Scientific-fidelity stereo amplification system
Amplification System
1985 (designed), ca. 1992 (made)
1985 (designed), ca. 1992 (made)
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Ampification system, steel, with one pre-amplifier and two triangular and cylindrical mono amplifiers
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Scientific-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 The technology has been superceded by smaller and cheaper components but it is used here for aesthetic ends.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. |
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| Accession number | W.24:1 to 3-1992 |
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| Record created | February 8, 2008 |
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