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Martin Speakers; Mickleton NJ, Ocala FL

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Name: Martin Speakers; Mickleton NJ, Ocala FL    (USA)  
Abbreviation: martinspea
Products: Model types
Summary:

Martin Speakers
Mickleton, New Jersey
Ocala, Florida, FL 34472

Founded: 1964
Production: 1964 -
History:

History from the manufacturer website: martinspeakers.com/about.html

Frederick I Martin (Freddie) was a Hi-Fi salesman in Philadelphia at Churchill's Audio in the 60's the Golden Age of music and the British Invasion, he saw the opportunity for a better sounding loudspeaker and founded Martin Speakers constructing handmade cabinets along with quality components.  His formula made his Martin Speaker a number one seller in France with a great reputation. The Academy of Music in Philadelphia have used Martin Speaker Sound Towers since the sixties.

Production of Martin Speakers began in Paulsboro and Mickleton, New Jersey began in 1964 and Martin exported most of his products to Europe. Seas of Norway a quality component company teamed up with Martin Speakers and proved successful in the 80's. The Signature Series, Gamma Series and the Transflex Series with over 50 years of production are known worldwide.    

Frederick Martin's son Michael continues the Martin Speakers Family tradition today.

This manufacturer was suggested by Manfred Rathgeb.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
USA  76 Gamma 204    
USA  76 Gamma 210    
USA  76 Gamma 312    
USA  76 Gamma 412    
USA  76 Gamma 208    
USA  76 Gamma 308    
USA  76 Gamma 310    
USA  76 Gamma 1200    
USA  76 Gamma 1500    
USA  75 Spectrum Slope Gamma 312x   An old bass-reflex system. On the back: "This is the revolutionary Spectrum Slope spea... 
USA  75 Spectrum Slope Gamma Gold 3000M   An old bass-reflex system. On the back: "This is the revolutionary Spectrum Slope spea... 

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