The spica tc 50 is a deceptively simple twoway loudspeaker based on a 612 inch acoustically suspended woofer and a 1 inch dome type tweeter. Best bluetooth speakers for iphone, ipad, and mac imore 2020 bluetooth speakers are one of the best ways to listen to your favorite tunes, podcasts, and other audio everywhere you go. Have a box custom made for me by audioclassics, and it perfectly fits and protec. The tc 60 is more dynamic and extends lower while maintaining the sonic signature of the tc 50 ie excellent imaging and soundstaging. Although similarly styled, the tc 60 is said by the manufacturer to deliver more extended bass and much superior consistency of response versus drive level a characteristic spica calls dynamic linearity. I bought a pair of ls50s to replace a pair of spica tc 50s that were slowly dying. The spica speaker enthusiast this website has no connection with spica or parasound. The spica tc 60 is a simple but distinctively styled twoway loudspeaker system that replaces the companys longlived and highly regarded tc 50. If something didnt sound right it was back to the computer to see why. None were expensive, and all garnered much praise, both in stereophiles pages and elsewhere. Go away kid, youre annoying and add nothing to this thread. If its dimensions and price are attractive go along to your nearest dealer and ask to hear it. We listen to companies like wilson audio brag about matching their crossovers and drivers to. Looking for the 2i via my homes wifi was a tad difficult.
Legendary spica tc 50i speakers with new exact replacement tweeters from madisound tw0582 installed 11717 and original 31 spica stands. Spica tc60 product information, the spica speaker enthustiast. While i have tried to locate as much information about the history, troubleshooting, and repair of spica loudspeakers as possible, i do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The tc 60 was the last spica design and the only speaker launched after the parasound acquisition. If you have always wondered what a phasetime aligned speaker sounds like, john bau figured it out with this design. The spica tc 50 succeeds in the sense of sounding pleasingly musical at all times.
Although similarly styled, the tc 60 is said by the manufacturer to deliver more extended bass and much superior consistency of response versus drive level a. On the rear of the chassis, audio inputs include a coax and optical while audio outs include a pair of. Spica speakers for sale, the spica speaker enthustiast. The spica tc 50 was the fisrt speaker totally design using a computer. Powered by an arm cortex a9 speeding along at 1ghz, youll find a 32bit192khz dac inside. Then go to a whatsapp chat and press the foto icon. The model spica st600 from sanritsu electric machine co. The key to this speaker was the extraordinary care taken in matching the drivers and crossover networks. Spica tc50 loudspeakers old school toneaudio magazine. Spica tc 60 crossover schematics the tc 60 was the last spica design and the only speaker launched after the parasound acquisition. I think a good streamer would be a nice addition to my current system and would allow me to make full use of my music streaming subscription spotify and particularly qobuz. Enjoy an enhanced 26 hz to 40 khz frequency response with this washed black walnut polk audio signature series s60 floorstanding speaker.
This unassuming wondrous little speaker system was the brainchild of. Legendary spica tc50i speakers with new exact replacement tweeters from madisound tw0582 installed 11717 and original 31 spica stands. Spica s timealigned designs had great imaging and were appreciated by student and stereophile alike. Crossover caps still look almost like new with no visibleaudible deterioration. Spica tc60 speakers biwireable cardas rhodium binding posts. I was impressed but i ignored them because i was a panel guy. Nov 12, 2016 spica tc60 speakers sold by ckwong on sat nov 12, 2016 10. Spica speaker manuals, the spica speaker enthustiast. As far as i can tell, santa febased speaker engineer john bau had designed but four commercial loudspeakers before the tc 60 was launched at the 1994 winter ces.
The tone and natural presentation of these speakers is fantastic. Although the tc60 speakers can be placed on a shelf, spica recommends that they be installed on rigid stands, well away from the walls, and offers the gravity stand, which was specifically designed for these speakers. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Hate to give these up, but i never use them anymore. The rugged construction and ipx7 waterproof rating of this jbl flip 4 bluetooth speaker let it withstand water splashes and immersion. They are warm sounding speakers designed for music at moderate levels. I listened to the ls50s, castle knight 5s, sonus faber venere 1. The compact speaker is the result of exhaustive research and the. Spica tc60 datasheet the tc 60 was the last model in production and was launched after spica s purchase by parasound. Jun 15, 2003 john bau sold spica to parasound and parasound did away with the line after awhile.
