Speaker System

Technics describes the SB-R100 as a “flat speaker system” primarily in reference to its shape, and in that respect the phrase is both apt and accurate. In addition, however, our...
Technics SB-R100
Preamplifier

In general, audio products claimed to be “digital” use conventional analog designs whose characteristics make them suitable for use with digital sound sources such as compact discs....
Sony TA-E77ESD
Speaker System

The Pinnacle PN5+ is a miniature bookshelf loudspeaker that employs a proprietary Diaduct port design to extend its bass response. The optimum duct length and port diameter for a given...
Pinnacle PN5+
Speaker System

Jamo’s “Push-Pull” speakers are named for the configuration of their twin “subwoofers.” These deep-bass drivers are mounted face to face in a separate enclosure at the bottom...
Jamo PP3000
Cassette Deck

The Onkyo TA-2090 is a three-head, dual-capstan cassette deck with an unusually complete list of useful features. It has dbx as well as both Dolby B and Dolby C noise-reduction systems....
Onkyo TA-2090
Integrated Amplifier

Kenwood’s KA-828 integrated stereo amplifier, despite its modest size and weight, is rated to deliver 130 watts per channel into 8-ohm loads from 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more than...
Kenwood KA-828
Tuner

The McIntosh MR 500 FM tuner has the distinctive styling and high-quality construction that are typical of McIntosh products. While it is called a digital tuner and has a numerical...
McIntosh MR500
CD-player

The “second-generation” Sony CDP-610ES digital Compact Disc player, though somewhat less expensive than Sony’s original CDP-101, is very similar in its basic design and features....
Sony CDP-610ES
Speaker System

The Dahlquist DQM-3 is a compact two-way speaker system with an 8-inch acoustic-suspension woofer that has a flat-wound ribbon-wire voice coil and a polyvinyl-acetate cone. The sealed...
Dahlquist DQM-3
Cassette Deck

Kenwood's KX-71RB is a moderately priced two-head cassette deck with auto-reverse, bidirectional record and playback capabilities, Dolby-B and Dolby-C noise reduction, and rapid program-search...
Kenwood KX-71RB
Stereo Receiver

Kyocera’s R-851 digital-synthesis receiver has an audio-amplifier section rated to deliver 85 watts per channel into 8-ohm loads from 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.015 per cent...
Kyocera R-851
CD-player

The D102 is part of SAE’s Computer Direct-Line series of audio components. Its control and signal circuits are electrically and physically isolated from each other, and all control...
SAE D102