MONRIO Asty Line MkIII

The construction of the Asty Line is at once simple, careful and robust, it uses a bottom plate in steel which support PC Boards and power transformer. Top cover is made in aluminium painted in silver.Faceplate is built on 10mm thick of machined aluminium. Finish is silver brushed and anodised. Knobs are machined from solid aluminium, hand polished and painted in silver finish. Control functions include on/off power switch, Mute switch input selection and volume. Volume is remotely controlled by a supplied “Monrio Design” remote handset. Four single-ended input and two balanced input sources are accommodated, with two sets of single-ended main outputs, stereo balanced XLR and one set of fixed-level tape outputs. The passive components are of top quality: tube socket is ceramic; metal film 1% precision resistors are used all over the circuit; power supply decoupling capacitors are double-bypassed utilizing polypropylene caps for more linear high-frequency current delivery with no compromise to speed or extension. On the output stage an oil impregnated metallised paper dielectric capacitor has been chosen for its long-term capacitance stability that achieve really constant performance in audio reproduction.

Combining the most advanced, triode/junction FET hybrid topology and solid-state regulation - without any feedback - the Asty Line is a remarkable performer. This also reduces the output impedance to about 100 ohms - capable of driving any power amplifier, tube or solid-state. It is the answer to the impassioned quest by music lovers for a high performance, reliable and affordable tube preamp. While conventional tube preamps have always been recognized as the ultimate, and expensive, way of listening to music there have been serious impediments to wider scale use. The rumors you heard about conventional tube circuitry are true, tube preamp are expensive, tubes can get noisy and you can’t get much gain from a tube circuit. The Asty Line hybrid tube/FET circuit eliminate all of these conventional problems and gives you the sound quality of tube and the reliability of solid state. The only way to bring the sound quality of tubes to the masses is by eliminating the tube tremors. By integrating FETs with tube we eliminate all the weakness of tubes and preserve their unique ability to reproduce real music. The preamp circuitry uses FETs in those sections that are stressed and usually create noise, in addition, the FETs eliminate all tube microphonics. In the Asty Line all of the audio information appearing at the input including imaging, dynamics, purity, and musicality are preserved completely and delivered to the output without any distortion or alteration. One of the design factors that is responsible for the Asty Line level of performance is the sophisticated multiple tiered solid-state regulated power supplies independent for each channel. A shielded toroidal transformer, with various secondary wiring, provides the separate voltages for filament, high voltage, FET input stage and services. The 6922 has 220VDC fully regulated by a transistors regulators. Its filament is powered at 6.3VDC from a filtered and regulated supply. The choice of full regulated power supply allows the tube to receive stabile and clean power supply. The switch-on is delayed, through a relay, in order to preserve tube life.Instead of chassis wiring which can create sonic problems, the Asty Line has no wiring. There is a small amounts of wiring required to connect signals between input/output PC Board and gain block PC Board.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Gain: 22dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz – 150kHz, +/-1dB
Max output level: 10 Volts
Distortion: THD 0.1% - 1kHz
Output Impedance 120 ohms
Power Supplies: Fully-regulated low and high voltage supplies
Tub complement: 1-6922/E88cc dual triode
Power consumption 25 watts
Dimensions: 438 x 84x 360 mm
Weight : 7,5 Kg.

MONRIO MP-11

The MP11 represents the first modern-day effort to utilize the proven superiority of the vacuum tube input stage connected to an amazing ICEPOWER® output stage. It uses a 12AU7 front-end tube. Its purpose is to provide the differential signal for true balanced operation. Tubes are superb in preamp stages – they are linear and circuits may be kept very simple. When the very frail signal coming from the source passes through very few devices that are inherently linear, less damage will be done.Careful attention has been given to the tube power supply. A stable, well-regulated power supply is used throughout the preamp section. The MP11 uses a three terminal IC voltage regulator to supply the heaters of the vacuum tube. This ensures that the cathodes of the tube are operated at a constant temperature regardless of the current AC line voltage. The characteristics of each triode section, and therefore the voltage gain of each amplifier stage, are strongly affected by the temperature of the cathodes. Regulating the voltage supplied to the heaters also helps to minimize tube generated noise in the circuitry. Regulation of the high voltage supplies is also necessary for optimum preamplifier performance.

