Nakamichi ZX-7 Cassette Deck
While some audiophiles complain about the high cost of components in the 21st Century, back in 1981 when Nakamichi introduced the ZX-7, it had a retail price of $1,250.
JBL L-100 Century Loudspeakers
The first pair of “real” HiFi speakers I’d ever heard were JBL’s, a pair of L-26’s to be exact, with orange grille cloth and light oak cabinets. You never forget your first.
Dual 1219 Turntable
Many of us have fond memories of Dual turntables. In the mid to late 70’s, these automatic, idler drive tables were top contenders, with stiff competition coming from the likes of Thorens and Garrard.
Nakamichi Dragon
With an 11-year production run that ended in 1993, the Nakamichi Dragon epitomized cassette-deck technology, and to many enthusiasts, it was considered the Holy Grail of what could be accomplished at 1 7/8 i.
Conrad-Johnson MV-50
The MV 50 was one of Conrad-Johnson’s earliest vacuum-tube power amplifiers, utilizing EL34/6CA7 output tubes, with a modest power output of 45 watts per channel.
Oracle Alexandria Turntable
Oracle burst on the scene in 1979 with the Delphi turntable, and to many, set a new benchmark for analog playback. The Oracle also blazed a new trail for turntable aesthetics; its open suspended chassis and clear acrylic plinth dramatically contrasted with those of the then-voguish British tables.
Denon DP-62L Direct Drive Turntable
With Technics recently abandoning production of its venerable SL-1200 model, direct-drive turntable fans must either purchase new models from high-end producers like Brinkmann or find used models from sources like eBay or Audiogon.
MartinLogan Aerius i Loudspeaker
MartinLogan’s full-range CLS is the speaker often cited for gaining the company a legion of fans, but if you dig a bit deeper, you’ll find another speaker with similar loyalty—the Aerius, which later became the Aerius i.
Issue 61
TONEAudio’s Music Annual
By The TONE Staff
A complete list of our record reviews for the past year along with a comprehensive
overview of our concert coverage and artist interviews, with an issue by issue listing
at the end.
Ten Best Buys in Vintage Audio
There’s no better way to start an argument between audiophiles than to make a “best of” list. So, prepare to put up your dukes. To make the hit to everyone’s ego easier to bear, we’ll define the parameters that make one amplifier more worthy than another, etc.
Nakamichi PA-7 Amplifier
Nakamichi is synonymous with high-performance cassette decks, but not everyone is as familiar with the rest of its electronics. The company’s first attempts at amplifier and preamplifier design, the 400 and 600 series, were nonetheless popular as they followed the tenets of the day with excellent measured ability albeit somewhat compromised sound.
Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies Headphone Amplifier
Woo Audio makes incredible headphone amplifiers in all shapes and sizes. The American manufacturer, which is based in New York, recently introduced its WA7 Fireflies headphone amplifier, which is especially cool.
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