get a hold of the lads who designed the V-FET units, the NS-1000 or the Exclusive P-3... pretty slim chances I'm afraid But it would be wonderful, yes - what those guys could tell!!

 

[luvvinvinyl]

I also have corresponded with Winslow Burhoe. He has a forum on his website, and he posts frequently. Quite accessible

 

[RichPA]

I also have corresponded with Winslow Burhoe. He has a forum on his website, and he posts frequently. Quite accessible

Could you post the link to his website? Thanks!

 

[ferninando]

It would be kinda like getting the design team of the 55 chevy together 50 yrs after the fact. Interesting to ponder. I think getting together the big guns of american audio ie. Mcintosh, Marantz, HH Scott, Fisher, et al. would be a hoot tho.

 

[luvvinvinyl]

Could you post the link to his website? Thanks!

Sure. Here it is.

 

[Andyman]

Those new speakers look a lot like the old EPI 201s, albeit with one set of smaller drivers (6 1/2" woofers vs. 8" in the 201s).

 

[RichPA]

Sure. Here it is.

Thanks!

 

[ProAc_Fan]

Funny I chat with the designer/engineer behind my amp about 3 or 4 times a week. In fact his number is on my cellphone and my speed dial.


Mike

 

[VintageNut]

I was kinda hoping getting some info from the designers of the Pioneer SX series, before they pass on...

 

[john_w]

I was really hoping Phil Clements would finish those new hybrid speakers he's had in the works, but it's not looking too promising right now. It seems that nobody else here has any of his products anyhow. (Which I find astounding.) All the same, he is also very accessible, and would probably love to contribute, particularly if he could get something new off the ground. (He also does most of his own peddling.)

It would be interesting to hear from some of those old Sansui guys, but from the looks of the repair manuals, English might not be one of their stronger languages.

 

[VintageNut]

Beer, beer, beer, dude...wassup with the beer? geez....hoarding the beer and the vintage equipment too. :lmao: .old beer aint no good....so let's share a new beer........and I'll drink to that :thmbsp:

 

[john_w]

Just gotta be careful not to spill the suds down the vents while working on that vintage gear! Now THAT would be a cryin' shame!! :cry:

FREE BEER FREE BEER
THAT'S MY FAVORITE BRAND
IF I DIDN'T HAVE TO BUY IT
ITS THE BEST BEER IN THE LAND
WARM FLAT FUNKY
IT DON'T MATTER TO ME
THE GREATEST BEER IN THIS WHOLE WORLD
IS THE ONE YOU BUY FOR ME

- Da Yoopers

 

[john_w]

Also check out these other fine works by Da Yoopers...

Beer Beer Beer,
Beer Gut,
Gimme Another Beer, and
Grandpa Got Run Over By a Beer Truck

http://www.lyricsdownload.com/da-yoopers-lyrics.html

But I digress...This really belongs in the tunes forum, eh?

Actually, I can't drink huge volumes of beer. But I do enjoy what I can!

 

[RussinOhio]

I'd love to chat with the guy(s) responsible for designing the front panel of the Sansui G series receivers.Or....I should say, I'd like to know WHO is responsible.
The symetrical layout of the various knobs & switches, the 2 centered volume/tuning knob etc.
The design & appearance of these units is a work of pure genius. I honestly can't think of a better looking piece of electronic gear.

Russ

 

[WhiteSE]

I bet that maybe Roger Russell may drop in if asked...maybe..;-)

 

[VintageNut]

I like the G series too. Just a short time ago you could get a G-9000 for 350.00 in real nice shape, now, 650.00 to 950.00...ouch...They got that Buck Rogers looks...