An interview with Ken Kessler author of "the" book on McIntosh

Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1852 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 23:14 GMT http://us.cinenow.com/videos/1482-ken-kessler-author-of-book-on-mcintosh I need to pick up a copy of this book as soon as I can free up some funds.
Michael Wodek Gold Member Username: Mike3 Wylie, Tx USA Post Number: 1247 Registered: May-06	Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 02:30 GMT I have that book courtesy of a house guest I had, Nuck. I also enjoyed this video which I found from your link CM. http://us.cinenow.com/videos/1487-ken-kessler-talks-about-channel-revival
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1853 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 12:30 GMT Nice house guest. Thanks for that link Mike. I especially like his comments regarding this hobby being a father-son thing, and like so many other things, inheriting your big brothers catchers mitt, your fathers wristwatch, grandpa's razor, the demise of hi-fi, like the demise of fatherhood itself, is a another rip in the American cultural fabric; if it's turning around, well that's a good thing IMHO.
Nuck Platinum Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 10050 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 23:24 GMT Great host, and a good friend.
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1854 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 02:21 GMT That was very nice Nuck; did you keep one for yourself?
Nuck Platinum Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 10061 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 09:31 GMT Nope, ran out of money, LOL!
Jan Vigne Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne Dallas, TX Post Number: 12449 Registered: May-04	Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 14:48 GMT . The McIntosh book would have intimidated Nuck's Classe amplifiers. It weighs more than they do.
Christopher Molloy Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy Brooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1858 Registered: Oct-04	Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 00:26 GMT Has anyone ever written a authoritative history of the pioneers of hi-fi? (hint, hint, Jan)
Jan Vigne Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne Dallas, TX Post Number: 12459 Registered: May-04	Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 03:27 GMT . To my knowledge no one has ever compiled such a book. The first problem is the scope of the project. "Audio" came about in the 1920-30's with Bell Labs and RCA leading the way. In England EMI was a driving force at the same time. Both sides of the Atlantic established many if not the vast majority of concepts we accept today. Both digital theory and "surround sound" were established theories in the 1930's and sat for decades just waiting for the right technology to allow them to exist in reality. The War and the years afterward established numerous new heroes and their creations. The American market was the dominant force but the English established the BBC as a vital force in audio research. The French, Germans and Italians contributed their share of innovations in design and execution. Like these groups the Japanese high end had its largest success when they looked back at the technologies the US market was leaving for dead. Tubes, triodes, single ended amplifiers, horns and single driver speakers emerged from those markets outside the US and still exist as the "lunatic fringe" to many American audiophiles. Not so the rest of the world. A few years back when HiFi News published their fiftieth anniversary edition they asked their writers for a list of the fifty most influential people in audio. It was almost impossible to get sufficient agreement to compile an authoratative list from just the contributions of a handful of writers. I don't believe Kessler has published his books as anything more than limited editions meant to satisfy his desire to not let certain names be forgotten. Making money off such a book would seem highly unlikely. .
Nuck Platinum Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 10063 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 13:36 GMT They made enough offa me! The Mac book is indeed a weighty tome. it might be full of tar to make it heavier.

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