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Mom's hi-fi

Browsing vintage hi-fi magazines

Cleveland - I just stumbled across a very cool site called Vintage Vacuum Audio.  It appears they can work on old tube equipment as well sell parts such as tubes for your vintage audio gear.

What I found enjoying was the library of scanned hi-fi magazines from the years 1952 to 1962.   The magazines include

Hi Fi and Music Review

Audio Engineer

High Fidelity

It's one of my favorite pleasures.  That is looking at old magazines.  Preferably the real thing but these complete online copies are the next best thing.

If you have a question or if I may be of service email me at radiohannibal@gmail.com

John Hannibal

 

 

8 Track, a moment in time

It Is Hi-Fi, a blog after my own heart

Cleveland - As a regular reader of AV Adviser you'll know my passion for vintage.  And not just the equipment but the ads and photos of yesteryear as well.  Last week I came across a blog called It Is It Hi-Fi and immediately bookmarked it. 

The person behind it knows a thing or two about search as they sub-title the blog Retro Vintage Modern Hi-fi.  Yep, that covers about all the bases.  Mostly it's about retro and vintage though. 

Check out the latest post from January 29th where he gives us a look at a massive speaker called the Frazier.  It's the entire six page brochure.  Followed by a print ad showing what's behind the grill cloth. The size of the speaker is laughable, and, remember, there was no stereo back in 1957 when this monolith was on the market. 

There's plenty more to feast your eyes on including Retro Hi-fi Girl Friday.  So have at it.

If you have a question or if I may be of service email me at radiohannibal@gmail.com

John Hannibal

Mad Magazine's take on hi-fi

Mad Magazine recently released a book celebrating their 60th anniversary, Totally Mad.  Mad was the first magazine I bought regularly.  Well, there was that subscription to Boy's Life.  I recall fondly doing errands with my dad.  We would stop at the drug store and he'd buy the latest issue along with a pack of Necco Wafers for me.  The coffee table sized anniversary book is a must for any fan.  Add it to your Christmas list.

Yesterday I happened to a see a friend post something on FAcebook from a vintage Mad regarding home stereo.  I remembered the spoof immediately and had to share it with you. 

If you have a question or if I may be of service email me at radiohannibal@gmail.com

John Hannibal

Vintage Christmas hi-fi ads

Space age hi-fi, part 4

Space age hi-fi, part 3

Space age hi-fi, part 2

If you have a question or if I may be of service email me at radiohannibal@gmail.com

John Hannibal

Space age hi-fi

If you have a question or if I may be of service email me at radiohannibal@gmail.com

John Hannibal