Quote Originally Posted by melvin walker
In my opinion an audiophile is an audio hobbyist who searches for an audio system that
is as close to live music as possible. Powell Symphony Hall in St.Louis years ago would present a live vs recorded sound exhibit every other year until 1973.
The comparison exhibit was sponsored by Bozak speaker company with participation by Fisher and Scott.

Powell symphony hall has one of the finest acoustic environments in America. There is no need for speakers doing performances.
One of the exhibits used Bozak Concert Grand speakers tri-amped , Marantz 7C pre-amp , 6 model 9 power amps , Tandberg Model 6041X and Crown CX822 tape recorder.
First generation tapes were used.

There was also a similar live vs recorded exhibit held in Kansas City , Missouri. Not as well done as the one in St.Louis but close.
JBL Hartsfield speakers , McIntosh MC 22 pre-amp , two Mac 60's , Crown CX822 , Ampex PR-10 tape recorder.
JBL was one of the sponsors. I don't remember the place where it was held in Kansas City.

Chicago also held such exhibits, major audio manufactures were sponsors. Audiophiles would come from all over. .
That was before discount stores such as Best Buy , Pacific Stereo came into existence.
Audio was only sold by audio stores. Salesmen were generally audiophiles.
Yes times have changed.

Oh how I miss the Midwest . St.Louis....Kansas City....Chicago... Maulls BBQ ...Tosted Ravioli...The Hill, Forest Park, Central West End.


Oh I miss St. Louis.


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