SANYO MR-JJ (1982) | Body Stereo

 

The MR-JJ, advertised as the "Body Stereo" was introduced by Sanyo in 1982. This is a stereo cassette-radio unit with a unique design and features. The radio section offers stero sound for FM/AM radio stations but also an receive TV audio (channels 1-3). The cassette section is Metal tape compatible and it features soft play mechanism, anti-rolling mechanism, pitch control and Twin headphone jacks. It has a shape with a natural curve that conform to the body for a just-right fit. Specifications: Frequency range 40-12.000Hz Normal tape, 40-15.000Hz Metal tape | Output 40mW | Power Supply: AC with Optional AC adapter (D3-A1) | DC with Batteries (AA x 2) | Optional battery case (JP-3, D x 2) | Optional car adapter (CB A-2MC) | Battery Life: Approx. 12 hours (using alkaline batteries) | Maximum External Dimensions: Width 108 x Height 114 x Depth 37 mm Weight: Approx. 350g | Available as MR-JJ(R) Red, (W) Silk White, (GR) Gray

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SANSUI aelf7 (1994) | Compact Pure Compo

 

D-alpha7 - Cassette deck featuring a tray-type horizontal loading mechanism that suppresses minute vibrations of the cassette half during tape transport, improving tape transport stability and reducing modulation noise. It is equipped with an auto-bias function, which allows you to automatically set the optimal recording bias value, which differs slightly for each tape, with a single touch. It is equipped with CARS PRO (Computer Assisted Recording System PRO). With this function, the optimal recording level and recording bias value are automatically set with a single touch, and the leader tape is automatically advanced, recording is done in the original track order up to the end of side A, and the last track fades out. On side B, recording starts from the beginning of the track and fades out at the end. If the last track on the tape is less than 32 seconds, it is automatically erased. An aluminum die-cast flywheel is used to achieve high rigidity of the rotating part and tape transport stability. A center mechanism layout is adopted considering the optimal weight balance. Dolby B/C NR noise reduction system and Dolby HX-PRO to improve high-frequency recording characteristics . The display unit has a large 16-segment peak level meter. Wow and Flutter 0,06%, Frequency response 30-18.000Hz Metal.

T-alpha7 - FM/AM stereo tuner.It allows for 15 preset stations for both FM and AM. Furthermore, it features AI Area Fine Memory, which automatically presets receivable frequencies and station names simply by selecting a region. Manual input allows station naming up to 5 digits. It supports AM stereo broadcasting. It includes a 3-program advanced timer for weekly operation (ONCE, EVERY1, EVERY2). A clock display with reduced brightness shows the time when the power is off.

CD-alpa7 - CD player with 1-bit ΔΣ (delta-sigma) D/A converter. The ΔΣ method combines oversampling and noise shaping technologies with high-speed CMOS-LSI technology. While conventional DACs required extremely high element precision and stability, this DAC has the excellent advantage of eliminating distortion dependent on element precision, as long as a stable reference frequency is available. This achieves low-distortion, linear characteristics from large amplitude signals of 0dB to minute signals of -100dB. To reduce vibration and resonance during motor drive, a newly developed transparent resin material, used in the insulators of the AU-α series, is employed as a vibration countermeasure. Furthermore, materials with excellent vibration absorption capabilities are used at the contact points (mechanism base) between each mechanism and the chassis to block vibration transmission paths. It features an optical digital output terminal. It supports CARS PRO recording (high-quality synchronized recording function) when combined with the D-α7 cassette deck.

A-alpha7 - Integrated amplifier of the ALFA series that compactly condenses the technology of the AU-α series. In the A-α7, the combination of the diamond differential circuit and the Wilson current mirror circuit is collectively called the Advanced Diamond Differential Circuit. By incorporating the diamond differential circuit into the power amplifier, the power transistors (LAPT) in the final stage are driven with ample headroom, the signal rise characteristics are improved, and it can handle rapidly changing digital sources. In addition, the Wilson current mirror circuit is used in the first stage of the power amplifier to suppress circuit noise generated in the first stage and improve the overall quality of the amplifier. A twin-monaural power unit configuration is adopted to improve L/R separation, reduce crosstalk, and eliminate mutual interference between L/R. Power output 2x50W 8ohm.

S-alpha7 - Loudspeaker system. The low-frequency range is handled by a 16.5cm cone-type woofer.

The diaphragm is made of non-pressed coniferous pulp material. The high frequencies are handled by a 2.5cm soft dome tweeter. The diaphragm is a 100% silk soft dome. An aluminum die-cast frame is used for the tweeter mounting. The enclosure is a bass reflex structure with a port on the rear. 

