Sony CDP-XE900 CD-player
Sony CDP-XE900 CD-player

Sony currently offers three Fixed Pickup CD players to the general public, and the 900 is the coolest among them. Not only this design of the drive unit came from the ES series to the H category, but also the C-PULSE pulse-current processor, first used by the company in 1995. By the way, thanks to the...
JVC MX-D301T Mini stereo system
JVC MX-D301T Mini stereo system

The first thing that catches your eye when introducing the junior model of the MX series is the vertical arrangement of the three-disc CD changer, which is easy and convenient to use, also thanks to the Compu Play logic. From the multifunctional remote control, direct dialing of the CD track is available,...
Aiwa AD-WX929 Cassette deck
Aiwa AD-WX929 Cassette deck

Aiwa AD-WX929 looks compact, it is equipped with many features - Dolby B, C noise reduction systems, HX Pro dynamic bias system, automatic tape type selection and a timer. When you turn on the Repeat mode, the same piece of recorded material is played back. The Blanc Skip mode provides the ability to...
Yamaha RX-V2067 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V2067 AV-receiver

Yamaha's new line of AV receivers, currently consisting of eight AV receivers, reflects the most current trends in equipment, combining not only audio and video technologies, but also some solutions from the computer sphere. Today we will get acquainted with them on the example of the RX-V2067 model,...
Sherwood R-863RT AV-receiver
Sherwood R-863RT AV-receiver

The originality of the device is given by a very impressive overlay on the front panel, which combines a fluorescent display and buttons for selecting a signal source/decoding mode into the main working area. One floor below, under a semicircular notch, are the controls for other functions and the AV...
Arcam Alpha One Amplifier
Arcam Alpha One Amplifier

For those who closely follow the evolution of technology under the Arcam brand, the phrase Alpha One is already familiar. In the mid-90s, an entry-level CD player was produced under this name, but in design it is the previous generation. The new younger brother in the Alpha series from the face completely...
Yamaha AX-592 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-592 Amplifier

Yamaha stereo amplifiers always carry the stamp of a long tradition. This is manifested both in the details of the exterior that are dear to the heart, and in the internal solidity that is mandatory for the product of the company. In the AX-592, specific amplifying functions are presented in a set that...
TEAC A-R600 Amplifier
TEAC A-R600 Amplifier

The amplifier is seriously beautiful, as evidenced by the exquisite gold edging and careful graphics of the inscriptions. But it does not leave the feeling that its overly solid dimensions are determined by the design of the front panel, and not by the internal content. In this sense, the interior of...
Pioneer A-607R Amplifier
Pioneer A-607R Amplifier

In this amplifier, the company has returned to a recognizable design: unlike the previous model of the 600 series, there is again no decorative cover, and the full indication display of the amplifier state, traditional for the company, has been restored. The connected input, recording source and speakers,...
NAD C340 Amplifier
NAD C340 Amplifier

It seems that the C340 was conceived by the company to repeat the success of the legendary 3020 amplifier, which began the history of NAD. And this was done already taking into account the accumulated experience and such novelties as the load resistance control circuit (ISC), which controls the operation...
Musical Fidelity Elektra E11 Amplifier
Musical Fidelity Elektra E11 Amplifier

Lately, we've had to interact more often with Musical Fidelity's extravagant keg blocks. The same amplifier, more traditional in appearance, almost completely repeats the previous model E10 of the Elektra series. This series is the initial one in the company's production program. It lacks not only tone...
Marantz PM6010 OSE Amplifier
Marantz PM6010 OSE Amplifier

At first glance, the PM6010 OSE has a retro touch to the front panel layout, harking back to Marantz' golden age amp models in the early 70's. He opens a new OSE (Original Special Edition) series of Marantz devices, in which, according to the idea of the company's ideologists, the quality is brought...
Harman/Kardon HK650 Amplifier
Harman/Kardon HK650 Amplifier

Externally, Harman/Kardon devices, and amplifiers in particular, are very conservative, but therefore recognizable. Visually, it seems that the HK650 has a minimum of organs, but in terms of functionality, it follows the best traditions of the era of undivided supremacy of stereo sound. And besides,...
Denon PMA-735R Amplifier
Denon PMA-735R Amplifier

The PMA-735R incorporates at least two proprietary design features that Denon places particular emphasis on. First, there are the original high-current output transistors in the power amplifier, which provide twice the output current at signal peaks. And secondly, the obligatory presence of two power...
Infinity Kappa 60 Bookshelf speakers
Infinity Kappa 60 Bookshelf speakers

The small dimensions of the Infinity Kappa 60 from the very beginning do not mislead about the seriousness of the developers' intentions to achieve full-fledged sound. And the reason for this is not only the significant cost of the system, but also the completely "non-shelf" weight of the acoustic systems....
Kudos Cardea C10 Bookshelf speakers
Kudos Cardea C10 Bookshelf speakers

Small 12-liter shelf speakers are made in a classic style: rectangular cabinets, a circuit with the lowest possible (for these speakers) crossover filters, high-level speakers themselves. The SEAS Excel "Crescendo" T29CF002 soft dome made of SONOMEX material with a sustained constant thickness and weight...
B&W DM605 S2 Floor standing speakers
B&W DM605 S2 Floor standing speakers

The DM605 S2, like all systems in this series, uses a number of developments implemented in the top 800 B&W series. In particular, a "nautilus" tweeter with an exponential waveguide as a design is installed on the system. Paired inclusion of woofers with light and rigid diffusers made of cellulose reinforced...
Infinity Reference 51i Floor standing speakers
Infinity Reference 51i Floor standing speakers

Infinity Reference 51i is a three-way bass reflex speaker system. The number of drivers matches the number of bands: an inch dome tweeter, a 130mm cone midrange driver and a 210mm woofer. One of the main advantages of the Reference series loudspeakers are the radiating elements of the drivers: tweeter...
Polk Audio PSW505 Subwoofer
Polk Audio PSW505 Subwoofer

The driver located on the front panel of the American subwoofer makes a big impression: a 300-m head with a cone made of cellulose coated with a polymer layer, a flat central dustproof insert and a wide polymer suspension. The magnetic screen allows you to place the device close to the TV or even use...
Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo One Bookshelf speakers
Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo One Bookshelf speakers

The first model of the series, which was the product of the evolution of the Aegis line, outwardly resembles the original. However, the upper part of the EVO ONE spectrum is illuminated by new tweeters (VIFA), crossover filters have undergone a corresponding correction. There are three vinyl finishes...