Utilizing a unique design topology capable of adapting to any of today's audio and video system needs and reproducing sound with the unmistakable Monrio rhythmic drive and musical integrity.At the first sight the MP11 Monoblock Power Amplifiers may appear receptively small, but don’t be misled by their surprisingly compact size - each Monoblock is capable of generating 500 watts of peak power into 4 Ohm. They will optimize the performance of any loudspeaker and create an utterly stable three-dimensional soundstage with realistic dynamic response and a wealth of musical detail.The MP11 offers an unprecedented alliance between power and efficiency in a small and elegant chassis. It features iron die-casting, combined with aluminium extrusions and covers, which together result in a rigid case that offers great immunity to the effects of external vibration.With both balanced and single-ended inputs, the MP11 offer compatibility with any source component. Compact size and light-weight are perfect for multi-channel use, the MP11 offers maximum system flexibility for use in audio-video applications and, most important, its very low operating temperature allow for flexible placement in any listening environment.Switchable XLR and RCA inputs, twin pairs of five-way binding posts for biwiring and a convenient Stand-by button on the front panel complete the exterior. MP11 Monoblock System is a unique listening experience.
Specifications
Output Power: 250 watts @ 8 ohms
500 watts @ 4 ohms
Frequency Response: 6/60 kHz, 3dB
Dynamic Range: 117 dba
Load Impedance 2- 16 ohms
THD+Noise <.05%/4 ohms @ 1 kHz Inputs: 1 x Balanced XLR, 1 x Single-ended RCA Outputs: 2 pair Gold Plated binding posts Weight: 8.5 kg. Dimensions: 210mm (w) x 390mm (d) x 100mm (h)

Fairchild SM-1 Cartridge

Fairchild progres is typified in the new SM-1 Rotating Magnet Compatible Stereo/Monophonic cartridge.

The efforts of Fairchild's engineering staff, skilled as no other group in professional transducers, is culminated in a sleek, functionally designed cartridge.

The Fairchild SM-1 will complement any home music system. It is sufficietly rugged to stand the abuse of the most ancient record changer, yet it will enhance the performance of the finest professional arms and turntables.

Its high outputpermits quiet operation of the most economical of kit amplifiers, while the wide response will test the finest stereo amplifier-preamplifier units on the market.

Comparision of the specifications will convince you that, for stereo cartridges, all you need say is Fairchild.

SPECIFICATIONS

type: Custom-ground rotating ball magnet,with easily replaceable stylus.

output: 11.5 millivolts at 5 cm / sec. and 1 kc, 16.2 millivolts at 7 cm / sec. and 1 kc

hum level: Hum is 65 dB below signal level when mounted on turntable. These figures are well below competitive units under identical conditions.

construction: Internal copper case for electrostatic screening, completely enclosed inmu-metal outer case which affords complete magnetic shielding.

tracking: 30 cm/sec. sinusoidally, at approximately 3 grams.

dimensions: Designet to fit all standard record changer and transcription arms with either ½" or ⁷/₁₆" mounting centers

stylus tip radius: 0.7 mil diamond

recommended tracking pressure: 3-4 grams

impedance: 2000 ohms DC resistance and 0.5 h inductance. Nominal impedance at 1kc,3700ohms

optimum load: 47,000 ohms,39K to 100K acceptable

separation: Better than 25 dB at 1000 cycles, better than 20 dB over most of the audio range. Exceptional separation in the most critical 6 kc to 15 kc range.

response: Better that ±2 dB fro 20 cycles to 15,000 cycles.Nohigh end roll off - full fidlity.

damping: Individualvertical and lateral damping, preset at factory for optimum damping and tracking conditions.

compliance: Vertical 4 x 10 ⁻⁶ cm/dyne and lateral 6 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne for minimum record and stylus wear.

cable length: lead length to 20 feet permissable, assuming preamplifier terminated in47,000 ohms, and standard cable with capacity of approximately 23 mmf per foot.

accessories: packed with all required installation hardware, plus gram gauge and screwdriver. Instruction booklet in three languages; English, French and Spanish

inspection: All Fairchild products have fre e lifetime factory inspection.

dimensions: Weight 12 gm, stylus tip to mounting centers: standatd - 0.398 inch.

replacement stylus kit: Includes new vertical and lateral damping material, new stylus and generating element, easily installed by user.