The baffle plate is made of high-density MDF and combined with 30mm thick side panels.

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Accuphase E-202 (1974) | Kensonic Laboratory

 

The Accuphase E-202 was a classic high-end integrated amplifier introduced in May 1974 that delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms with both channels driven, maintaining less than 0.1% distortion across the full 20 Hz–20 kHz range. Developed using the advanced engineering principles of the Accuphase P-300 power amplifier and Accuphase C-200 control center, the E-202 combines separate-component performance with the convenience of an integrated design. Its robust parallel push-pull output stage, oversized power transformer, and massive 20,000 µF filter capacitors ensure exceptional dynamic headroom and stable power delivery, allowing the amplifier to reproduce both powerful musical peaks and delicate low-level passages with remarkable clarity. A distinctive Speaker Damping Control lets users select three damping factors to optimize the amplifier–speaker interaction and reveal the full tonal character of virtually any loudspeaker. Additional highlights include dual power output meters, a high-linearity phono equalizer with selectable cartridge impedance, subsonic filtering, precision tone controls, multiple tape deck connections, and comprehensive protection circuitry—making the Accuphase E-202 a legendary vintage audiophile integrated amplifier known for its clean, detailed sound at any listening level. Specifications: 2x100W RMS 8ohm | THD 0,15% 8ohm | Dimensions (W/H/D) 455x152x355mm | Weight 19,5kg | Original sale price in Germany 2450 DM (In 1972, brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga left Trio-Kenwood corporation to form a separate company. This was Kensonic Laboratory, releasing products under the brand name Accuphase.)

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TEAC V-970X (1988) | 3 head cassette deck

 

The V-970X is one of the finest examples of TEAC's leading position in tape recording technology. The three-motor drive uses IC logic control, resulting in quiet operation. The highly precise dual-capstan configuration reduces modulation noise and wow and flutter. The precision three-head playback system adds nothing to the original. The TEAC Servo Control System (HTSC) monitors smooth operation and tape tension. Hysteresis tape tension control system developed for the first time worldwide by TEAC engineers. While automatically controlled tape tension systems are widely used in professional recorders and high-end reel-to-reel tape recorders due to their precision and reliability, it took TEAC's foresight and technical expertise to apply this development to cassette recorders. Other distinctive TEAC cassette recorder features include bipolar power supplies to ensure absolute accuracy in signal transmission, bias calibration controls, and the use of amorphous cobalt alloys in the recording and playback heads—another technology first developed for professional use. For greater ease of use, TEAC offered a selection of proven noise reduction systems — Dolby B, Dolby C, and dbx but also Dolby HX Pro for further signal enhancement and increased headroom. The amorphous cobalt three-head system enables optimal recording and playback heads and allows real-time monitoring during recording. Specifications: 3-head system, LC-OFC cobalt amorphous recording and playback head, double-gap ferrite erase head | 2+1 motor system, 1-DC capstan, 1-DC reel, 1-DC servo | Wow and Flutter 0,025% (WRMS) | Frequency response 20-21.000Hz Metal, 20-20.000Hz chrome, 20-18.000Hz normal | Dimensions (W/H/D) 471x124x280mm | Weight 6,6kg | Wireless remote control RC-311 | Original sale price in Germany 1450 DM

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MITSUBISHI HV-V5000 (1989)

 

As a response to increased demand for High-quality image, high-quality sound, and multi-digital picture processing for big screen TVs Mitsubishi introduced the top-of-the-range HV-V5000 in 1989. This offers a S-VHS format with horizontal resolution of over 400 lines with DYNAMIC COMB FILTER to suppresses color bleeding and dot interference, achieving beautiful images. With a unique digital tracking it brings out the best image and sound quality from tape. The V5000 is also equipped with DRI and ADI circuits for further refinement of the ultra-high density Hi-Fi audio recording method. There is also a power cord with polarity indicator. Mitsubishi's unique Digital Fine technology automates tracking adjustment during play still and slow motion. It also significantly reduces frame skipping when switching back to normal playback. Multi-digital (49-64-81/100 screens). Enjoy digital video play in 8 levels (9, 16, 25, 36). ● Multi-channel ● Multi-strobe ● Multi-still ● Multi-time search: Plays back every 5 minutes (or 10 minutes) of footage from the recorded tape for a few seconds, and displays the last scene of each as a still image along with the time. ● Multi-address search: Plays back the first few seconds of the VASS signal for a few seconds, and displays the last scene of each as a still image along with the address number. If you record an insert at the beginning of the tape, it will serve as a table of contents, which is very convenient. Jog/Shuttle for easy and precise editing. An editing window that displays the footage from the editing and recording tape (when paused) and the footage from the broadcast program or dubbing material on a parent-child screen. Multi-editing is convenient for setting the start point of multi-insert recording. By projecting the image on the screen with the multi-strobe, you can easily search for the desired cut scene with the jog dial while viewing the previous and next scenes. Connect to the optional editing controller (EC-1000 type) terminal to enjoy full-scale editing.  Regardless of the position you start playback from, the cumulative time (hours, minutes, seconds) from the beginning of the tape is displayed on the screen, allowing you to accurately check the remaining tape time. You can also enjoy time counter search (time counter search) (3x mode: approx. 140x speed, standard mode: approx. 46x speed). Also the FE (Flying Erase) head is a unique editing mechanism based on the concept of high image quality. It accurately traces and erases each frame of previously recorded footage, then records new footage. There is virtually no color noise or color bleeding at the joins between frames, as with conventional methods, allowing for smooth, beautiful, and highly accurate splicing.

