PIONEER Private PRO D8 (1987) | Hi Quality System

 

Pioneer X-D8.The advanced digital-audio design and direct digital inputs and outputs make it the ideal partner for the explosively increasing number of digital sources. These are perfect components in response to requests from audio enthusiasts. The Private PRO D8 from Pioneer was introduced in September 1988. The heart of this system is a 130W+130W amplifier with built-in 16bit twin D/A converter featuring 2 optical digital inputs, 1 optical digital input and 1 output. Further components include a fully automatic turntable, digital tuner, 2x10 band graphic equalizer with twin spectrum analyzer and memory bank, twin reverse cassette deck with HX Pro, 3-way speaker system with 25cm woofer with aluminum die-cast frame, magnetic shielding and a 30mm extra-thick baffle. The whole system could be remote controlled via the included system remote controller.

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Aurex (1978) - Seriously Modern

 

Aurex PC-X80AD (1978)

Even though technically is "only a 2-motor 2-head deck" it is extremely well built and it also sounds very good. Here are some technical highlights of this exclusive model sold in very low numbers. (Some say the production number was 130 but a deck with serial number 161 was also spotted). First there is the front panel that is a solid piece of die-cast aluminum. Then the mechanism is bolted straight to the front panel. This is clearly visible by the presence of the mounting bolts around the open cassette bay. The head used is a Sendust head labelled AS (Aurex Sendust). The deck has two transformers - one for audio and one for the tape mechanism. The PC-X80AD has a 3-position tape selector on the front panel for Normal, Chrome and Special tape but, the Special tape position has a switch located on the back panel of the unit to select between FeCr and Metal tape. This makes-it one of the first, if not the first cassette deck with Metal tape capability. All this technological tour-de-force was implemented in support of the adres noise reduction (a Toshiba development) system capable of 84dB signal to noise ratio and a frequency response of 20-20.000Hz with Metal tape. The most visually and technically striking feature is however the level meter. This is a Plasma Peak Level indicator with an unbelievable 201! segments. The open cassette mechanism had also a transparent dust cover that had to be removed by hand. The RM-15 wired remote control was sold separately. Size: 420x148x384mm (WxHxD) | Weight: 12kg | Original sale price: 2500 DM in Germany.

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DENON VA-75 (1984) | DENOX AV System

 

Brand: DENON

Model: VA-75

Year: 1984

Denon's AV system Denox is an advanced Hi-Fi video with an emphasis on sound quality, created by a professional audio designer. The DENON VA-75 uses two rotating heads for audio only. This head rotates at a high speed of 1,800 revolutions per minute, recording the audio signal in the deep layer of the tape's magnetic band and the video signal in the surface layer. The circuit configuration has been designed with a thorough emphasis on sound quality, creating high-fidelity audio recording and playback capabilities worthy of the Hi-Fi name, excellent sound quality characteristics that approach that of CDs. The VA-75 also features a built-in FM stereo tuner.

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YAMAHA PX-2 (1979) | Heavy Velvet

 

Brand: YAMAHA

Model: PX-2

Year: 1979

Massively built. Delicately precise. Elegantly styled. That's Yamaha's PX-2 tangential tracking quartz-locked turntable, the flagship of a remarkable new series of turntables from Yamaha. One of the major performance advancements on the PX-2 is Yamaha's unique optimum mass straight tonearm assembly. Among the most significant benefits of optimum mass is that it specifically addresses two of the most critical elements of music signal tonal quality - tonearm resonant frequency characteristics and high trackability with a wide range of cartridges. The PX-2 is also a study in durability with its solid, anti-resonant monolithic diecast aluminum bas.

