Phase Tech may not be a household word among audiophiles, but the speakers bearing that brand name are the descendants of a long line of speaker systems designed and manufactured over...
The NEC AVR-1000 surround-sound receiver is the first stereo receiver to carry the NEC brand name. It is also one of the most versatile audio/video (a/v) receivers we have seen to date,...
The Linn name is familiar to virtually all audiophiles largely because of the LP12 Sondek turntable, although the product line of the Glasgow-based company also includes amplifiers,...
The Yamaha AVC-50 combines a highly flexible audio/video control center with a “universal” remote control that also works with other Yamaha components. It is comparable in size...
The NEC CD-500E compact disc player has an unusually simple control panel. The operation of this front-loading machine is controlled by a clearly marked group of four soft-touch push-buttons....
Perreaux, a New Zealand manufacturer of audio components, is best known in this country for its rugged, high-quality power amplifiers and preamplifiers. The company also manufactures...
The Sharp DX-620 is a front-loading CD player whose operating features include programmed playback of up to nine selections in any desired order, quick access to any track on a disc,...
The dbx Soundfield speakers are designed to create a stable sound field in the listening room, so that the stereo imaging and sonic “stage” remain fixed in space over a wide range...
Jamo’s Compact series of speakers is intended for applications where a large or distinctive-looking loudspeaker might seem intrusive or clash with the room decor. Although the Compact...
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...
Long recognized as a major source of phono cartridges and equalizers, ADC extended its product line into the digital age in 1984, when it began making compact disc players. Partially...
To the best of my knowledge Perreaux is the only New Zealand hi-fi manufacturer whose products are sold in the United States. The Perreaux product line is aimed at the “high-end”...
