M1

The M1 comes from the M1 Abrams, which comes from the M1 Combat Car. Those in Britain will be familar with the route, just outside London, between Watford and Leeds of that name.

Ferrari released their 348 back in 1989 for $100,000.00 USD.



For those looking for a Ferrari-looking vehicle, "Top Gear Budget Special style", there is the BMW M1 coupe sports, shown below in red. It was popular during the dawn of the 1980's.



Below is the engine block of the BMW M1. It's called the M88. Lovely name for a roadway. Lucky 8, indeed.



Of course for us, the M1 is the Korg M1. The retroactive musical assimilation major. By major we mean to say that it was suitable for major keys, and poppy music. But it was suitable for minor ballads, just not so well. It had a terrible piano, and a soppy pan flute. It was small, and cheap. We had a T1. It was a little better. Terrible synthesis (no Synclavier ($200K-$500K) but at only $8000 CDN, at least it had a weighted keyboard, with fast action). We still have it in our arsenal, though it's broken.

The Synclavier had 100 KHz sampling (stereo) back in 1984, compared to Stereophile recommended devices, like the Audioquest Dragonfly, with 96 kHz sampling playback, sold new, today. Back in 1979, the Synclavier had monophonic 50 kHz sampling and playback, compared to the 1987 DAT at 48 kHz, which was used as a master for many recordings, or the CD at 44.1 kHz, which many DAT's were down-sampled to. The Korg M1, by comparison was limited to 32 kHz, offering only 16 kHz reproduction, like the T1.

Which brings us to the AE 101.

AE 101

Acoustic Energy

This compact stand-mount loudspeaker owes its heritage directly to the more expensive AE 301, delivering an energetic and open sound from a very small reflex loaded enclosure.
The AE 101 has been designed for the flexible room placement. Whether mounted on stands or shelving the sound remains crisp, dynamic and spacious. Sumptuous finish, complimentary magnetic mount grilles and the bijou dimensions allow the AE 101s to melt discretely into any room decor.

Technical Specifications

• Tweeter: 28mm AE Custom Fabric Dome
• Mid/Bass Drivers: 110mm Anodised Aluminium Cones
• Power Handling: 150 Watts RMS
• Frequency Response: 48Hz - 32kHz (+/- 3dB)
• Sensitivity: 87dB
• Impedance: 8 Ohm (6 Ohm minimum)
• Cabinet: Multiple brace, pressure loaded 18mm MDF with low turbulence slot ports
• Weight (Each): 6kg
• Size: 300 x 185 x 250mm (HxWxD)
• Finishes: Black Ash, Walnut or High Gloss White vinyl

MPN: AE 101

Now that we're done with the introduction, let's talk about the M1.

It's a nafty speaker that takes after the Magico Q1. The division of the tweeter is reminiscent of

We've talked about super-tweeters before. The Sony in addition to the speaker.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/enigmacoustics-mythology-m1-loudspeaker/