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SONY WM-W800 (1985) | Double Cassette Walkman

 

The Sony WM-W800 Walkman is one of the most distinctive portable cassette players ever produced during the golden age of personal audio. Introduced by Sony in 1985, the WM-W800 stands out for its unique dual-cassette design, allowing users to carry and play two tapes simultaneously in a single compact device. Visually, the WM-W800 reflects the bold industrial design language that defined Sony’s premium Walkman lineup. Its symmetrical twin cassette doors, solid construction, and distinctive styling give the player a futuristic look. Unlike standard cassette players of the period, the WM-W800 emphasizes convenience and novelty while maintaining the high engineering standards associated with classic Sony portable audio equipment. From a technical perspective, the WM-W800 delivers the clear, dynamic cassette playback quality expected from late-generation Walkman models. The transport mechanism is carefully engineered for stable tape handling, helping preserve sound quality while minimizing wow and flutter during portable use. While the WM-W800 was constructed fairly simply (by mounting two WM-10 type mechanisms back to back) it also offered tape to tape copy...on the go if you wish... As well as being able to copy tapes, the WM-W800 could also make “live” recording using the miniature stereo microphone capsule that was included with each machine. The microphone socket included a “plug in power” connection for amplified type microphones...then there was also a FM tuner module that can be inserted in the cassette compartiment for FM Stereo radio broadcasts. Specifications: Frequency response 40-15.000Hz (Metal tape) | Size 116x88,7x38,2mm | Wight 360g

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PIONEER mini HI-FI 3000 (1979)

 

The Pioneer Mini Hi-Fi 3000 System was introduced in 1979 and it was presented as "a new standard for high fidelity". Not just the dimensions that are noteworthy. Two other important aspects deserve to be highlighted: ease of use and sound quality. Unlike even smaller and more expensive mini or micro systems, Pioneer presented a system that met high musical demands. For example, the Pioneer Mini Hi-Fi System includes an integrated turntable (still the primary program source). All other components are grouped around the turntable – matching in style and technology. The heart of this mini system is a flat, perfectly constructed stereo amplifier. The power amplifier section is DC-coupled and has an OCL output to improve transient response. The power supply contains an expensive, oversized core transformer and four electrolytic capacitors. The TX-3000 tuner (FM/AM) incorporates a triple rotary capacitor. Its sensitivity is 16.2 dBf. The PL-3000 fully automatic turntable has two motors: a brushless DC Hall servo motor for direct drive of the platter and a second for full automation. The coaxial damping system, as in the more expensive models, dampens resonances. The Dolby cassette deck features a cassette drawer. This design detail was necessary to maintain the flat design, while keeping the cassette in view at all times. Another special feature not found on every cassette machine is a dedicated display for monitoring how much tape has been used and how much time remains for recording or playback. Finally, the mini components include a specially designed speaker box: the compact 2-way CS-X2 model, perfectly matched to the mini system; the maximum power handling is 50 watts. Pioneer also offered a specially designed audio rack (B-3000) for the components of the mini hi-fi system. It consists of two parts, each measuring 38×40×35 cm. These two parts can be stacked or placed side by side. If you need suitable speakers for the mini system: Pioneer offers various systems. You can choose between the HPM-30, the CS-X3 (the smallest Pioneer speaker), and the CS-X2. Specifications:

SA-3000 INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER

40W + 40W (8 ohms, 20-20,000Hz, 0.02% THD), Dimensions: 380 (W) × 83 (H) x 295 (D) mm, Weight: 7.6 kg

