Most staff build their own. You didn't used to get into a different job at the factory without knowing the previous production method. For example you can't wire the amps until you've made the boards, I couldn't test amps until I'd learned how to make and wire them. So most people would be competent enough to build their own kit. Things like testing would have been done by someone else.When staff build is mentioned, does that mean any staff member can build or that it’s built by someone that builds that particular product for another staffer?
You could build what you wanted, but the system had to be 'appropriate' so if you wanted a 52 and 135s then you had to have a good source and it was signed off for approval.
Had to stump up for an LP12 to get to build a 72/Hicap/250/SBLs even then Paul Stephenson looked me up and down a few times, still he signed it
I built the PCBs as I was competent for that, wiring was a case of asking Tony, think Sheila did them if I recall correctly, Test was probably you Mark!
Things like ARO and SBLs were done by the specialist, it isn't like you could rock up and have a go ...
No serial numbers on any of my kit, no boxes, but a great benefit for those of us lucky enough to have worked there at the right time.
My guess was by the late 80s about 50 people in the factory?!!? Dunno, just a guess.
50 people was about right for late 80's as I recall. I had to beg PS to be allowed a Rega P3 with a 72/HC/135s but I shortly got a CDI which was deemed good enough.
50 people was about right for late 80's as I recall. I had to beg PS to be allowed a Rega P3 with a 72/HC/135s but I shortly got a CDI which was deemed good enough.
Technically my current employer is also a Hi-Fi company as it a very well known Japanese company.