Technical data:

Type: 2-speed Fully Automatic Linear Tracking

Motor: Quartz-Servo Direct-Drive 

Platter: 310mm die-cast aluminum alloy

Wow & Flutter: 0.01%

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

Tonearm length: 190mm

Dimensions: 493x156x428 (WxHxD)

Weight: 17kg

Original sale price: 2700 DM in Germany

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Victor FF-700 (1976) | Stereo Hi-Fi System

 

The FF-700 is a unique Hi-Fi system created in 1976 by Victor (JVC - Japan Victor Company). One can clearly see the design ideas "borrowed" from Bang & Olufsen (see Beomaster 6000) and JBL (see JBL Paragon). The FF-700 consists of a 22W/ch FM-AM stereo receiver, a belt-drive turntable and two back-loaded 2-way loudspekers featuring a 16cm paper cone woofer manufactured by Hawley in the USA. Placing the two loudspeakers on their side (and adding a custom stand) creates a visual reference to the JBL Paragon loudspeaker system even if they are technically more simple but still they follow the same backloaded principle.   

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KENWOOD KA-8100 (1977) | Dual Power Supply

 

Brand: KENWOOD

Model: KA-8100

Year: 1977

Power Output: 2X75W (8ohm, 20Hz to 20kHz, both channel driven, THD 0,03%)

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.03%

Frequency Response: 5Hz-100KHz

Damping factor: 50(8 ohms)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 430x149x384 mm

Weight: 14.5 kg

Original sale price: 1298 DM

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marantz SD-930 (1983) | Digital Monitoring

 

marantz SD-930 (1983) | Digital Monitoring

The SD-930 cassette recorder was introduced by marantz in 1983 (November 1983). A lot of confusing and contradictory information can be found about this model, and I'm not talking about information found on the internet but, official manufacturer descriptions. Both the German and English product brochure present this model as having 3-heads but in the same time they present the auto-reverse models also as having 3-heads (Mathematically they all do have 3-heads but they have different functions). Then for even more confusion the service manual says that the SD-930 is a "2 Head System" model... No need to worry though, 1001 Hi-Fi comes to the rescue. The SD-930 is a 3-Head model with separate 1xerase, 1xrecording and 1xplayback head but...there is no monitor switch, yet the inscription on the front panel reads "Digital Monitor Cassette Deck SD930". All clear, isn't it? For whatever reason it seems that the 3-head configuration is only used by the Automatic Compu-Bias System and the MAAC system. The MAAC (Marantz Auto Azimuth Control) system is the highlight of this model. This system is utilizing a piezo-ceramic electric element to adjust the play head for optimal playback of any tape recorded on any cassette deck. This piezo-electric system is actually a Philips technology adapted from a their system used by the Video2000 home video system. The inclusion of a dbx noise reduction system (beside Dolby B and C) guarantees high dynamic range recordings from Digital sources like the newly introduced CD. The mechanism used by this model is a standard 2-motor Direct Drive model with single capstan transport. If all this was not enough there were also 2 versions of this model. This time however is a simple aesthetic difference where the international model was silver(gold) while the Japanese market model was black and it also had a black stripe at the bottom of the front making-it look taller.   

Technical Data:

Head: 3-Head System - Sendust (no Monitor) 

Motors: 2 motor Direct Drive

dbx, Dolby B-C, Automatic Compu-Bias, separate wired remote RMC-1

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 22kHz (Metal tape)

    20Hz to 20kHz (Chrome)

    20Hz to 20kHz (Normal)

Wow and Flutter: 0,025% (WRMS)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 416x122x300mm

Weight: 6.5kg

Available in black and silver(gold).

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Victor HR-X5 (1996) | S-VHS Hi-Fi

 

Brand: Victor

Model: HR-X5

Year: 1996

The HR-X5 from Victor delivers high quality image with the help of various innovative circuits. The Digital TBC Corrects jitter caused by tape running and vibration, reducing vertical line bends and roughness. The 3D Super Color removes noise and corrects color loss in details to create images with clear outlines. Two Victor original custom ICs and large capacity 4Mbit memory enables more accurate Y/C separation and S/N improvement over a wide band, producing high-quality images. The use of a 19 micron Sendust HD Pro Head improves High-frequency characteristics and color signal recording/playback characteristics. The AI Hypertangent is a new technology that suppresses switching noise in Hi-Fi audio by adaptively moving the switching point. (3dB improvement compared to conventional method). Dimensions: 435x114x362mm (WxHxD)

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ONKYO Scepter 3001 (1989) | Speaker System

 

Brand: ONKYO

Model: Scepter 3001

Year: 1989

The Scepter 3001 was introduced by Onkyo in 1989 and it featured a Super Labyrinth System Super Woofer for extremely deep bass. The front facing 20cm MID4 woofer reproduced a wide frequency range of 80 Hz to 1.5 kHz. This bandwidth covered the entire spectrum of the human voice for uncommonly realistic and cohesive vocal reproduction. For an extremely high frequency reproduction an ultra-lightweight aluminum tweeter in a spherical enclosure was placed on the top of the loudspeaker system.

