Stereo Receiver Reviews

MCS 3125
Stereo Receiver

The Penney audio line, called the MCS (“Modular Component Systems”) series, is now headed by a more powerful receiver, the Model 3125. It closely resembles the earlier 3275 in styling...
MCS 3260
Stereo Receiver

The Model 3260 heads the current receiver line of J.C. Penney’s Modular Component Series (MCS). The Model 3260 has a digital-synthesis AM/FM tuner with an amplifier section specified...
MCS 3285
Stereo Receiver

The leader of the J.C. Penney MCS audio component series is the Model 3285, a digital-synthesis AM/FM stereo receiver rated to deliver up to 85 watts per channel into 8-ohm loads from...
Marantz SR 8100 DC
Stereo Receiver

The Marantz SR 8100 DC Computune receiver combines a digital-synthesis AM/FM tuner with a direct-coupled amplifier rated to deliver its output into 4-ohm loads between 20 and 20,000...
Mitsubishi DA-R15
Stereo Receiver

The Mitsubishi DA-R15 is one of that company’s line of four stereo receivers. The DA-R15 is rated to deliver 45 watts per channel to 8-ohm loads from 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more...
NAD 7140
Stereo Receiver

In its design and performance, NAD’s 7140 AM/FM stereo receiver is an exceptional value. Both its amplifier and tuner sections incorporate valuable circuit features that place the...
NAD 7600
Stereo Receiver

NAD describes the new Model 7600 Monitor Series stereo receiver as “the most powerful receiver” on the market. At a list price of $1,498, it is also one of the most expensive. But...
Nakamichi SR-3A
Stereo Receiver

The Nakamichi SR-3A is one of the first receivers licensed to use the Stasis audio-amplifier topology developed by Threshold Corp. The Stasis circuit was designed to provide completely...
Nikko NR-1000
Stereo Receiver

The Nikko NR-1000 stereo receiver features digitally synthesized FM and AM tuning with six preset “memory” channels for each of those bands. Its audio amplifier is rated to deliver...
Nikko NR-750
Stereo Receiver

Nikko’S NR-750, a moderately priced stereo receiver, offers a full complement of operating features in a compact and attractive package. Its digital-synthesis AM/ FM tuner can operate...
Onkyo TX-35
Stereo Receiver

Onkyo’s TX-35 AM/FM stereo receiver is what in the movie or record business is called a “sleeper.” It is rated to deliver 45 watts per channel (into 8-ohm loads, no more than...
Onkyo TX-51
Stereo Receiver

The Onkyo TX-51 AM/FM stereo receiver features a phono preamplifier switchable for either moving-coil (MC) or moving-magnet (MM) cartridges and a built-in CX decoder capable of reducing...