Lo-D MX-W01 (1986) - Simple & Stylish

 

Brand: Lo-D (HITACHI)

Model: MX-W01 (Opus 1)

Year: 1986

The MX-W01 is a simple & stylish stereo cassette receiver/ compact disc player that was introduced to the Japanese market in 1986 under the Lo-D brand name. The same model was available worldwide as Hitachi Opus 1. The system features a fully programmable top loading CD player, dual top loading cassette section with Tape 1 for playback and Tape 2 for playback and recording (normal/chrome/Metal | Dolby B), Digital AM-FM Stereo radio with 16 presets and a 30W/ch stereo amplifier. The Japanese market model came with a 3-way loudspeaker with 16cm woofer, 6.6cm midrange and a 1.6cm tweeter (Made in Denmark). The international Hitachi version had market dependent, mostly locally built loudspeakers. Main unit dimensions: 590x81x311mm (WxHxD) | Weight: 6kg. The system was available in black or white with an original sale price of 1700 DM in Germany. 

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NEC M-1000 (1991) - Stereo-Mono Power Amplifier

 

Brand: NEC

Model: M-1000

Year: 1991

Continuous power: 2X50W (Stereo 8ohm)

  200W (Mono)

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.006%

Signal to noise: 110db

Frequency response: 5Hz-300kHz

Dimensions (WxHxD): 210x138x448 mm

Weight: 11.2 kg

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LUXMAN K-373 (1993) - 300 Series

 

Brand: LUXMAN

Model: K-373

Year: 1993

Technical Data:

Head: 3-Head (Hexalam) 

Motors: 2 motor drive

Dolby B-C, Manual BIAS, demagnetizer, cassette stabilizer, system remote, 

Frequency Response: 15Hz to 22kHz (Metal tape)

    15Hz to 21kHz (Chrome)

    15Hz to 20kHz (Normal)

Wow and Flutter: 0,045% (WRMS)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 438x125x350mm

Weight: 5.8kg

Available in black and champagne.

Original sale price: 998 DM Germany

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SHARP BX1 (1988) - S-VHS Hi-Fi Stereo

Brand: SHARP

Model: VC-BX1

Year: 1988

Premium video tape recorder with Super-VHS video recording, sattelite broadcast receiver and Hi-Fi Stereo audio recording. With new clean picture circuit and wideband SAW filter picture quality is reproduced vividly with every detail. All this is possible with the use of the new SX-4 heads from Sharp. In addition to the analog audiou output the BX1 is also equipped with digital audio output for pure PCM audio performance.

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Sansui XR-Q7 (1980) - Silent Synchrotor System

 

Brand: Sansui

Model: XR-Q7

Year: 1980

The XR-Q7 from Sansui is a full auto direct-drive turntable with exclusive silent synchrotor system. The Silent Synchrotor System utilize a second rotor, essentially the same design as the drive motor, located directly underneath the drive motor. This second rotor is synchronized with the main drive motor, but rotates back and forth in either direction in response to speed change commands sent by the servo to the drive motor, thereby cancelling any vibration that the torque variations may cause before they can affect the cabinet. The coreless linear-drive motor utilized by Sansui achieve an amazing wow/flutter of 0.009% and a signal-to-noise ratio of 80dB (DIN B). The Quartz-Servo system maintains perfect speeds by controlling the direct drive motor. The XR-Q7 is equipped with Dynaoptimum Balanced Tonearm of a straight design, with an integral headshell fixed to the tonearm tube to minimize mass and improve trackability. All automatic operations of the tonearm are controlled by a completely separate motor and the built-in microcomputer supervises all motor functions.

