

Continuously variable loudness remains a popular feature in Yamaha products today, almost 50 years since its introduction.ģ. A continuous variable loudness control, which was much more flexible than the industry’s common “loudness” on-off switch. For high-power-needs, all users had to do was to flip the switch to A/B mode.Ģ. Although the power is lower, enthusiasts appreciated having this audiophile capability. When in class A mode, the amp’s output power was rated at 10W. A Class A operation switch that changed the biasing of the output stage. This beauty was loaded with cutting-edge features that included:ġ. The CA-1000 integrated amp was the product that put Yamaha on the map. CA-1000 Integrated Amplifier (1973) Yamaha CA-1000 integrated amplifier.

In this article, we’ll look at some of the many iconic Yamaha products from that decade and see how the company earned its reputation for quality Hi-Fi gear. Yamaha understood this and knew they had to make their first impressions stand out in order to be successful for the long run. Hi-Fi market was already filled with many established companies producing great products. Being known primarily as a musical instrument manufacturer, Yamaha wanted to offer products to complete the entire cycle of music creation, performance and ultimately playback - everything you need to enjoy music. The focal point of many living rooms was the audio rack, and much pride was taken in how your audio system compared to that of your friends.įor Yamaha, this Hi-Fi boom was a great time to jump into the home audio arena in the U.S. Before home computing, mobile phones, CDs and digital audio, wide-screen TV, VCRs and the internet, if you had a little extra money to spend for home entertainment, pretty much your only choice was Hi-Fi audio gear. But the ’70s were also considered the golden age of Hi-Fi. He talks about his experience of working on the documentary-style movie, scaring the actors, and the rush of excitement when it made it into the festival.From bellbottoms, feathered hair and discos to eight track players, leisure suits and the pet rock, the 1970s left its mark as an unforgettable part of the 20th century’s pop culture zeitgeist. Host Ben Rock, who was the production designer on “Blair,” flew in to be on a Q&A after a screening of the film.
#Tuner cult movie
Twenty years ago, the cult classic horror movie “The Blair Witch Project” premiered at Sundance. Sundance also offers audiences the chance to engage with an array of filmmakers and artists in an informal dialogue during panels and “cafe chats.” Illya had a rare opportunity to hear Hong Kong action hero and legend Jackie Chan talk about his career, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award, and his charitable causes. “The Farewell” has been picked up by A24 for a high seven figures, and is set for wide release on July 12. Producer Alana Kode sat down with Wang to talk about how she developed real events in her own life into a story first aired on This American Life, and how it progressed into a film. It is based on Wang’s own true story about her family conspiring to hide her grandmother’s terminal cancer diagnosis from her.

Producer Alana Kode’s pick is “The Farewell,” starring Awkwafina and directed by Lulu Wang. Illya interviews Tyburski about directing his first feature film and directing Peter Saarsgard and Rashida Jones. The movie is about a “house tuner” in New York city. Illya’s pick for the fest is “The Sound of Silence,” acquired by Sony Pictures and directed by Michael Tyburski. This episode covers some of our personal favorites of the festival We had the opportunity to interview several of the most buzzed about filmmakers while in Park City. In The Cinematography Podcast’s first of four episodes, Illya and Ben discuss the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Sundance 2019 Special – Part 1 – Our Favorite Picks
