[Audio Empire]

[ Moderator's note: This subthread is barely about audio now, so
unless someone has something to add that is much more audio oriented,
this is the end. -- deb ]

On Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:41:16 -0700, Arny Krueger wrote
(in article ):

"Audio Empire" wrote in message
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On Thu, 3 Nov 2011 03:48:29 -0700, UnsteadyKen wrote

Of course the country has always been a nation of small,
specialists manufacturers, so one shouldn't be surprised that a number of
them decided to make turntables. I mean, you can find, in England, not
just
one, but several manufacturers who will BUILD you, from scratch, a NEW
Jaguar
XK-120 (from 1948) XK-140 (1955) or "C-type" (1951) or "D-type" (1954) or
a
brand new XK-E! And several more that will "re-manufacture" an E-type for
you!


Find that kind of business in the USA (even for iconic American cars).
This is a uniquely British characteristic (mimicked somewhat by New
Zealand).


Finding that kind of business in the USA is no problem. Here's the facts
about just one tiny segment that is duplicated several times over for other
iconic cars:

Cobra Replica Kit Manufacturers

JBL MotorsportsThe company we went with. They have an excellent website that
includes detailed chassis data and even maintenance guidelines. I'd like to
see more replica companies follow suit.

Actual business behind the name: Goins Motorsports located in Jay Ok.

ERA Replica AutomobilesAnother excellent website with lots of details about
their cars (although not much performance data).

Located in New Britain, CT

Factory Five RacingThe most popular Cobra replica due to its low price.
Using a used Mustang 5.0L donor car, an FFR roadster can be built for under
$20,000.

Located in Wareham MA

Kirkham MotorsportsIf you're looking for the most authentic replica and
you're not scared by the high price, this is the one to get. They even have
aluminum bodies available

Located in Provo, UT



I know all about all of them, and that's not what I'm talking about. These
are kit cars and even the ones they build for you (turnkey) are just their
kits and not real Cobras by any stretch of the imagination. They all have
fiberglass bodies and drive trains made up of parts from other cars (old
"donor" '90's Mustang suspensions and rear axles being among the most
popular) The companies I'm talking about build REAL Jags with bodies made
from the original Jaguar dies, they use real XK engines, and many are
indistinguishable (except by an expert ) from a a real vintage Jag.

If the companies you mention were making "replica" audio equipment they''d be
making Marantz 10B tuners with plastic facias, IC "FM/AM tuner " chips, and a
fake oscilloscope screens.