Fairchild SA-12 Tonearm

The all new model SA-12 exemplifies the design for which Fairchild is famous. Examine the SA-12 . Start with the one-hole mounted base and built-in spirit level. Move next to the arm itself.... a sleek satin curve complemented by the balancing weight. Pause along the arm and note Fairchild's "Cueing" device. This controls gentle, precise setting down of stylus in groove. At arm's lenght is teh universal cartridge slide. Permits interchange of 2, 3 or 4 -pin monaural and stereo cartridges without re-wiring, tools or soldering.

The cost of your Fairchild SA-12 ... $ 34.95

The Model SA-12 Stereo Tonearm is the result of FAIRCHILD'S years of experience in the disc recording and playback industry. Excellence of formance andsimplicity of installation are combined with convenience in use. Imaginative design nears immediate fulfillment starting with the simple onehole mouting of this new arm. Lateral positioning isindicated by the built-in spirit level in the base. An exclusive "Cue-ing" device assures pinpoint accuracy of stylus placement regardless of stylus pressure. Machined aluminium parts combined with precision ball bearings keep inertia extremely low and assurereduced record and stylus wear. Spurious armresonances are eliminated by the efficiently isolated counterweight and by the balanced amss and structural rigidity inbuilt.

The SA-12 - " The Instrument Look" arm contains:

FAIRCHILD "Cue-ing" device permits operation with the simplicity of a record changer but with the accuracy of a bombsight.

Built-in spirit level indicates levelofturntable and arm at all times.

Color coded universal cartridgeslide permits interchange of2, 3 or 4-wire monaural and stereo cartridges without re-wring tool, or solder

Single hole mounting requires no template.

Mass statically balanced with sprigfree construction

Stylus pressure changed by micrometer style counterweight

Isolated resistive counterweight mouting to damp reconannce

Integral plug terminated cables, No soldering required - plugs directly into phone input.

Self cleaning contacts on cartridge slide assure noise-free operation.

"In Viev Stylus" for easy "Cue-ing"

Unique bearing mount keeps dust out.

Only 2⅛" rear overhand to facilitate cabinet mounting.

Adjustable height for all turntables.

Arm contur designed to really minimize tracking error.

Dimensions:

Height 3¼" max

Lenght 12¼"

Distance required from turntable center to arm pivot 8²⁷/₃₂"

Rear overhang only 2⅜"

FAIRCHILD Series 412

Fairchild offers functional perfectionof well designed, precision manufactured equipment. This is exemplified in the Series 412 turntables.

There are two basic techniques used for driving a turntable. one isthe use of idler pucks that touch the motor shaft and the inner rim of the table. The other is through the use of resilient belts, looped over the motor pulley and the around the turntable. Fairchild employs the latter method with certain modifications. Here's why?

Direct drive of puck to table rim transmits a high degree of motor noise (rumble). As the puck wears, flats or slick spots develop. This means increasing wow and flutter as thetable is used. Onthe other hand the belt drive should theoretically absorb most of the motor rumble . However, a bit of simple arithmetic points up a problem. With a turntable dimension of 12" and speed of 33⅓ rpm, the motor pulley on an 1800 rpm motor turns out to be less than ¼. Slippage results. To overcome this, all belt turntables (except Fairchild) resort to non-resilient fabric belts, negating the one important advantage of the system. Fairchild uses the technique proved in the famous Scully Lathe - the device used for the professional recording of disc - the double belt drive.

By use of two belts, and an intermediate step-down idler, the diameter of which stays nearly 1", slippage ceases to be a problem, and stretchable rubber belts may by used. Instead of the usual 54:1 step-down, the ratio never exceeds 13,5:1. The rumble level of all Fairchild tables is a minimum of 8 dB better than the NARTB standards for professional tables - the lowest rumble figures in the industry. By the way, Fairchild is the only turntable to specify vertical rumble as well as lateral rumble. This is especially important with stereo. You hear only the music.

Another basic function of a turntable is to turn at the correct speed, and to keep that speed constant. No Fairchild turntables will ever rewrite the music of your favorite composer by causing pitch changes due to incorrect speed. And the music will be clear and beautyful, without the sire wail of wow.