Technical data:

Type: 2-speed Fully Automatic

Motor: Quartz-Servo Direct-Drive Silent Synchrotor

Platter: 330mm die-cast aluminum alloy

Wow & Flutter: 0.009%

Signal to noise: better than 80dB (DIN-B)

Tonearm lenght: 245mm

Cabinetry: chip board base with anti-howing insulators and hinged dust cover

Cartridge: SV-101

Dimensions: 490x180x430 (WxHxD)

Weight: 11kg

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TRIO KRX-7 (1981) - Personal Hi-Fi System

 

The Trio (Kenwood) KRX-7 is a cassette receiver with microprocessor control and Dolby noise reduction. The cassette recorder features a 15 track DPSS (Direct Program Search System) and full logic controlled operation. The radio section is a Quartz PLL synthesizer tuner with 6 AM-FM presets. It also has a buil-in timer that can be used as alarm clock music and sleep music. The amplifier section has a power output of 45W/ch (8ohm, 30-20.000Hz, 0.07% THD). The Personal 7D system comprises the KRX-7 main unit and the LS-10 150W loudspeaker with 18cm woofer and 4cm tweeter. The KRX-7 system can be also extended by the addition of the KP-F2 full automatic turntable, all mounted on the R-12 metallic audio rack. For this configuration it is the S-4 stand-mount loudspeaker shown as a perfect match.

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FISHER RS-Z1 (1992) - Professional Digital Reference Series

 

Brand: FISHER

Model: RS-Z1

Year: 1992

The FISHER RS-Z1 from the Professional Digital Reference Series combines a dynamic amplifier with 2 x 100 watt continuous power (8 ohm), a digital-to-analog converter for direct connection of digital program sources and an FM/MW tuner in one housing making it an ideal central component for modern hi-fi systems. The amplifier part has a high output power (2x 150 watt sinus DIN 4 ohm) 3 digital inputs for CD player, DAT recorders and digital tuners with channel-separated 18-bit D/A converters. The tuner part is a Digital synthesizer tuner for FM and MW with 24 station memory for 18 FM and 6 MW stations and 2 antenna connections for simultaneous cable and antenna reception. Full function system remote included. 

Amplifier:

Continuous power: 2X100W (8ohm, RMS at 0.007%)

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.007%

Signal to noise: 100db Aux/CD/Tape

Digital:

Full time 18-bit Linear 2 D/A converters

Sampling Frequency (32, 44.1 and 48 kHz)

Signal to noise 115 db

Radio:

FM Stereo 87.5-108 MHz

AM 522kHz - 1611kHz

Dimensions (WxHxD): 480x165x440 mm

Weight: 21 kg

Original price: 2800 DM Germany

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PHILIPS F6239 (1983) - 3-Head FSX Ferrite

 

Brand: PHILIPS

Model: F6239

Year: 1983

Technical data:

Head: 3-head FSX Ferrite

Motors: 1 motor belt drive

Dolby B-c, Fluorescent VU meter, manual BIAS

Frequency Response: 20-21.000Hz Metal

    20-20.000Hz Chrome

    20-19.000Hz Normal

Wow & Flutter: 0.05% WRMS

Dimensions: 420x106x254 mm (BxHxT)

Made in Japan by Alps/Alpine

Original price: 900 DM Germany

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Victor HR-X1 | HR-X1 Limited (1991) - Vivid Images and Sound

 

Brand: Victor (JVC)

Model: HR-X1 | HR-X1 Limited

Year: 1991

Vivid images, Evolution of beauty, heart-pounding high quality. How beautiful can a video be? The HR-X1 and X1 Limited are a new generation of high-definition super VHS video recorders that bring to another level Victor's original technology, the VHS system. In addition to the newly developed fast-response full-time full-loading super solid mechanism, a 19 micron track Sendust Super Crystal head is perfect for even higher image quality. The standard mode is equipped with a 58-micron super crystal head, and together with 3D digital YC separation/noise reduction, the total image quality is surprisingly beautifully polished. High Fidelity audio is also included, especially usefull for high quality recordings from the built-in "BS" satellite receiver. Two version of this model were available, the all black HR-X1 and the luxury silver model with wood side panels, the HR-X1 Limited.

