Victor PC-DX95 (1990)

 

Introduced in 1990, the PC-DX95 from Victor (JVC) was part of the so called CDioss Compo System Series. With the capabilities of two CD players, this is a true musical fortress: the Dual Pickup CD player. It offers the enjoyment of two CD players in one. Featuring independent CD-1 and CD-2 players, playing and editing music has become even more enjoyable. Experience a new kind of music with the Dual Pickup CD. Incredibly, each of the two CDs is equipped... Discover More

JVC AX-A662 (1992) | Advanced Super-A

The JVC AX-A662BK is a high-performance stereo amplifier engineered for pristine audio purity and exceptional long-term reliability. Built around JVC’s proprietary Advanced Super-A circuitry, it delivers the low-distortion sound quality of a conventional Class-A system combined with massive dynamic power reserves—reaching 2x 140 watts at 4 ohms and 2x 200 watts at 2 ohms. 

This digitally compliant amplifier is specifically optimized to protect delicate, low-level musical nuances from background noise. It utilizes a high-precision differential amplifier and buffered inputs to completely eliminate mains hum and common-mode interference, ensuring that quiet passages remain perfectly defined and vibrant rather than swallowed by noise.To maintain total signal integrity, the AX-A662BK features an unobstructed path for audio transmission. It pairs an isolated dual-mono layout—separating the left and right power amplifiers to eliminate crosstalk—with short, relay-controlled signal paths and a "Source Direct" switching mode that bypasses tone controls entirely. The rugged construction includes a solid aluminum front panel, large resonance-damping feet, and a low-vibration power supply to shield the electronics from mechanical interference. Highly versatile, the amplifier features Gm drivers for stable low-impedance speaker driving, dual speaker pair connections, a subsonic filter, and a high-gain phono equalizer that seamlessly accommodates both MM and MC turntable cartridges for premium vinyl playback. When paired with high-quality digital components, the AX-A662BK delivers a natural, distortion-free, "live" listening experience. 

Specifications: 

2x140W Sinus DIN 4ohm | Dimensions (W/H/D) 435x173x447mm | Weight 13kg | Original sale price in Germany 998 DM

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Victor JP-V1000 | JM-S1000 (1975)

 

"Listening to today's voices and living for tomorrow's technology" was the slogan that was used to introduce this new professional audio system in 1975. The Laboratory 1000 series was handcrafted at the Victor Lab Center. The JM-S1000 power amplifier boasts 180W x 2, and a staggering 600W in BTL monaural operation. The JP-V1000, with its comprehensive 4-channel control functions, including 4 SEA channels and a pink noise generator, it not only offers ample adaptability for a wide range of professional applications, but also possesses the finest specifications befitting a master of sound—refined quality and outstanding reliability. The 1000 series is meticulously crafted with the pursuit of the best possible music reproduction from every angle, whether for studio monitoring, as the main system for discerning audiophiles, or as a primary system for music enthusiasts. Furthermore, slight specification changes are possible to suit your specific needs.

JM-S1000 model (Original sale price in Japan ¥480,000) Specifications: Stereo Power Amplifier Circuitry: All-stage direct-coupled Purecon Triple PP OCL Effective Output: 180W + 180W (20Hz-20kHz) | Peak/VU simultaneous display meter (with sensitivity switch) | 4-stage power limiter Dimensions (H) 212.5 × (W) 478 × (D) 488 mm (BTS rack mount) | Weight 30.5 kg

JP-V1000 model (Original sale price in japan ¥480,000) | Model: 4-channel preamplifier | 4-channel input level meter, 4-channel 7-element SEA | pink noise generator | microphone amplifier | headphone monitor amplifier | Dimensions: (H) 162.5 × (W) 478 × (D) 488 mm (BTS rack mount) | Weight: 18.0 kg

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JVC TD-V662 (1995) | 3-Head Direct-Drive

 

The TD-V662 is a Three-Head Direct-Drive Cassette Deck from JVC introduced in 1995. It's 3-Head Layout offers Off-Tape Monitoring while the transport mechanism is a Closed-Loop Dual-Capstan Drive. This is built around a Pulse Servo Direct-Drive Motor with Fully Logic Operation and "Silent Mechanism". Reduced Acoustic Modulation Noise is achieved by the Centrally Mounted Drive. It also features separate Analog and Digital Circuitry with "CD DIRECT" Input and DDRP (Dynamics Detection Recording Processor). Other features include: PCOCC Coil Wires in the Tape Heads, Motorized Cassette Compartment Cover, High Bias Frequency (210 kHz), Recording Calibration (Bias and Level), Dolby HX-Pro and Dolby B/C Noise Reduction with Switchable MPX Filter, Fluorescent Display with Digital Peak Level Meter, Four-Digit Linear Counter, Headphone Output with Volume Control and Enhanced COMPU LINK Control System. Specifications: Heads - METAPERM record head, METAPERM playback head, Ferrite erase head | Motors - Pulse servo direct drive capstan motor, DC motor for reel, DC motor for mechanism | Wow & Flutter 0,035% (WRMS) | Frequency response (-20db) 10-21.000Hz Metal, 10-19.000Hz Type II, 10-19.000Hz Type I | Dimensions (W/H/D) 435x133x332mm | Weight 5,2kg

