The Marantz CD-63 is a versatile, moderate-price CD player featuring a number of technical innovations that contribute to its performance. These involve developments that affect both...
If you have doubts about the performance of the digital-to-analog converters (DAC’s) in your CD or laserdisc player—because they are too old to have benefited from recent improvements...
Phase Technology’s 7T loudspeaker was specifically designed for use in home theater installations. The company says that in such a setting the 7T’s precise imaging and soundstage...
Although it is not Snell’s most expensive speaker, the Type D has been designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards as the company’s most costly models. For example,...
In the old days—around ten years ago—only big electronics companies could afford the production costs associated with microprocessor-controlled audio equipment. Even then, a component...
For many years Velodyne has been known for its line of powered subwoofers, currently comprising at least eight models. The company has now taken the logical next step with the introduction...
The Model KX-580 is the newest member of the Yamaha line of cassette decks. Designed for users who want to minimize cost but still insist on most of the advanced features normally found...
The new ADS S-Class family of compact loudspeakers was designed, the company says, to provide exceptional sound quality at moderate prices. The ADS S-700, which we tested, is the largest...
The Luxman A-383 is a powerful and versatile stereo integrated amplifier with a number of features rarely found in this type of component. Although a two-channel amplifier and therefore...
The Yamaha CDC-805 CD changer can play as many as five discs automatically in addition to operating as a conventional single-disc player. Its carousel-type disc-changing system uses...
The JBL XPL140, a moderate-size floor-standing three-way speaker system, is unusual in its use of titanium-dome drivers for the mid-frequency and treble ranges. Its 1-inch tweeter operates...
The current Carver line of audio components includes several compact, low-profile units that provide excellent performance in minimal space. One of these is the new CT-6 tuner/preamplifier,...
