There was a period when Yamaha seemed determined to prove that it could build almost anything in audio, and build it without compromise. During the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, the Japanese company produced turntables, cassette decks, CD players, amplifiers and loudspeakers that were often far more ambitious than their price categories demanded. Some were…
The “Ghetto Blaster” has long been a sought-after relic for vintage collectors, with the legendary Sharp GF-777 often acting as the “Holy Grail.” However, maintenance on 40-year-old belts and capacitors is a hurdle for many. Enter the Bumpboxx BB-777: a 270-watt powerhouse that aims to bridge the gap between 1980s physical media and 2026 Class-D…
I can still picture it: my mom dancing in the living room to Burl Ives and Johnny Cash, singing along with Mitch Miller records while twirling my sister, my twin brothers, and me around the house. On Saturdays, my dad would put on the Ferko String Band, then fall asleep on the living room floor….
The days when high-quality sound enthusiasts could be truly surprised by retro acoustics are long gone. Today, nearly every brand with a legacy dating back to the last century is reviving classic models with varying degrees of authenticity and it must be said that they are doing an impressive job. As a result, many brands…