All Fairchild turntables use an extremeley accurately balanced hysteresis synchronous motor, with high starting and running torque. There is never any speed variation due to line voltage or load variations.

The other factor affecting wow and fluttreis the turntable itself. Fairchild has taken particular pains in this regard, too. The table is a heavy aluminium casting, with five webs. The outer portion of these webs support a ring of "Densite" a heavy , acoustically dead material.

The result is a table with high moment of inertia,dimensional stability, and an absolute absence of sharp resonances (ringing) in the audible spectrum.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Rumble figures generally quoted in the industry make no reference to the specifications or test methods utilized. Fairchild and only Fairchild, tests and publishes its specifications in accordance with the applicable NARTB requirements for professional turntables.

All Fairchild turntables are INDIVIDUALLY tested on a specially designed and built vibration-free platform, and ALL must pass these test with the following results:

NARTB PROFESSIONAL - Fairchild Test

PLAYBACK REQUIREMENT - Requirement

Rumble: -35 dB lateral, -43 dB vertical and lateral

Wow & Flutter: ±0,2%, ±0,1%

Speed Accuracy: ±0,3%, ±0,3%

Model 412-1; 2 belt drive, hysteresis synchronous motor, 117 volt, 60 cycle

Speed: 33⅓ rpm

McIntosh MA- 5100 (1966-1972)

The MA 5100 delivers McIntosh performance and quality in a combination solid state preamplifier and and solid state power amplifier. The stereo preamplifier has the lowest hum and noise of any combination unit. The square wave rise time is 3 microseconds.

With the MA 5100 RMS (continuos) music is reproduced accurately. There is no fuzziness. At full 45 watts power output, distortion is less than 0,25% from 20 to 20,000 Hz. Distortion is reduced as power is reduced. Here is adequate power to give you the sound of real live music in your home.

The silicon rectifier power supply gives instant voltage to the amplifier when needed. Recovery from the loudet musical passage is immediate. Your music sounds alive and thrilling played through the MA 5100. It is the perfect answer for the owner who wants the best in a power amplifier and the best in a preamplifier inn the smallest space.

PERFORMANCE LIMITS

POWER OUTPUT:

45 RMS watts continuos per channel into 4 or 8 ohms both channels operation,

35 RMS watts continuos per channel into 16 ohm both channels operating

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

Will not exceed 0,25% at any power level to rated power output per channel from 20 to 20,000 Hz, both channels operating. Typical performance is less than 0,1% at rated power. Distortion decreases as output power is reduced

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION:

Will not exceed 0,25% if instantaneous peak power output is twice rated power or less perchannel with both channels operating for any combination of frequencies 20 to 20,000 Hz

FREQUENCY RESPONSE;

10 - 25,000 Hz +0 -0,5 dB at rated power

8 - 50,000 Hz +0 -3,0 dB at one half rated power

HUM AND NOISE:

High Level inputs,75 dB below rated output

Low Level Inputs 70 dB below 10mV input equivalent to less than 3 microvolts at input

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:

4, 8, or 16 ohms

DAMPING FACTOR:

50 at 4 ohms, 100 at 8 ohms, 200 at 16 ohms

INPUT IMPEDANCE AND SENSITIVITY:

High Level inputs, 0,3 volts, 250,000 ohms

PHONO; 2 millivolt at 47,000 ohms (1,000Hz)

TAPE HEAD; 2 millivolts at 500,000 ohms (500 Hz)

TAPE OUTPUT:

0,3 volts from low level inputs,to operate into 47,000 ohms or more

LEFT PLUS RIGHT OUTPUT:

Adjustable 0 to 6 volts from generatoe impedance of 5,000 ohms

BASS AND TREBLE CONTROLS

Concentric controls, friction clutch for independent adjustment of each channel

HF FILTER: Flat or 5000 Hz cutoff

LF FILTER: Flat or 50 Hz cutoff

SEMICONDUCTOR COMPLEMENT:

23 Silicon Rectifiers and Diodes

34 Silikon Transistors

2 Silicon Bilateral Switches

2 TRIAC

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

117 volts, 50/60 Hz, 70 watts at zero signal output, 200 watts at rated output

FACILITIES

TAPE MONITOR:

NORMAL or Tape MONITOR with indicator lamp in MONITOR position

PHASE:

Normal (0⁰) or reverse (180⁰)

SPEAKER:

Speakers ON or OFF for headphone listening, with indicator lamp in SPEAKER OFF position

HEADPHONE JACKS:

Two, for two pairs of low impedance stereo headphones

SIZE:

Front panel, 16 inches wide by 5-7/16 inches high; chassis, 15 inches wide by 4½ inches high by 14½ inches deep, including connectors. Clearance in front of mounting panel including knobs, 1½ inches

FINISH:

Front panel gold anodized and black with special McIntosh gold/teal panel nomenclature illuminations.

