NAD S400 Silver Line RDS tuner
The Silver Line from NAD is mainly known for its exceptional integrated amplifier S300, but luckily for all those who were looking for a matching tuner, NAD designed a top-notch machine called S400. Manufactured in Denmark and introduced for the first time around the year 1998 with the retail price of 1000USD. Not cheap, […]
Naim Audio Flatcap
Naim Flatcap is an external power supply mostly used within the Naim’s Olive series – CD3.5, NAC92 and Nait3. Feel free to use it with NAC112, NAC102 and NAC82 preamps, Stageline phono stage or Snaxo crossover. The Flatcap was introduced in year 1994 and replaced by Flatcap 2 in year 2000. Talema toroidal power transformer; Capacitor brought […]
Revox B160
Revox B160 stereo tuner was introduced for the first time in year 1988, and produced until 1991. It was a smaller brother of the well appreciated B260. The basic version didn’t support RDS, however for 280DM extra it was possible to buy an optional RDS module. If you are curious about the differences between B160 […]
Luxman T-03L (also known as T-117)
In the late 80’s Luxman introduced a couple of remarkable sounding tuners. One of them is the Luxman T-03L, known as T-117 in the US. The difference between a regular T-03 / T-117 and the L version is the ability of tuning long waves (LW). The T-03(L) has been produced in Japan from 1987 until […]
Luxman C-03
Luxman C-03 is a high fidelity preamplifier with a pure Class A output stage and a world class phono stage. Made in Japan and introduced for the first time in year 1984, however it was available in Europe as of year 1988 until 1993. For some reason the C-03 hasn’t been ever sold in […]
Luxman M-03
Stereo power amplifier Luxman M-03. Made in Japan from 1984, sold in Europe from 1987 until 1994. A real powerhouse that is able to work either in stereo or mono (BTL) mode. front plate made out of thick aluminium; two separate gain potentiometers (most probably Alps) for each channel separately, allow to connect the amp […]
Denon TU-1500RD
Denon TU-1500RD is a middle class stereo FM/AM tuner with RDS function. Introduced for the first time around the year 1998. Manufactured in Europe. Although the tuner is equipped with an IR sensor, it’s been sold without a remote control. The compatible controller is called Denon RC-158 and it was available as an option. What […]
Denon POA-5000
In year 1991 Denon introduced a great multi-channel (6CH) power amplifier Denon POA-5000. At that time, it was a state of art amplifier, which utilized the newly developed technology called the New Optical Class A. Obviously the gear was made in Japan and was in production until the year 1996. The matching preamplifier is […]
Marantz PM-14MKII KI
Integrated amplifier Marantz PM-14 MKII KI. Introduced for the first time at the end of year 1999, and at that time it was the heaviest, the most advanced and the most expensive gear from Marantz. Although it cost a fortune (6300DM) ,it was still cheaper, than Accuphase or McIntosh and the performance, luxurious touch and quality of assembly […]