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Victor HR-20000 (1994)

 

Refined high-quality picture and sound. A magnificent prestige video deck that pursued the truest image and pushed the limits of Super VHS. What kind of Super VHS video deck should we have when pursuing the perfect image? Development of the HR-20000 began with a reexamination of all fundamentals. Numerous new innovations were incorporated into the head, amplifier, and digital signal processing circuitry, and the mechanism was designed to be simple and highly accurate, with improvements made to functionality and operability. The result was the HR-20000, which has solidified its reputation as the prestige model of Super VHS. SC pro head - JVC's high-performance head, which combines high output and low noise, has been further improved. The head width has been balanced to an optimal value. By eliminating crosstalk from adjacent tracks, recording characteristics have been improved, resulting in clearer image quality. Equipped with 629 Digital TBC - the key to stable images and low noise. This function corrects the time axis jitter of the scanning lines caused by tape movement and vibration. It significantly reduces the curvature and roughness of vertical lines, and also effectively corrects jitter-like hue fluctuations and high-frequency jitter, reproducing natural and stable images. Super Solid DD Mecha - Professional-grade high-precision mechanism, Super Solid DD mechanism. The two-reel direct drive and super impedance roller ensure stable tape running with virtually no tension fluctuation, reducing jitter. Furthermore, the full-loading, high-response design ensures high-speed, quiet FF and REW. 3D digital Y/C - A 3D digital Y/C separation circuit that delivers high-quality images on wide screens. The DP-1000 is equipped with a motion-adaptive Y/C separation circuit that eliminates pixel interference and cross color without affecting resolution in any direction, including diagonal directions. This enables the reproduction of fine details and the expression of a clear three-dimensional effect, delivering the high-quality images required in the widescreen era. 3D Hadamard NR - Beautiful details even when played back on a large screen. Digital Hadamard processing using frame memory significantly reduces minute noise added to the luminance signal during recording and playback. AI homme calibration - AI auto-calibration produces high-quality images that are not affected by the tape. The optimum recording level, which varies slightly depending on the tape being recorded, is detected and automatically set. This maximizes the capabilities of each individual tape, achieving high-quality recording and playback. Furthermore, the introduction of a new algorithm has sped up the calibration process to less than 10 seconds. It is also possible to correct changes in characteristics due to head aging. FET amplifier - A hyper-parallel FET preamplifier is used to achieve low noise from the ground up. The amplifier section, which has often been overlooked in the past, has been given a thorough upgrade in quality, with FET preamplifiers that amplify the same signal in parallel for each playback head. The 18 FET preamplifiers, with standard and triple amplification, significantly reduce noise below a few MHz. A thorough vibration-damping structure design eliminates vibrations that affect the image. Vibration control is enhanced by using high-density materials on the bottom and both sides of the chassis, vibration-damping steel plate for the bottom plate, and insulators with a triple suspension structure. NF Super Rewind - NF Super Rewind rewinds a 120-minute tape in just under a minute. If there is a large amount of tape to be rewound, high-speed rewinding is performed in the unloaded state. Airtight door - Airtight cassette door for quieter operation. The cassette slot is fitted with a double-action airtight door that provides a tight seal, blocking out internal noise from the tape and other components, resulting in quieter operation.

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JVC L-E22 (1983)

 

The JVC L-E22 was the smallest linear tracking turntable in the 1983 lineup. It was a compact (340x87x340 mm) fully automatic belt drive turntable featuring the MD-1045 T4P type cartridge mounted to a statically balanced linear arm. In order to play a record, you must close the top cover. All the functions can be controlled via the small pushbuttons placed on the front panel.  

