Altec 32 Horn Nomenclature

This Altec 32 horn update was prompted by this must read article from Electravolt tracing how the Altec 32 horn evolved from the Western Electric 32A.

Altec 32A

Cast aluminum + longer throat

Altec 32B

Plastic + shorter throat

pics borrowed from sound-impression

Probably a very short run, rarely seen in the market

Note: no ribs

Altec 32C

Same as 32B but with re-enforcing ribs

Note: re-enforcing ribs

Topping D30 vs. Xiang Sheng DAC 01a

Listening Room - Minimalist no more?

Among the audio systems of my friends, this is the only set up that has no LP playback ability. Neither does the owner have interest in DVD-A, SACD or a music server/streaming device - only16 bit linear PCM sampled at 44kHz red book mastered CDs, period!