May 15, 2002 spica tc 50s still hold their own as standmounts. The condition of the speakers is terrific for their age. Spica tc60 speakers crossover upgrade service new pair crossovers. Classic pair vintage sb6102 panasonic speakers, rare. Im struggling to remember but i think the tc 60 s were were suggested with use of amps up to 60 watts, had an impedance that dropped to about 5 ohms and were bi ampablewireable. Took me three days to get mine perfect the first time, then ten minutes after that you learn the secret.
Polk audio tc60i speaker overview and full product specs on cnet. The spica tc60 is a simple but distinctively styled twoway loudspeaker system that replaces the companys longlived and highly regarded tc50. The tc 60 is rear ported, is biwireable and has the same dense foam material around the drivers as the 50 did, but in a slightly different shape. Vintage speakers, are new ones better than the old ones. Add music to your adventures with this jbl flip 4 bluetooth speaker.
Panasonic bluetooth adaptor n5hzz0000 for tcp65zt60. Spica tc 50 bookshelf speakers wedge shaped loudspeakers do not have instant eyeappeal, especially when they are placed with the thin edge of the wedge pointing upwards. A very nicely preserved pair of well regarded john bau designed speakers. Benefitting from initial research ploughed, by mutual owner lenbrook, into the nad m50. Despite being produced in the late 80s it still creates an amazing soundstage and imagery that cant be beat.
Ive been wanting to get some spicas for some time and recently found the tc60 for sale in the local cl. We no longer have matched pairs of our grt2 tweeter that were used for this upgrade in stock. The spica tc 50 is perhaps the best imaging speaker ever made regardless of cost. Have a box custom made for me by audioclassics, and it. The spica tc 50 is a discontinued design built from 1984 till 1991 in two series tc5050i. Spicas timealigned designs had great imaging and were appreciated by student and stereophile alike. Spica tc 60 bookshelf speakers the spica tc 60 is a simple but distinctively styled twoway loudspeaker system that replaces the companys longlived and highly regarded tc 50. The tc 60 s were ported and went quite a bit deeper than the tc 50s low 30s hz. Sound anchor custom, cement filled stands for spica tc 50 speakers.
It can handle 20 to 300w of continuous power and is equipped with three 6. Find great deals on ebay for spica tc60 and spica speakers. Toe them in so you can just see a 23 inches of the inside panel of the speakers, a slice of the inside panel. These magical reproducers threw an immense and layered soundstage that was not only large in. One example of a vintage speaker is a large boxlike cabinet that was manufactured in the 1970s. I moved these into my main listening room and put them under these ikea stools that i was using as bootleg stands for my spica tc 50s until i could find some cheap real ones. While both a 6 ohm and 8 ohm versions of the literature exist, this was only a change in the literature not in the design. The tc 60 was the last model in production and was launched after spica s purchase by parasound. Spica tc60 crossover, the spica speaker enthustiast. In fact if bookshelfstand mounted speakers are what you are after you absolutely must audition them. The tc60 was the only speaker launched under the combined parasound spica label, the spica tc60 sales flyer described the tc60 as retaining the. It wasnt a matter of tweaking here and there after auditoning. There are original vintage loudspeakers from the 40s and 50s as well. Vintage speakers debuted in earlier decades, such as the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
This is rather offtopic but these are definitely vintage speakers, very well respected ones at that, and ive been following this mans adventure with these 250lb pieces of audio history the past few weeks over at. Designed by john bau, spica ceased production in 1996. Spica tc50 with sound anchor stands audio asylum trader. Revels being more on par with the s5es they hardley give an inch. Its crossover network is truly stateoftheart, in parts quality, circuit layout and, of course, design. If your tc50s have the two inserts on the bottom, they will mate with these stands, made specifically for the tc 50 by sound anchor. However the iron seemed to be hot when the tc 50 was forged and while many will argue the virtues of the various models, the tc 50 put spica on the map. I have a wonderful set of old speakers from a longdefunct manufacturer, spica. The spica tc60 sales flyer described the tc 60 as retaining the characteristics of its legendary tc 50, plus extended bass, more transparent highs and vastly improved dynamics. As far as i can tell, santa febased speaker engineer john bau had designed but four commercial loudspeakers before the tc60 was. Considering their late 80s vintage, this pair is in very good condition with all original drivers, crossovers, cabinets, and dedicated, cement filled sound anchor stands. But interested buyers willing to pay for shipping costs, i will ship to. Polk audio tc65i speaker overview and full product specs on cnet.
