There is a posting of an ABX article, The Digital Challenge by Stanley P. Lipshitz HERE

The Boston Audio Society needs individuals who will write summaries of BAS meetings into *.pages, *.doc, or *.txt files. We usually have audio recordings of the meetings. We pay for your work. Ask about our bonus program for meeting-writers! Contact David B. Hadaway (603-899-5121; dbsys22@att.biz).

Does anyone have a schematic (or any other info!) for any Dunlop-Clarke Dreadnaught amplifier? Email Barry at webmaster@bostonaudiosociety.org

For sale: Audio Precision System 1 audio test system. SYS-322A, s/n SYS1-31968, IMD, BUR, W&F options, A-weighting filter, PCI interface card, rackmounts; asking $5000. Contact Mark Chambers machambers@charter.net

For sale: Several CD storage racks, some made by Bostonwood (www.BostonWood.com/cd.html): Two four-shelf units (25.5"Hx17"Wx5.5"D); One four-shelf unit (25.5"Hx24"Wx5.5"D); Two three-shelf units (19.5"Hx17"Wx6.5"D); one home-made three-shelf unit (18"Hx14"Wx6"D). I have attached a handle and chains to several units, making them convenient open-top carriers. David J. Weinberg (Maryland; 301-593-3230).

Seeking a two-channel preamplifier such as an Apt Holman, an early Hafler, or an early NAD. Must work properly. Fred Ampel (FAmpel@KC.RR.com).

Seeking prereceord Advent cassettes, especially Russell Sherman Beethoven and Liszt recordings, and Handel's Messiah performed by the Handel & Haydn Society under Thomas Dunn. David R. Moran (DRMoran@aol.com).

I am disposing of all my old copies of the BAS Speaker, which go back to 1978, more or less complete. I am going to recycle these with waste paper unless somebody wants them for free. I'll even pay shipping. Doug Pomeroy Audio Restoration & Mastering Services audiofixer@verizon.net

Discography of Test Records. I am compiling a list of technical test records from all recording eras and would like to exchange information in order to confirm, expand, correct and add entries. Send me your list and/or other information about test records and I will send you my discography, which has nearly 200 entries to date. I am interested in commercially released records, as well as discs intended primarily for in-house use by audio engineers, broadcasters and for other special applications. I am generally excluding demonstration discs of the "Super Stereo bouncing ping-pong ball" type unless they include at least some tracks of a technical nature, such as frequency response and tracking tests, etc. Nicholas Starin, Portland Oregon, NTSTestDisc@Gmail.com.

Nashville AES Test CD. (www.AESNashville.org; click the small round symbol where it says "Click here for more info:" to download the four-page description and track list. Use the link on the website under <Products> to send an email for pricing and availability.) From the website: "Assembled 'by engineers, for engineers' after a survey of the needs of a broad cross-section of working audio pros, the disc features 71 tracks of test signals ranging from level calibration tones, noise signals, third-octave tones, polarity and digital meter calibration pulses, bandpassed noise and swept sinewaves. Additional tracks include dry-recorded kick and snare drums, acoustic guitar and piano along with spoken word and a cappella male and female vocals. A data area on the disc features BPM charts, Excel-based calculators and other bonus material. The CD booklet includes tutorial information on using the test disc."

For sale: Three Denon DR-M34HR cassette decks ($500srp) with three heads and live monitoring of the recording, dual Dolby B/C and Dolby HX Pro circuitry. Handles normal, chrome and metal-tape cassettes. Highly regarded in 1988. Gasparo Records used them as duplicators. In good shape. Data at www.VintageCassette.com/denon/dr-m34hr. $125 ea+shipping. Contact David B. Hadaway. dbsys22@att.biz.

For sale: Arcam Solo Movie 5.1 (www.Arcam.co.uk/products,solo,Movie-Systems,SoloMovie51.htm; $4500srp) The manual is downloadable from the Arcam website. I do not have original packaging. $1000+shipping, which will be calculated once destination is determined. Funds transfer or cash only; no checks. Fred Ampel (FAmpel@KC.RR.com).

For sale. Two Tannoy HPD 315 speakers, made in the mid-1970s, woofers might need refoaming. Steven Weiner (SDWeiner@ATT.net; 818-865-0601; Thousand Oaks, CA) is asking $500+s/h. [I have seen a photo; the cabinets and grill look to be close to mint condition. This ad was placed at the request of member Randy Hoffner. DJW]

Seeking: Soundfield Mark IV microphone. Jim Mastracco (James.Mastracco@Verizon.net).

Laserdiscs for sale by David J. Weinberg (301-593-3230; WeinbergDJ@BostonAudioSociety.org) Four have Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Nine have DTS5.1 soundtrack. Make offer for all or selected items.

Own a movie theater sound system! For sale, top-of-the-line High Performance Stereo HPS-4000-XL screen speaker systems. Three (left, center, right) HPS model 545-4 speaker systems (www.HPS4000.com/pages/fivefortyfive_.html) and two HPS model 545-W subwoofer speaker systems (www.HPS4000.com/pages/545_w_.html). All in perfect working order. The speakers are not light, but consist of modules that can be lifted by two moderately strong men. Truck delivery only, or come pick up. Make me an offer. David J. Weinberg (301-593-3230; WeinbergDJ@BostonAudioSociety.org):

Most units come with user manuals (some also with service manuals), remotes and cartons, as applicable. Make offer:

• ReplayTV 2020 with aftermarket larger disk drive. Includes lifetime electronic program guide service.
• Faroudja VP400A video quadrupler. Upscales NTSC video to 960 progressively scanned lines for a front or rear CRT projector. Generates great image on my big screen. I don't need it because I'm modifying my video system.
• Runco 980Ultra CRT projector (original packing, user and service manuals).
• Vutec concave high-gain silvered screen. 8' wide, 16:9 aspect ratio, with wallmount brackets. Silvered surface makes it appropriate for 3D projection, as the high gain overcomes the substantial light loss caused by the various consumer 3D projection technologies, and the curved shape can deliver a wide viewing angle with little hotspotting.
• Lexicon DC1 surround processor, with all options.
• Panasonic RP-91D DVD player with JVB Digital regionfree mod.
• Sony DVP-NS755V SACD (multichannel and stereo), DVD, etc., progressive-scan output. $250srp.
• Tektronix D11 rackmount single-beam storage oscilloscope with 5A15N vertical amp and 5B10N time-base/amplifier.
• Tektronix 5111 rackmount single-beam storage oscilloscope with two 5A18 vertical amps and 5B10N time-base/amplifier.
• Teac AN-180 external dual Dolby B processor. Simultaneous stereo record and playback.
• Pioneer CT-F4242 cassette deck, in excellent condition.
• Garrard RC88 turntable with Shure M3D cartridge, in excellent condition.
• Sony XM-5046 car audio amp, 4x50W into 4 Ohms