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Victor (JVC) Mezzo Prezio micro (1990)

This is an amazing micro Hi-Fi system introduced in 1990. It was known as the Victor Mezzo Prezio in Japan and JVC Super Digifine micro Worldwide. The components of this system are: FX-105 (FX-V1TN) Computer-Controlled Digital Synthesizer tuner with 40 random preset memory, 16-character alphanumeric display for station names and frequencies, remote control card with numeric keypad - TD-105 (TD-V1TN) 3-Head Dual Capstan Computer-Controlled cassette deck with Dolby B-C HX Pro, fluorescent digital peak display and remote control card - EX-105 (EX-V1TN) Digital Processing Control Amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Digital Acoustics Processor, Input 6-audio and 5-video, on-screen display, dot-matrix fluorescent display, 2 unified A/V remote control cards - ME-105 (ME-V1TN) Dynamic Super-A Power Amplifier, 2x80W 4ohm + 50W centre channel + 2x30W rear, discrete 5-channel amplifier, automatic 2/5 channel operation - SX-105TN 2-Way 3-Speaker bass reflex loudspeakers with two 12cm "metal cone" woofers and 2,5cm Titanium dome tweeter.

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JVC DD-V9 (Victor DD-V9) – 1983 High-End 3-Head Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck

 

Introduced in 1983, the JVC DD-V9 (known in Japan as the Victor DD-V9) represents the pinnacle of JVC’s cassette deck engineering. Combining superior performance specifications, advanced convenience features, and exceptional sound quality, this 3-head auto-reverse cassette deck was designed for audiophiles who demand precision and ease of use. The JVC DD-V9 stands out with its innovative auto-reverse swivel head system, featuring a jewel-lock (ruby-tipped) azimuth adjustment screw. This unique design allows independent head alignment for each direction of tape travel, ensuring optimal playback and recording accuracy. Equipped with a three-head configuration, the DD-V9 uses a Sen-Alloy (SA) recording head and a Metaperm playback head, both hyperbolically curved to deliver extended bass response and excellent tonal balance. At its core, the deck employs a direct-drive capstan system powered by JVC’s proprietary Pulse Servo Motor—a 4-phase, 8-pole, brushless, and coreless FG motor derived from the brand’s renowned turntable technology. This motor ensures stable tape transport, precise speed control, and long-term reliability. To guarantee perfect recording results on any cassette type, JVC incorporated the B.E.S.T. (Bias, Equalization, Sensitivity of Tape) computerized tuning system. In just 15 seconds, it automatically analyzes a tape’s electromagnetic properties and adjusts the deck’s electronics for an ideal match. The fluorescent display panel adds a touch of sophistication, showing remaining tape time, music scan modes, and dual-color level meters with 18 segments per channel for accurate signal monitoring. Frequently used controls are conveniently accessible, while less used functions are neatly hidden behind a slide-in/out panel for a clean, modern design. For added comfort, the DD-V9 supports the optional R-70E wired remote control, enhancing the deck’s already impressive usability. The JVC DD-V9 remains a remarkable example of early-1980s high-fidelity engineering—combining elegant design, innovative technology, and outstanding performance that still impresses vintage audio collectors today.

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Quartz Lock D.D. (1981)

 

Pursuing zero resonance and zero vibration. Whether it's a car, a camera, or even audio equipment, people who get into it seem to end up settling on a manual machine. This is probably because, in addition to expectations for basic performance and reliability supported by simplicity, there is also the great enjoyment of controlling the machine. If a tool is simply a means to accomplish a goal, it should be fine if it can automatically and efficiently complete the job without any hassle. Playing with a machine means that our feelings are transmitted to the machine and a reaction is returned. This is nothing other than recognizing them as living beings. Living things evolve and grow, so it takes a certain amount of time for them to become adults. The Victor (JVC) manual player system QL-A75 is a product that was born 10 years after Victor first proposed the idea of ​​"no resonance, no vibration." By changing the arm pipe and cartridge, you can carefully tailor sound to your liking. There is only one automatic model in this range, and it has an incredibly convenient auto stop-up mechanism. Main specifications of QL-A75 type: Drive system : FG detection double servo quartz coreless DC direct drive | Wow and flutter: 0.008% (WRMS) | Signal to noise ratio = 80dB (DIN-B) | Tone arm type: Dynamic Q damp, pipe exchange system, new gimbal support | Dimensions (W) 495 x (H) 208 x (D) 419mm | Weight = 14.0kg | Original sale price Germany: 1648 DM.

