I must admit that I'm still fascinated with the audio equipment from the mid 70's. Those big heavy silver faced boxes with big knobs and switches, they look so cool. But what was the idea behind the s shaped tone arms for the TT? I'm sure it had to do with tracking, but the curve was always to the right. Did this not produce some type of waited drag? Also, one of the great speakers of the time was the JBL 100. I knew a guy who had a pair once but I don't think he has them anymore. They were called bookshelf speakers but to me they looked like smaller floor standing speakers and abit to large for a usual shelf. It had the usual cube look which we all know isn't the best of designs. So, in making speakers then, what did they get right?
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