Not currently on display at the V&A

Scientific-fidelity stereo amplification system

Amplification System
1985 (designed), ca. 1992 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ampification system, steel, with one pre-amplifier and two triangular and cylindrical mono amplifiers


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Pre-Amplifier
  • Amplifier
  • Amplifier
TitleScientific-fidelity stereo amplification system (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
3 valves, stainless steel, teflon, with gold-plating. Industrially manufactured then hand finished
Brief description
Amplification system, 1990s, Scientific Fidelity, American. Aurora pre-amplifier and two Trillium mono amplifiers.
Physical description
Ampification system, steel, with one pre-amplifier and two triangular and cylindrical mono amplifiers
Object history
Made using industrial means but hand finished, and intended by the designer as an "audio sculpture". The technology has been superceded by smaller and cheaper components but it is used here for aesthetic ends. To date only 12 sets have been made. Acquired for display in the"Technology as an Aesthetic" area of the Twentieth Century Gallery 1992.
Collection
Accession number
W.24:1 to 3-1992

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Record createdFebruary 8, 2008
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