EMI DLS-1 Studio Monitors With Tube Amplifier(s) In Base(s)

[Bobfrog]

Any idea where I can find info on these? Google has come up with almost nothing.

 

[EVBoy]

Do you have any photos? They must be really rare and highly collectible.

 

[Bobfrog]

Do you have any photos? They must be really rare and highly collectible.

They're in the corner of storage room; behind a whole bunch of other stuff. I can say it would be damn near impossible to distinguish the ones I have from the ones in this picture... right down to the last scratch. http://zozosir.blogspot.com/2015/01/emi-dls1.html

 

[MATT0404]

Pretty good info here (translated):
http://zozosir.blogspot.com/2015/01/emi-dls1.html

EMI DLS1 EMI is the end of the 1950s introduced two-way listening speakers, but also EMI DLS series of the first machine, the model can be divided into two, early type of cobalt magnetic version of 4 Ohm Version, late for the powder version 3 Ohm Version.

The space below this speaker is reserved for the installation of the EMI STD 373 / DLS rear stage amplifier as an active loudspeaker.

2 X Tweeters
. 1 X BASS
. 1 X Amplifier STD 373 / the DLS (Tubes The EF86 ECC83 EL34 EL34 as GZ34) the About The Amplifiers 25 Watt Ultra-Linear the EL 34 is the Push / the Pull Tube Mono Block Amplifier AS Fitted in The Active the EMI the DLS-. 1 Speaker, 0.1 % THD, 4, 8, 16 ohm taps, EF 86, ECC83, GZ34 rectifier, special output transformers, claimed priority to Leak TL 25 plus.

And here (sold for $1827 in 2013):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-EMI-DL...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

We are pleased to offer this very rare pair of EMI DSL-1 tube amplifier powered floor speakers. They measure 50" tall x 14" wide x 17"deep. They have 13" x 8" EMI 92390 G drivers, two exceedingly rare G.E.C 1853 Hi-Flux Presence units, EMI crossovers, and EMI STD 373/DLS tube amplifiers. I am not certain how the amplifiers work, so I did not actually test them. I did plug them in, and the tubes light up...but that is as much as I can tell you. The speakers themselves sound excellent...very clear, warm, and full sounding. The cabinets have some moderate wear (blemishes and scratches) as to be expected, but no damages or cracks. The metal grills are in very nice condition, and the cabinets are on casters so they are quite easy to move around. Unfortunately they weigh a ton, so i am offering pick-up only...though your welcome to arrange your own packing/shipping through UPS or a carrier of your choice.

 

[Bobfrog]

Pretty good info here (translated):
http://zozosir.blogspot.com/2015/01/emi-dls1.html




And here (sold for $1827 in 2013):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-EMI-DLS1-Tube-Amplifier-Powered-Floor-Tower-Speakers-w-GEC-1853-Tweeters-/121046863514?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123&nma=true&si=vNy%2FHtJNHVQEQiTcMmgWumuugDI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks... Those were the ONLY things I found as well... even posted the Japanese site minutes before you did above.

Other than that, there was a discussion a few years back here about George Martin possibly using them in Abbey Road Studios: http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/white-elephant-abbey-road.619799/

I sent a pm (shows up as a post on his page?) to ggizzy (who started the thread) to see if he found anything further. I'm also curious to see the pictures he originally posted of the Beatles ... supposedly next to the speakers... those photos are no longer available so I have no idea what they look like.

My father always referred to them as "EMI Studio Reference Monitors" ... so I wouldn't be shocked if George Martin had a pair just like them.

I found one other page discussing them here: http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/EMI-13-x...Clairtone-HMV-DECCA-/10000000019705140/g.html