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YAMAHA PF-1000 (1983) - Natural Sound Turntable

 

The PF-1000 introduced by Yamaha in 1983 is a belt-driven turntable with 3-point inverted spring suspension with rubber surrounds. A resin-cast FG-Servo motor drives the bronze subplatter while platter itself is made of diecast aluminum (outer part). The turntable is fitted with a special Dynamic Balance Twin-Pipe tonearm where the left and right cartridge wires are separated, each into one arm. Other features include a carbon-fibre resin headshell, record clamp with strobe disc, pitch control and oil-damped cueing mechanism. Available with walnut finish and brushed aluminium top parts or full black. Size: 473x154x376 | Weight 13,7kg.

SHARP CD-X17 (1988) - Compact Mini Hi-Fi

 

The Sharp Live Mini system is built using the CD-X17 compact mini Hi-Fi as a basis. This compact mini hi-fi system features programmable CD player with tape edit functions and 20 track calendar, digital stereo FM tuner with 30 presets, double auto reverse cassette recorder with Dolby B and Sharps unique Twincam drive system, 35W/ch stereo amplifier with power indicator - phono input - surround mode, 2-way loudspeaker with 12cm rear passive radiator and full system remote controller. The KA-X17 tune-up kit consists of a dedicated stand for the main unit and the additional CP-W75B subwoofer (16cm + 25cm passive radiator), speaker stands, power and speaker cords and indoor antenna.

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Fine Arts by Grundig A-9000 (1987)

 

Brand: GRUNDIG

Model: Fine Arts A-9000

Year: 1987

Continuous power: 2x120 Watt Sinus 8 Ohm

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.005%

Frequency Response: 7Hz-100KHz

Dimensions (WxHxD): 435(+40)x146(+15)x330 mm

Weight: 13,1 kg

Original sale price: 2000 DM Germany

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AKAI GX912 (1986) - Master Mixdown Cassette Deck

 

Brand: AKAI

Model: GX-912

Year: 1986

A high performance stereo cassette deck for studio use. The GX912 Master Mixdown Cassette Deck incorporates the latest design advancements to meet the challenge of the most demanding studio applications. A Closed Loop Double Capstan System ensures optimum tape-to-head contact and smooth tape transport at all times. The FL display gives you a bright, highly visible readout of the current status of all important operational settings. The digital electronic tape counter shows the elapsed time, as well as the index position, and the time remaining. The GX912 fits into a 2U standard 19 inch rackmount for fast and simple installetion.

Technical Data:

Head: 3 GX-Head 

Motors: 2+1 motor - Direct Drive capstan

Dolby B-C

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 21kHz±3dB (Metal tape)

    20Hz to 20kHz±3dB (Chrome)

    20Hz to 19kHz±3dB (Normal)

Wow and Flutter: 0,025% (WRMS)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 482.6x105x372mm

Weight: 7kg

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MITSUBISHI V7000 (1991) - S-VHS Hi-Fi Stereo

 

Brand: MITSUBISHI

Model: HV-V7000

Year: 1991

Refined high image quality and high sound quality technology, Super VHS format. The newly developed Σ(Sigma) Sendust head is used at the heart of video recording and playback. Mitsubishi's unique method of forming a sendust film on only one side of the head gap increases output in all frequency bands compared to conventional ferrite heads. Highly accurate video recording and playback can be achieved with noiseless performance across the entire range of special playback. The head is cleaned every time a cassette is inserted or removed to maintain high image and sound quality.

Technics SL-FM1 (1978) - The "Wireless" Turntable

A record player with a built-in FM transmitter. The record player signal picked up by the cartridge is transmitted from the antenna on FM stereo radio waves, and you can enjoy playing records by setting the dial on your stereo tuner or radio cassette to 78MHz (±1.5MHz). Quartz is used for the FM radio wave transmitter, achieving low distortion and excellent stereo separation. Powered by 6 single dry cell batteries (DC9V), it is also portable. In addition, by adopting the FG servo DC motor with low power consumption, it can be used for up to aproximately 100 hours (when used for 4 hours a day). Furthermore, with the dedicated AC adapter, it can also be used with AC power. The SL-FM1 also has a line output terminal.