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JVC AX-Z1010TN (1989) | Super DIGIFINE

 

The AX-Z1010TN features JVCs' improved Digital Pure-A Type II that lest you enjoy genuine class-A sound from digital programs without sacrificing power, efficiency or performance. The built-in digital processing circuit is of the latest design: the 8-times oversampling digital filter ensures accurate phase response and lower noise, while the quadruple full-time linear 18-bit combination DAC provides low conversion error, precision and high linearity independent of level. JVCs' exclusive K2 Interface removes ripple and jitter from the signal going to the DAC to prevent the audible effects those anomalies can cause - grainy, metallic sound for instance. The AX-Z1010TN is made for superb analog sound, too. The new Opt Super-A Circuit improves linearity to achieve still lower crossover distortion and still silkier and smoother sound. Also for improved digital performance, the AX-Z1010TN is engineered to drive low impedances even as low as 2 ohms. And to make this entire package easy to operate, the amp comes with a remote control (RM-SA1010U). Main features: 2x100W, 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz. with 0.004% T.H.D. | K2 Interface for highly musical reproduction | Digital Pure-A Type II for class-A low-distortion sound from digital programs | 8-times oversampling digital filter for smooth, precise response | Quadruple full-time linear 18-bit combination DAC for superior low-level linearity | Opt Super-A with Gm Driver for low-distortion class-A sound and better in-use performance from analog programs | Connections for 3 digital components: one optical input, one coaxial input, and coaxial input/output | "DAC DIRECT" for direct D/A converter-to-amp connection | Separate layout for digital and analog circuits to reduce interference | Circuit layout for shortest signal path to ensure "pure" signal transmission | High-gain phono equalizer for MM/MC cartridges | Bass control | Remote control with volume control and speaker switching | Connections for 2 pairs of speakers | Dimensions (WxHxD) 435x173x459mm | Weight 16,8kg | Original sale price in Germany 1899 DM

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Victor DC-G7 (1989) | G Creation - Digital Super Bass

 

AL-E500X

Computerized Fully Automatic Turntable

FX-EG7

TV/FM/AM Digital Sythesizer Tuner

36 station preset

3 program timers

Sleep & Wake Up Timer

AX-EG7

Digital Basic Integrated Amplifier

80W+80W(EIAJ) 

8fs digital filter & 18-bit dual DAC

3 Digital (Optical CD/BS/DAT) & Digital Out

Digital Super Bass

Live Phonic space effect

SEA-EG7

S.E.A. Stereo Graphic Equalizer

Equipped with spectrum analyzer

7-band control

Five-mode spectrum analyzer display

12 patterns of graphic equalizer preset memory

TD-EG7

Double Reverse Cassette Deck

Half shell stabilizer, W reverse deck with Dolby C

New Cyber ​​DD Recording System

Non-stop edit fade link without gaps (CD TAPE TAPE TAPE)

Equipped with electronic Rec volume and optimal recording level setting DDRP

Triple edit (AUTO/PROGRAM/MULTI) to fit perfectly into the specified time

Fade edit without blank space at the end of the tape

Auto fade for editing fades the way you want

DAC Direct REC for pure recording via the shortest possible path

XL-EG7

Opt Digital Compact Disc Player

Optical Digital Output

High Rigidity, Low Resonance and Low Vibration

High speed peak level search

Creation G7

Largest in its class, 3-way speaker with 28cm woofer

A new 60-key full remote control with ease of use

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Victor TD-550 (1972) | 3 motor auto reverse tape deck

 

3 motor auto reverse. A real tape deck! Although it is not as convenient as a cassette tape, the joy of operating the machine and the psychology of tape fans are what make the open reel type so appealing. The mechanism must also be able to fully respond to that. The TD-550 model released in 1972 is a three-motor auto-reverse tape deck for advanced tape enthusiasts. The 3 motors include an optimal 6-pole eddy current motor for winding, and a 4-8-pole hysteresis synchronous motor for the capstan, ensuring accurate and stable rotation. Operation is via full-scale all-electronic piano push buttons, and all operations can be performed with the lightest touch of your fingertips, giving the feeling of a professional machine. The drive system is center capstan type. The four heads are arranged symmetrically on the left and right, so the auto reverse function ensures that recording and playback are performed under the same conditions both ways. Other features include a convenient pause button for recording, an electromagnetic brake mechanism that does not put strain on the tape, sound-on-sound, and a well-equipped amplifier section, so you can enjoy authentic tape play with high-quality sound.

Track system: 4-track stereo

Reel used: Maximum No. 7

Tape speed = 19cm/sec 9.5cm/sec

Motor = for capstan (1), for reel (2) 

Head = for recording/playback (2), for erasing (2) 

Frequency response = 30-22,000Hz (SH tape)

Signal to noise ratio: 59 dB or more (JIS) 

Wow and flutter: 0.07% WRMS (19 cm/sec)

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