Yamaha A-S2000 Amplifier
Yamaha A-S2000 Amplifier

No wonder that audiophiles, who are interested in stereo sound, are beginning to look for a vintage hi-fi (by the way, it's a fact: the equipment of the past years is rapidly becoming more and more expensive and it is becoming more and more difficult to find it every day). Yamaha promptly responded to...
NAD M3 Amplifier
NAD M3 Amplifier

The NAD M3 amplifier has a solid design, construction and weight. The side panels, made in the form of heat sinks, solve all the problems with heat dissipation. The back panel is memorable with very high quality WBT connectors. The front panel is nicely rounded on the sides, has a blue display and a...
Bluenote S-3 Signature Amplifier
Bluenote S-3 Signature Amplifier

We are already very familiar with the S series audio equipment, which is handmade by the Italian company Bluenote. In our tests, we had the younger model S-1 and the more expensive S-3. The device you see on the photo is the crowning element of the line - the only amplifiers of the Demidoff series, produced...
Arcam DiVA A90 Amplifier
Arcam DiVA A90 Amplifier

The Arcam DiVA A90 replaced the A85, with which Cambridge engineers radically reconsidered their views, deciding to combine audiophile circuitry with advanced switching and display systems and advanced balance, timbre and volume controls. The approach, apparently, justified itself. The A90 amplifier...
Atoll CD30 CD-player
Atoll CD30 CD-player

The CD30 is in a strict, branded design with a minimum of controls on the front panel. The transport mechanism (TEAC CD drive) is centrally located, with a high-contrast matrix display to its left. The information displayed on it, including CD-Text data, is quite legible even from a long distance. The...
Cambridge Audio Azur 340A Amplifier
Cambridge Audio Azur 340A Amplifier

The Cambridge Audio Azur 340A is a relatively recent model. It came out after the 540A and 640A amplifiers, which were instantly attributed to the new wave of Hi-Fi. Of course, in comparison with them, the 340A is noticeably simplified. But in what way has it been simplified? The case is the same - elegant...
Luxman K322 Cassette deck
Luxman K322 Cassette deck

In terms of design, function, and performance, this machine can be safely classified as a "classic of the genre. A typical tape pulling mechanism with two DC motors, which has long been proven to be simple and reliable. The recording/playback channel is built according to the classical scheme. A gentleman's...
Sony TA-FE910R Amplifier
Sony TA-FE910R Amplifier

The TA-FE910R does not pretend to be avant-garde in appearance and has a quiet, modern design with the characteristic arrangement of the two large knobs of the motorized volume controls and the input selector and small knobs of the other controls. The design also incorporates elements of this series,...
Luxman K373 Cassette deck
Luxman K373 Cassette deck

The K373 drive is built according to the two-motor scheme, in which the weighted flywheel of the tong wheel provides sufficiently low detonation (according to the measurement results, less than 0.08%). To protect the cassette from external influences, a stabilizer is installed in the cassette holder...
Philips FA761 Amplifier
Philips FA761 Amplifier

As a typical representative of PHILIPS' 700 series, the FA761 is designed to recreate the high quality of digital sound sources when playing music recordings. To achieve this, technical solutions such as an electronic source selector - there can be a total of six sources, active tone control circuitry...
Technics SL-PS770A CD-player
Technics SL-PS770A CD-player

The SL-PS770A is currently the most expensive model. The device is distinguished by a very high-quality execution of the mechanical units, so that it works without any interfering or just unpleasant noises. The movement of the loading tray is accompanied by a slight buzzing sound, which is similar to...
Teac CD-P1800 CD-player
Teac CD-P1800 CD-player

Externally, the older brother of the TEAC family is not immediately recognizable. Perhaps only the presence of the extended indicator of operation modes and the keys of music scanning (Intro Play) on the front panel give it away. Inside is another matter. The Teac CD-P1800 has a single bit DAC with a...
Onkyo DX-7110 CD-player
Onkyo DX-7110 CD-player

The single-bit converter used in this turntable, manufactured by Onkyo, is called PWM ACCUPULSE. The device impresses with the elaborate and well thought-out indication of all the activated functions, which are more than in many other models. For example, the switching on of the pause mode is indicated...
Parasound C/DP-1000 CD-player
Parasound C/DP-1000 CD-player

The American company Parasound is famous for its two-unit CD players. Such professional approach was applied by Parasound during the development of a "cheap" budget two-block CD-player, consisting of the C/DP-1000 transport and D/AC-1100 HD D/A converter. However, the C/DP-1000 transport unit is capable...
Yamaha RX-V1900 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V1900 AV-receiver

This is the first time when you see another Yamaha novelty, there is a state close to deja vu - wasn't it this model we tested a year ago? Put RX-V1900 and RX-V3800 next to each other and I'm sure you won't find even four differences. Yes, the lettering is different and there is a LAN socket for LAN...
Harman/Kardon AVR 3550 AV-receiver
Harman/Kardon AVR 3550 AV-receiver

The desire of the designers of the Harman/Kardon AVR 3550 to keep the signature design of the front panel has resulted in a duplication of indications: the name of the input and surround mode engaged is indicated by an LED near the corresponding inscription and on the two-color fluorescent display. Buttons...
B&W 705 Bookshelf speakers
B&W 705 Bookshelf speakers

The 705 is the pilot speaker in B&W's new lineup, designed to condense the relatively sparsely populated area of "affordable High End". This is a very characteristic feature of the brand's marketing policy... The 705 series will occupy the area between the budget range DM600 S3 and the Nautilus 800 series....
Rotel RA-03 Amplifier
Rotel RA-03 Amplifier

The amplifier is analog, the main nodes are assembled according to the classical scheme on discrete elements. Judging by the marking, the resistors are low-noise; the capacitors are film, there are separate ground spikes for signal and power circuits. Bipolar transistors are used in the output stages....
Rotel RA-920AX Amplifier
Rotel RA-920AX Amplifier

The famous minimalist model by Rotel, which in tests of many audio magazines has repeatedly "outplayed" many more expensive and famous amplifier models. The secret of the popularity of audio equipment Rotel is in the careful study of the scheme and the use of selected high-quality components of audiophile...
NAD 310 Amplifier
NAD 310 Amplifier

Model 310 is the easiest and cheapest model in the range of amplifiers of this company, but it was the model that caused a real furore in the English audio press a few years ago, which experts considered it "the best buy" in this price category. NAD audio equipment is addressed to those amateurs who...