Category Archives: Vintage Audio

USHER S520 mini-monitor speakers / A British speaker out of Taiwan ?

Posted on September 10, 2025 by ray kodiak

I picked these up for $300 with stands in the local market place. For the piano black finish, I saw a pair for about $700 with shipping and tax on ebay, and these came with stands too which I will … Continue reading →

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B&K Ex-442 Amplifier – Power PCB Upgrade Boards now available!

Posted on June 30, 2025 by ray kodiak

My main amp of choice right now is the B&K Ex-442. I have upgraded the main filtering caps to brand new ones and even upgraded the rectifier Bridges to support higher inrush currents better (yes, I keep the old parts). … Continue reading →

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Chario Piccolo Satellite Speaker

Posted on June 11, 2025 by ray kodiak

Recently I have acquired some new to me Brand of speakers – Chario, model is Piccolo which are small satellite speakers… The are hand made in Italy (whatever that even means), and sounds very good for their small size, below … Continue reading →

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A Comparison of the Epos ES11 and ES12 Loudspeakers

Posted on March 16, 2025 by ray kodiak

Left (ES11) ~~ Right (ES12) Epos, a British loudspeaker manufacturer, is known for its minimalist design philosophy and focus on transparency and musicality. The ES11 and ES12 models are compact two-way speakers that share some design principles but differ in … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Amplifier Quality in Music Systems: Spotlight on Hi-Fi and B&K Amplifiers

Posted on March 15, 2025 by ray kodiak

Amplifiers are the backbone of any high-quality music system, ensuring that speakers perform at their best by delivering clean, precise power. While speakers are the primary drivers of sound quality, the amplifier’s role in maintaining signal fidelity and dynamic range … Continue reading →

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