1 Feb
1999
1 Feb
'99
8:39 a.m.
Upon the date 08:41 PM 2/1/99 +0000, Eric Smith said something like:
I have had in mind for some time to design a true "tube" CD Player. Not
the stupid "tube CD players" that are sold now, in which only the analog
output state is made with tubes, but one in which there are no ICs or
transistors. I think this could be packaged in two 19-inch racks (maybe
And including a gaseous tube laser Eric? Remember, completely Hollow State,
not Solid State! :-)
one if you can pack it really densely). I wonder how
many audiophiles
would be willing to buy one at a price of $50K to $100K?
-- Chris
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Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
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