sizes (was Re: vacuum tube computer)

From: Christian Fandt <cfandt_at_netsync.net>
Date: Mon Feb 1 16:39:33 1999

Upon the date 08:41 PM 2/1/99 +0000, Eric Smith said something like:

>
>I have had in mind for some time to design a true "tube" CD Player. Not
>the stupid "tube CD players" that are sold now, in which only the analog
>output state is made with tubes, but one in which there are no ICs or
>transistors. I think this could be packaged in two 19-inch racks (maybe

And including a gaseous tube laser Eric? Remember, completely Hollow State,
not Solid State! :-)

>one if you can pack it really densely). I wonder how many audiophiles
>would be willing to buy one at a price of $50K to $100K?
>

-- Chris
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