Technical Data:

4-Way Labyrinth System

Max. Input: 250 W

Frequency Range: 20Hz-50.000Hz

Impedance: 4ohm

Super Woofer: 25cm "Delta Olefin" cone

Woofer: 20cm "Cross Carbon" cone 

Midrange: 5cm Ultra-Lightweight Aluminum 

Tweeter: 2.5cm Ultra-Lightweight Aluminum

Dimensions: 321x1130x460mm (WxHxD)

Weight: 51kg

Original sale price/pair 4200 DM Germany

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SONY XO-1001 (1982) | Barcode Casseiver

The XO-1001 from Sony was a new kind of stereo component. It is a so called "casseiver", a combination of a cassette recorder, radio and amplifier with a twist. The XO-1001 also features a cutting-edge barcode reader pen with the matching barcode programming sheet. This can be used for programming functions such as: recording programming, radio station programming, duration of recording, tape type... While the cassette section does have automatic tape selector some of the cassettes still did not feature the Metal tape detection holes thus the "manual barcode selector" is also included. The cassette recorder features a 2-motor transport, Dolby noise reduction and remaining time indicator tape counter while the amplifier section is rated at 40W/ch. Size: 430x130x440mm | Weight: 11kg. | Original sale price was 2198 DM in Germany.

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ONKYO M-506RS | P-305RS (1983) - Super Servo Integral

 

Brand: ONKYO

Model: M-506RS | P-305RS

Year: 1983

The M-506RS is the final version of the 506 series introduced in 1979, and is a highly complete amplifier that inherits basic technologies such as the super servo integral method and linear switching method. The sound is balanced, smooth with high level of perfection.

ONKYO M-506RS Power Amplifier

Continuous power: 2X140W (8ohm, 20Hz to 20kHz)

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.003%

Frequency Response: 5Hz-100kHz 

Signal to noise: 120dB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 480X174X422 mm

Weight: 20.5 kg

ONKYO P-306RS Pre-Amplifier

Total harmonic distortion: <0,0015%

Frequency response: 0.8Hz-170kHz

Dimensions (WxHxD): 480X100X403 mm

Weight: 10.5 kg

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GRUNDIG CT-905 (1991) | Fine Arts Recorder

 

Brand: GRUNDIG

Model: CT-905

Year: 1991

Technical data:

Heads: 3-head

Motors: 2 motor Dual Capstan

Dolby B-C, HX-Pro, Fluorescent VU meter, 

Manual BIAS & Level with Test-CD

Frequency Response: 30-20.000Hz Metal

    30-20.000Hz Chrome

    30-20.000Hz Normal

Wow & Flutter: 0.08%

Dimensions: 435(+40)x102x330 mm (BxHxT)

Original price: 998 DM Germany

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TOSHIBA V-L70 (1984) | ViewStar Beta Hi-Fi

 

Brand: TOSHIBA

Model: V-L70

Year: 1984

As the diversification of high sound quality sources continued to progress, with the advent of stereo television broadcasts, audio multiplex broadcasts and video discs there has been a strong desire to achieve high-fidelity sound as well for home video tape users. This is what the Beta Hi-Fi is for. This system allows to achieve excellent sound comparable to digital audio, with flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz and an impressive dynamic range of 80dB. All these are of course only suplimentary to the well known and high quality Beta video system including all picture enhancing methods and programmed recording. Size: 420x105x369mm (WxHxD) | Weight: 10.5kg. Available in black or silver with dedicated remote control. 

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