Celebrity System
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, a name synonymous with innovation and technological advancement, revolutionized the personal computing and telecommunications industries. Born in 1955, Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976. While his early years were marked by a rebellious spirit, his passion for technology led to groundbreaking innovations.
Jobs was instrumental in developing iconic products like the Apple II, Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. His insistence on design excellence and user-friendly interfaces transformed the way people interacted with technology. Despite facing setbacks, including being ousted from Apple, Jobs’ unwavering vision and leadership eventually brought the company back from the brink of bankruptcy.
His legacy extends beyond technology. Jobs’ emphasis on creativity, simplicity, and quality has inspired countless entrepreneurs and innovators. His influence on the world of business and technology is undeniable, and his name will forever be associated with the Apple revolution.
Here’s a photo of Steve Jobs in his spartan apartment, likely taken around 1982, surrounded by a superb Hi-Fi system, a few vinyl records on the floor, and an enormous Tiffany style lamp. His Hi-Fi system included a pair of Acoustat Monitor 3 speakers, Threshold FET-One preamplifier, Threshold STASIS-1 power amplifiers, Denon TU-750 digital tuner, and a Michell Engineering GyroDec Mark I turntable.
Steve Jobs’s System
Acoustat Monitor 3 speakers are electrostatic loudspeakers renowned for their exceptional clarity and transparency. Their unique design, featuring a thin, transparent diaphragm, allows for a more natural and uncolored sound. Known for their wide soundstage and excellent imaging, Monitor 3s are often praised by audiophiles for their ability to deliver a truly immersive listening experience.
The Threshold FET-One Preamplifier is a high quality component renowned for its exceptional sonic performance. It’s Field Effect Transistor (FET) based design delivers transparency, clarity, and dynamic range.
The Threshold STASIS-1 was a powerhouse, single channel power amplifier that could easily power those Acoustat speakers.
The Denon TU-750 tuner was a bit of an outlier in such a high end system, it is an inexpensive but excellent digital AM/FM tuner.
Michell Engineering’s GyroDec Mark I turntable is a high performance, belt drive turntable with a really unique aesthetic. It uses some rather exotic materials for a turntable, and this combination of beauty and technology likely really appealed to Steve Jobs.