I cant remember the exact amp model i was using when i first got the speakers, but it was an sae with a 60w output. Dec 19, 2012 youre an insult to us who actually know our, because ive actually listened to it all, bw 800ds on a mcintosh amp with my own source material, to the old 824 mackies that you probably still know nothing about, and owning the highly revered spica tc 50s running on nad c325bee. Its 3000 mah rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of nonstop playback, and its noisecanceling speakerphone lets you communicate clearly. I have owned tc50s, still own tc60s tc50s on tabasco. Unfortunately, one of the tweeters has blown, and now i am faced with the choice of saying goodbye to my old friends and getting a new set of primary. Yesterday i noticed that my iphone 6s has stereo speakers too. Feb 25, 2007 as far as i can tell, santa febased speaker engineer john bau had designed but four commercial loudspeakers before the tc60 was launched at the 1994 winter ces. The tc60 was the last product, sort of a tc50 on steroids.
Locating and loading bluos onto my iphone was easy. I pounced on this deal and literally drove there the same day to pick it up. While both a 6 ohm and 8 ohm versions of the literature exist, this was only a. Spica tc50 sound anchor speaker stands audio asylum trader. Spica tc50i with spica stands for sale us audio mart.
Twoway, standmounted, reflexloaded qb3 alignment loudspeaker. Find great deals on ebay for spica tc 50 and spica tc 60. Having owned spica tc 60 s and auditioned revel m20s not quite the same league. All hardware included, attachment bolts, ball bearings, and original, long spikes, etc.
Spica tc60 speakers biwireable cardas rhodium binding posts photo. They are about 20 years old, and are very neutral in their presence, delivering lovely reproduction in my manhattan apartment. I have owned a few spicas and these are the best sounding pair ive hadthese are in vg to excellent condition. Save spica tc 50 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Not sure if they are as vintage as what you are looking for they were built from 19841991. Node 2i wireless streamer from bluesound the audiophile man. A magazine not sure if print or online had an interview with him a couple of years ago.
Youre an insult to us who actually know our, because ive actually listened to it all, bw 800ds on a mcintosh amp with my own source material, to the old 824 mackies that you probably still know nothing about, and owning the highly revered spica tc 50s running on nad c325bee. There are different dial scale designs arrows, 5point star, 3point star. The model was also made with alternative transistor complements, e. The spica tc 60 sales flyer described the tc 60 as retaining the characteristics of its legendary tc 50, plus extended bass, more transparent highs and vastly improved dynamics. John bau sold spica to parasound and parasound did away with the line after awhile. I bought a pair of spica tc 50s a month or two ago, and for some reason the sound quality has gone from pretty good to absolutely awful. Even after a couple of weeks of living with these spica tc50s i find myself looking at them sideways and wondering if they really need to be that odd shape. Oct 10, 2012 took me three days to get mine perfect the first time, then ten minutes after that you learn the secret.
The tc 50 1983 was followed the revised tc 50i 1988, the sc30 1989, the spica angelus 1988, and ultimately the tc 60 1994. Spica tc 60 speakers sold by ckwong on sat nov 12, 2016 10. Letting go a pair of good workingcosmetic conditions spica tc 60 mirror images pair serial number 994a. I have been interested in the spica tc 50 audiophile speaker since about 1984 when i became aware of their interesting and different design. As long as your iphone, ipad, or mac is around, your music can ring out loud and proud. Original jumpers are included not shown in photo price.
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