Post by Citroen on Dec 10, 2021 16:02:28 GMT 12
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-and-continuing-legacy-of-the/id1332323668?i=1000544023756"Everything you ever wanted to know about the BBC's LS3/5a loudspeaker. As a follow up to our podcast "What Is British HiFi?" Marc and Brian interview Jerry Bloomfield of Falcon Acoustics. Jerry has a vast history with the LS3/5a including its implementation, research, construction and original design goals dating back to its inception back in 1975. Licensed by the BBC to manufacturers, the LS3/5a has stood the test of time and proven to be one of the cornerstones of high fidelity's (and especially brit-fi) history." A speaker I've always liked the sound of. Very British! Funny though that I was always hankering after all things that the UK hifi scene espoused when in my younger years. But now that I can afford them I've got a nearly all USA based system!
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Post by michaelw on Dec 10, 2021 18:17:10 GMT 12
Better than a Linn Kan ! 
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Post by raveydave on Dec 10, 2021 20:44:02 GMT 12
A speaker I've always liked the sound of. Very British! Funny though that I was always hankering after all things that the UK hifi scene espoused when in my younger years. But now that I can afford them I've got a nearly all USA based system! That’s why you need more than one stereo! 😬 The LS3/5a are wonderful little speakers, when operating within their limits, they can create magic. They are certainly a bucket list speaker, but probably not an end-game one I would have thought. I can’t comment on Kans, having never lived with a pair.
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Post by Citroen on Dec 11, 2021 8:01:22 GMT 12
My dining room, now office, system is very 80's British based, PT1 turntable, Creek tuner, Audiolab 8000A, Gale 301s. 🙂
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Post by raveydave on Dec 11, 2021 9:54:04 GMT 12
Very nice! Similarly, our “main” stereo is largely Japanese & American-made vintage gear now.
The notable exception being a pair of large BBC inspired Rogers speakers, based on the LS5/8 ‘Grade I’ studio monitor. 🤓
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Post by Dom on Dec 14, 2021 7:24:42 GMT 12
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-and-continuing-legacy-of-the/id1332323668?i=1000544023756"Everything you ever wanted to know about the BBC's LS3/5a loudspeaker. As a follow up to our podcast "What Is British HiFi?" Marc and Brian interview Jerry Bloomfield of Falcon Acoustics. Jerry has a vast history with the LS3/5a including its implementation, research, construction and original design goals dating back to its inception back in 1975. Licensed by the BBC to manufacturers, the LS3/5a has stood the test of time and proven to be one of the cornerstones of high fidelity's (and especially brit-fi) history." A speaker I've always liked the sound of. Very British! Funny though that I was always hankering after all things that the UK hifi scene espoused when in my younger years. But now that I can afford them I've got a nearly all USA based system! Woot woot! Top ironing fodder. I'll listen to this when the pile is high. (Braun steam iron, btw  )
I usually watch luthiery repairs from TWoodford in Canada but intently-viewing, listening and ironing is so multitasking.
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Post by raveydave on Dec 17, 2021 19:10:21 GMT 12
The notable exception being a pair of large BBC inspired Rogers speakers, based on the LS5/8 ‘Grade I’ studio monitor. 🤓 Big spoon, little spoon… 🥸 
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Post by raveydave on Dec 17, 2021 19:14:14 GMT 12
Woot woot! Top ironing fodder. I'll listen to this when the pile is high. (Braun steam iron, btw ) Braun iron FTW. I am partial to a nice tot of smooth aged rum and a side or two of 80s 12’” extended mixes while I’m ironing. 🥳
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