Spica was started by John Bau in the late 70's and continued
until its purchase by Parasound in the early 90s. The best
discussion of the history of Spica and John Bau's early efforts is most likely
the interview with John by John Atkinson, in the February, 1988 issue of Stereophile.
Product Chronology:
| January, 1979 |
SC-50 |
Launched at CES |
| January, 1983 |
TC-50 |
Launched at WCES |
| March, 1984 |
TC-50 |
Review in Stereophile VII-2 |
| March, 1984 |
TC-50 |
Review in Audio Magazine |
| 1985 |
Servo Sub |
|
| January, 1988 |
TC-50i |
began shipping "i" with s/n 7500 |
| February, 1988 |
Angelus |
Review in Stereophile XI-2 |
| January, 1988 |
Angelus |
Launched WCES |
| August 1989 |
Angelus |
Review in Absolute Sound |
| 1989 |
SC-30 |
Launched |
| 1993 |
Spica |
Parasound Purchases Company |
| 1994 |
TC-60 |
Launched |
| December 1994 |
TC-60 |
Reviewed in Stereophile XVII-12 |