PIONEER RT-1050 - Professional 2-track tape deck (1974)

The PIONEER RT-1050, besides qualifying as a fully-profesional studio deck with its half-track (2-track) stereo head design and choice of the extra-fast 38 cm/se. tape speed, it also provides the convenience, economy and versatility of the best home-type deck. As standard equipment, the RT-1050 provides the same half-track head arrangement used in all recording studio equipment for 1/4" tape. This arrangement will use the entire width of the tape to store the two stereo channels in one tape-running direction to result in increased accuracy and improved audio characteristics. 

For extra versatility the RT-1050 accepts an optional plug-in head assembly (PP-204T) for 4-track recording and playback. Also standard on the PIONEER RT-1050 is it's two-speed drive system with 19 cm/sec. and professional 38 cm/sec. speeds selectable at the push of a button. The higher, 38 cm/sec. speed is a world-wide standard for half-track studio machines and provides the most ideal audio results possible with 1/4" tape. The deck's 3-motor tape transport system is beefed up to handle all reel sizes up to studio-use 27 cm type with ease. A 5mm - thick chassis and solid, die-cast framework provide additional strength. So that you can use any type of tape with minimum distortion and maximum performance, the RT-1050 is equipped with a three-step BIAS selector (STD, LH-1, LH-2) and a four-step EQ selector (NAB STD/LH and IEC STD/LH). 

Dual-scale level meters, a recording peak indicator, lockable, feather-touch electronic controls and many other Pioneer luxury touches add control convenience and versatility to this unusual stereo tape deck.

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Victor M-L10 - Laboratory Series

The Victor (JVC) M-L10 power amplifier was introduced in 1981 and was based on the earlier Laboratory Series M-7050 from 1979.  The power amplifier is based on the high efficiency class A operation method called "Super A" with zero switching noise. The output stage transistors operates at a constant voltage, only the current is changed, and the whole stage adopts a cascade cicrcuit construction. A distinctive (21 step laquering) mirror finish real wood cabinet is used for both the pre-amplifier and power amplifier. This beautiful Laboratory Series amplifier combo was sold under the Victor brand name in Japan while worldwide it was sold as JVC. Technical data: 160 W/ch (RMS, 8 Ohm, 20Hz-20Khz, 0.002%THD), Dimensions: 46*20.35*41.75, Weight: 28 kg

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YAMAHA M-85 - Ultimate Audio Sophistication (1986)

The M-85 is Yamaha's finest Natural Sound power amplifier, offering massive output power and extreme reproduction purity for the discriminating audiophile. It delivers an astounding 250 watts of power per channel into an 8 ohm load with a mere 0.003% THD. In short, the M-85 offers power to suit any listening requirement. Further, Auto Class A Power and Zero Distortion Rule circuitry make this one of the cleanest sounding amplifiers available. Regardless of the type of music you enjoy - rock, jazz, classical, or anything in between - the M-85 responds with dynamic power on demand, making the most of today's dynamic audio sources. It is capable of driving up to three speaker pairs independently, simultaneously, or in any combination of two. You'll appreciate its heavy-duty speaker connection terminals, wide-range LED peak power level meters, meter display load selector, meter Peak Hold and Range selectors, and full overload protection circuitry. The M-85 is an outstanding achievement in power amplifier design.