TX-3000 FM/AM STEREO TUNER

FM usable sensitivity: Mono; 10.3 dBf (1.8 µV) (IHF), 0.7 µV (26 dB signal-to-noise ratio, 75 ohms) (DIN), Stereo; 20 µV (46 dB signal-to-noise ratio, 75 ohms) (DIN) Dimensions: 380 (W) × 83 (H) × 335 (D) mm, Weight: 4 kg 

PL-3000 FULLY AUTOMATIC DIRECT-DRIVE TURNTABLE

Wow and flutter: 0.03% (RMS, rated), ±0.042% (DIN), Rumble Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 75dB (DIN B) Dimensions: 384 (W) x 145 (H) x 360 (D) mm, Weight: 7.9 kg

CT-3000M Stereo Cassette Deck with Metal Tape Compatibility and Dolby* Noise Reduction, Wow and flutter: 0.05% (RMS, rated), ±0.17% (DIN) Frequency range: 20-19,000 Hz (Metal) Dimensions: 382 (W) × 83 (H) × 329 (D) mm, Weight: 6.4 kg 

CS-X2 TWO-WAY LOUDSPEAKER

Transducers: 16 cm cone woofer, 2.5 cm soft dome tweeter, Frequency response: 60-20,000 Hz Dimensions: 220 (W) × 380 (H) × 205 (D) mm, Weight: 6.5 kg (14 lb. 5 oz.)

B-3000 AUDIO RACK (Optional accessory)

Dimensions: 380 (W) × 401 (H) × 350 (D) mm, Weight: 13 kg (weighed with two parts together)

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HITACHI HA-8700 (1979) | Power Mos-Fet

 

The Hitachi HA-8700 MOS-FET pre-main amplifier is a classic example of late-1970s Japanese high-end vintage hi-fi engineering. Designed using technology derived from the Hitachi HMA-9500, this DC-coupled MOS-FET amplifier combines wide-bandwidth power amplification, advanced phono equalizer circuitry, and dual-mono power supply design—features that made it a standout vintage audiophile amplifier. Designed for demanding audiophile systems, the amplifier combines high-speed MOSFET power devices, a fully DC-coupled signal path, and dual-mono power supply architecture to deliver accurate, transparent sound reproduction across the entire audible spectrum. At the heart of the amplifier is a newly developed Power MOSFET power amplifier stage. Compared with conventional bipolar transistor amplifiers, MOSFET devices provide significantly faster switching performance and wider frequency response. Key performance characteristics include: Ultra-fast switching speed: 0.05 µs | Wide frequency bandwidth: 1 MHz (-2 dB) | High power gain: 85 dB at 100 kHz. This extremely wide bandwidth enables stable negative feedback at very high frequencies, reducing distortion and improving overall amplifier linearity. The fast switching capability also ensures stable push-pull operation even in Class-B output configurations, resulting in excellent transient response and accurate musical reproduction. To fully exploit the performance advantages of MOSFET output devices, the amplifier employs a three-stage power amplifier topology with minimal phase shift. This advanced circuit design ensures stable operation across the entire frequency range while preserving signal integrity and transient accuracy. Low-frequency performance is further enhanced through: DC amplifier power supply architecture | Independent left and right power supplies | Large-capacity high-grade capacitors. This design provides excellent dynamic headroom, bass control, and channel separation, essential for high-fidelity audio reproduction. The main amplifier gain has been increased from 29 dB to 45 dB, allowing the amplifier to deliver higher output capability and improved dynamic performance. A dedicated Main Direct switch allows the power amplifier stage to be connected directly to the equalizer amplifier output, bypassing intermediate circuitry. This shorter signal path reduces signal loss and improves clarity, transparency, and detail retrieval. When the Main Direct function is disabled, the amplifier operates with reduced gain to ensure optimal compatibility with external sources. The entire signal chain—comprising the head amplifier, phono equalizer amplifier, preamplifier, and main power amplifier—uses a complete DC amplifier configuration. By eliminating coupling capacitors both at the input stages and within the negative feedback (NFB) loops, the design achieves: Improved phase accuracy | Faster transient response | Extended low-frequency performance | Greater midrange transparency and high-frequency clarity. This fully DC-coupled amplifier topology is a hallmark of advanced vintage audiophile designs and contributes significantly to the amplifier’s natural and precise sound reproduction.

