CD-player

I’ve forgotten the exact words, but the comparison goes something like this: If the car industry had progressed as rapidly as the computer industry, a Rolls-Royce would cost $2.50...
JVC XL-V141
Speaker System

Almost we reported on the Celestion Model 3, an inexpensive speaker from a company noted for high-quality but relatively costly speakers. Not surprisingly, the $250-per-pair Celestion...
Celestion 5
Stereo Amplifier

The Proton AA-2120 is a powerful “dual mono” stereo power amplifier whose channels share only a cabinet, power cord, and on/off switch. The amplifier circuits for the two channels...
Proton AA-2120
Stereo Amplifier

Originally known as a manufacturer of fine record-playing components, Linn Products, based in Scotland, has expanded its line to include speakers, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers....
Linn Intek
Speaker System

The Altec Lansing System 3, a three-piece speaker system, was designed for ease of placement. Its two small satellite speakers can sit on shelves, tables, or stands and can even be...
Altec Lansing System 3
Tuner/Preamplifier

A preamplifier/tuner is essentially a stereo receiver without a power-amplifier section. While such a component is smaller and lighter than a receiver, its principal advantage is the...
NAD 1600
Headphones

The AKG K280 “Parabolic” headphones appear to be a conventional dynamic circumaural headset with open-air ear-cups that vent the rear of the diaphragm to the room. That description...
AKG K280
Speaker System

A number of years ago, B.I.C. America introduced a line of loudspeakers featuring an unusual form of vented bass enclosure. Instead of a simple opening in the cabinet wall or a tubular...
B.I.C. Venturi V620
DAT Deck

Sony’s DTC-75ES digital audio tape deck gives Americans their first opportunity to purchase a full-featured DAT recorder designed for home use. It officially introduces the Serial...
Sony DTC-75ES
A/V receiver

Having tested the waters with THX power amplifiers and a THX tuner/preamp, Marantz has now jumped in with both feet and produced one of the industry’s few THX receivers, the SR-96....
Marantz SR-96
CD-player

Although CD players have been a part of the hi-fi scene for only a little over a decade, they have long since superseded the phonograph record as a prime source of recorded music and...
AMC CD8
Speaker System

Celestion's Impact series of loudspeakers consists of seven models ranging in price from $199 to $850 a pair and in size from 12 to 39 inches tall. The smallest and least expensive...
Celestion Impact 10