Article on local audio manufacturers

[joel]

Forumites asked for it so I'm now starting to work on one.

Off the top of my hear we have:

Furniture:
Lerange
SoundStructures

Speakers:
Sonor Audio
Vivid audio
Phi
Thomas Rogoff

Electronics:
Valve Audio
Maestro
Croak

Do I include people like GB who arent quite commercial (same could be said of Croak)??

Please add to the list so the article can be as complete as possible.

Also those listed can feel free to PM me with a little bit of background info.

Regards

Joel

[BigWoodenSpoon]

If Gert is up to yet then YES. His HP amp for a start is the Shitz and from what I hear from others, the DAC is a winner too

[GearSlave]

His HP amp for a start is the Shitz and from what I hear from others, the DAC is a winner too

Someone's shmoozing for a discount

Joel, I'll PM you.

[BigWoodenSpoon]

Someone's shmoozing for a discount

Joel, I'll PM you.

LOOOL yes another 100% discount on your DAC 

[GearSlave]

LOOOL yes another 100% discount on your DAC 

Shhhht, dammit! Just now everybody wants it for that price

[BigWoodenSpoon]

Sorry OP I know this a little OT,

Gert you still producing the DAC's ?

[RR]

Gert you still producing the DAC's ?

Yes, I'd like to know too. Is there a third batch coming sometime? (I know Gert is kinda busy right now eating the 'first bag of salt' with his new wife. ) But sometime early next year?

[RR]

Joel,

Andre Hanekom as well (Think you just forgot to write down that one, I know you will soon be reviewing the Mantis Cart).

IIRC I saw the Thomas Rogoff guy running his speakers of his own amps as well?

What will the article be like?
1. One big multi page article adressing all with some nice photos etc, or
2. dedicated articles spread over several issues?

This is a really nice idea.

PS. Wrt to Croak, I think he is commercial 'enough' and his tweaks and solutions are definitely worth mentioning.

[DevillEars]

Forumites asked for it so I'm now starting to work on one.

That's right - blame it on us...  We've got broad hips er, shoulders....   

Bravo!  This is really good news and I have to applaud all who supported/motivated the initiative.

 

[Shonver]

Ampdog (?)
SDA Acoustics
Those video/monitor manufacturers (Sonic? PVision?)

[joel]

Forgot about Stuart at SDA, MR Mantis and I'm sure Ampdog will remind me too..

Shows what posting with a head full of flu does.

WRT Sonic/P Vision I'm still a little unsure if they fit into the designer/manufacturer space as they generally only assemble (Buy off the shelf components and combine them to make a product) product and dont do the kind of design work that dedicated manufacturers do.

By comparison a speaker manufacturer may take a raw driver, but crossovers and cabinets are their own design, so there is no real off the shelf answer.

Just remembered that there is also Isis on the amplifier front too.

[Shonver]

Also Karel Mars.
And Nordic sells amp kits on the side...

Depends how deep you wanna grawe...

[GearSlave]

Sorry OP I know this a little OT,

Gert you still producing the DAC's ?

As Riaan said, I've taken a little break for now as I've got other commitments at the mo'. But, I'll prolly be back in the new year with two new ideas / projects for your vi.. er... listening pleasure.

[xumbug]

Hi Shonver,

Thank you for remembering SDA. We are still alive and kicking, Joel how are you getting on with the new addition to the family?
Just to let all you chaps know, I love reading this forum, there is always good humour and people are always willing to help each other.
Keep up the good work.

Regards,

Stuart            S.D.A.Acoustics 

[Rudi]

Stuart. you joined....welcome