SHARP XL-1000 (2001)

 

Pure Elegance, this is the XL-1000H compact audio system from Sharp, introduced in 2001. It features a top loading CD player (1-bit D/A converter) with motorized door, AM-FM tuner with 30 presets and a 2x10W amplifier section. The amplifier section has bass and treble controls while at the back there is provision for...

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NIKKO M-205W (1981) | DC & Class A 46W + 46W

 

The Nikko M-205W is a pure complementary parallel push-pull type Class A DC power amplifier. A high-speed constant voltage power supply is used, with an emphasis on sound quality and performance. Drift is prevented by using a single-chip dual FET. To prevent changes in high-frequency sound quality, the speaker terminals are made from machined pure copper with a gold-plated finish. The M-205W uses a muting delay circuit that eliminates pop noise. In order to prevent speaker damage, the protection network which adopted the overcurrent and center voltage detector circuitry is built in. The input circuit is equipped with two systems: direct and normal. Equipped with LED peak level indicator (with ON/OFF switch), input level control, headphone jack, and speaker ON/OFF mechanism. Specifications: 46W + 46W (8 ohm, 20 hz to 20 khz, THD0.018%) | Total harmonic distortion: 0,006% | Frequency range: DC-200kHz | Dimensions (W/H/D) 483x230x430mm | Weight 27kg

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Aurex PC-X46AD (1981) | adres deck & unit

 

The Aurex PC-X46AD cassette deck from 1981 is a high-performance vintage tape deck featuring a then newly developed dual-motor transport mechanism and Aurex’s proprietary ADRES noise reduction system. Designed to dramatically reduce cassette tape hiss while expanding dynamic range, ADRES technology delivers cleaner highs, lower distortion, and improved overall sound quality without bleeding noise. The PC-X46AD also supports playback of ADRES-encoded recordings, with a convenient CAL adjustment system and level marker memory that allows precise calibration and easy recall of optimized recording levels. Built around a 2-motor IC logic transport, the PC-X46AD separates capstan drive and reel drive motors for improved torque stability and reduced wow and flutter. For superior audio performance, the deck is equipped with a Super AP (High-B Hard Permalloy) record/playback head featuring high magnetic flux density and wide saturation capability. Its hyperbolic contact surface ensures optimal tape-to-head contact, reducing distortion and level fluctuations. A dedicated 2-gap AF (Arex-ferrite) erase head provides efficient and clean erasure. Additional features include Dolby Noise Reduction, illuminated one-touch IC logic controls, pause/mute function, auto-repeat playback mode, timer standby capability for unattended recording and alarm playback (with optional external timer), backlit peak level meters ranging from -40 dB to +10 dB, adjustable output level control, and a DC-configured recording/reamp section optimized for high-fidelity sound reproduction. An integrated MPX filter activates in FM mode to improve recording quality from FM Stereo tuner sources. The PC-X46AD is also compatible with an optional remote control, making it a versatile and user-friendly addition to any vintage hi-fi system. On top of the PC-X46AD we can also see the AD-4MKII additional adres noise reduction unit. Specifications: 2-head, 2-motor mechanism | Wow & Flutter 0,035% (WRMS) | Frequency response 20-19.000 Hz Metal tape | Signal-to-Noise (adres on) 88dB | Dimensions (W/H/D) 420x110x280mm | Weight 4,2kg | Remote control RM-15S

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