The amplifier features a high-stability dual-mono power supply, using separate left and right power transformers and large-capacity filter capacitors. This architecture significantly improves channel separation, dynamic stability, and power delivery. To further prevent interference between circuits, dedicated regulated power supplies are used for the tone amplifier and head amplifier stages, isolating small-signal amplification from the main power section. Both Speaker Output A and B terminals use direct output connections, allowing the signal to reach the speaker terminals without passing through the speaker selector switch. This design reduces contact resistance and preserves signal purity and damping performance. The power supply and main amplifier sections are built on a 70-micron copper PCB, twice the thickness of standard circuit boards. This heavy-duty board design reduces impedance between the power supply rails and the output stage, improving current delivery, amplifier stability, and overall audio performance. Specifications: 90W + 90W (8ohm, both channel driven) | THD: 0,002% (8ohm 1kHz) | Frequency characteristic DC-100kHz | Damping factor 80 (1kHz 8ohm) | Dimensions (W/H/D) 435x165x420 mm | Weight 20kg | Original sale price in Germany: 1648 DM

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SONY MU-D11 (1982) | Studiolabo System

 

Recording your own compositions and performances can be even more fun with the Sony MU-D11 multi-recording cassette deck. You can even record an entire quintet by yourself. Adding multi-track recording functionality to a cassette deck really expands the scope of sound play. The MU-D11 is equipped with a multi-track recording function. It allows you to play instrumental quartets and quintets by yourself, sing duets by yourself, create music using synthesizers, and create sound dramas with sound effects. The world of sound play is endlessly expanded. Of course, the basic functions are the same as a regular cassette deck. So you can play your existing cassette tapes, check recordings, and even copy tapes. Enjoy sound crafting with the MU-D11. The first step in multi-track recording is the duo. For example, if you have one guitar, you can create a simple duet by first recording the guitar to the left channel (track 1) and then recording the lead guitar to the right channel (track 2). This synchronized recording of individual tracks (sound with sound) is the easiest way to do double recording. If you play multiple instruments by yourself, it's several times more interesting. By repeatedly overdubbing (sound on sound) from track 1 to track 2 and track 2 to track 1, you can easily create multi-track recordings of three or more ensembles. By playing percussion, guitar, keyboards, wind instruments, and even vocals, you can record your own band performance on tape. Once you experience this fun, you'll never want to stop. The MU-D11 allows for multi-track recording using the same track system as a regular cassette deck or boombox. The heads for tracks 1 and 2 can be switched between playback and recording, and combined with the mixing function, you can record by yourself (or with friends, of course). After roughly locating the beginning of the tape in sync standby, the cueing mechanism rewinds the tape to just before the first sound is heard, so that the beginning of the recording is perfectly aligned. To operate it, simply press the lever lightly with your fingertip and slide it slightly to the left (opposite the direction of travel), and you will hear a clicking sound on the monitor. The studiolabo system even comprised a "Personal Recording Booth" for your home studio.

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SHARP VC-S700 (1990) | 9-Head S-VHS Hi-Fi

 

Equipped with a 19-micron "Amorphous 9 Head" rotating head the S700 records high-quality images of long programs such as satellite broadcasts. Amorphous 9-head is an innovative imaging system developed by Sharp. It inherits the amorphous 9 head system from the S-800 for. By adopting a unique head, the image quality in 3x mode has been improved. Standard mode image quality is beautiful, and 3x mode image quality is almost as good as the previous standard mode. This allows for long recording times with high image quality. Amorphous is a material that maximizes the potential of Super VHS (S-VHS) tape. Amorphous is vapor-deposited onto ferrite, which has excellent playback characteristics. This material is used in triple-mode, which reduces head output. It demonstrates its capabilities by increasing recording and playback output and reducing signal noise (Y-S/N and C-S/N), resulting in clearer images. The ideal head width for recording and playback in 3x mode is 19 microns. Sharp's technology has made this possible. Two of these 19 micron amorphous heads have been added to create an amorphous 9-head video. Crosstalk has been reduced, and edge noise and color flicker have been reduced, resulting in high image quality in 3x mode that approaches that of the conventional standard mode. By switching the heads, even during slow/still mode, clean images with little noise are achieved. Standard mode, 3x mode, special playback, etc. The ideal head mechanism switches to the head best suited to each application. Sharp's unique amorphous 19-micron head produces high image quality. (Featured in the VC-S800 and VC-S700) An auto head cleaner maintains high image quality. Simply insert a tape and the head and drum are automatically cleaned, maintaining beautiful image and sound quality. 3-line logical comb filter: Accurate Y/C separation reduces color bleeding, dot interference, and color fading. Twin convex drum: Convex (protrusions) are installed at the beginning and end of the tape where it contacts the drum to suppress tape vibration and stabilize the tape's running, thereby reducing image shaking. External dimensions and weight: 430 x 106 x 407 mm 7.4kg

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