CHASSIS:

Chrome and black

WEIGHT:

25 pounds net, 41 pounds in shipping carton.

SANSUI CA-3000

Stereo Control Preamplifier RIAA 0,2 dB Equalization

OUR FINEST STEREOCONTROL PREAMPLIFIER

Contemporary disc recordings which feature extremely wide dynamic range make strenuous demands on all links in the reproduction chain, especially in the pre and power amplification stages. Dynamic range and other critical high fidelity parameters, such as a wide frequency response, low distortion and the ability to handle all musical signals without clipping and without an increase in noise, must also be applied to any preamplifier if one is to accurately judge its quality. Add to these the control versatility needed in a complex component set-up, and the power stability required for dependable performance, and you have described the CA-3000.

CIRCUIT CONCEPT

To maximize the qualities of every link of the circuit chain, each circuit in the CA-3000 has been constructed with newly developed unit amplifiers featuringextremely high input impedance and low output impedance. Each uses a differential amplifier at its input and an emitter-follower or a SEPP buffer amplifier at its output. From the standpoint of performance this means that an individual circuit remains unaffected by the preceding circuits. Each thus handles the applied signals with the highest accuracy and the lowest possible distortion.

EQUALIZER

The vital phono equalizer is a newly-designed unit with a packed differential dual FET amplifier (with a matched pair of low-noise FET's) at its initial stage and a Class-A complementary SEPP amp at its output. The initial stage amplifies the phono signal with high gain and passes it on to a CR filter for an extended high-frequency equalization. From the second FET amplifier is applied NF (negative feedback), boosting bass for an accurate low-frequency equalization. This CR-NF sequence eliminates the dips and peaks in the RIAA equalization curve, improves phase characteristic and adds almost no distortion. Results: crisp and realistic tonal quality from any or all of the cartridge now on the market, with maximum deviation from the RIAA curve of ±0,2 dB over a 30 to 15,000 Hz spectrum.

DYNAMIC MARGIN

A plus/minus 50 V (total 100 V) power supply voltage is applied to the phono equalizer amplifier. With its Class-A complementary SEPP output stage, the equalizer thus has a maximum phono input capability as high as 1,000 mV (input sensitivity switch at 6 mV).This design guarantees wide dynamic margin. large input signals (fortssissimo) are never clipped; small inputs (pianississimo) are never buried.

SPECIFICATIONS

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION OVERALL (FROM AUX): less than 0,03% at or below rated output level

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (79 hZ: 7,000 hZ = 4:1 SMPTE method):

OVERALL (FROM AUX) less than 0,03%

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (at rated output):

OVERALL (AUX to PRE OUTPUT) 10 to 100,000 Hz +0,5 dB - 1dB

RIAA CURVE DEVIATION (PHONO): +0,2 dB, -0,2 dB (30 to 15,000)

CHANNEL SEPARATION (at rated output 1,000 Hz)

PHONO 1: better than 60 dB

PHONO 2: better than 60 dB

TUNER: better than 60 dB

AUX: better than 60 dB

TAPE MONITOR: better than 60 dB

HUM AND NOISE (IHF):

PHONO 1: better than 70 dB

PHONO 2: better than 70 dB

TUNER: better than 90 dB

AUX: better than 90 dB

TAPE MONITOR: better than 90 dB

INPUT SENSITIVITY AND IMPEDANCE (1,000 Hz for rated output):

PHONO 1: 1,5 mV, 3,0 mV, 6,0 mV (30k ohms, 50k ohms, 100k ohms)

PHONO 2: 1,5 mV, 3,0 mV, 6,0 mV (50k ohms)

MAX. INPUT CAPABILITY (more than 1,000 mV RMS at 0,1%):

total harmonic distortion (input 6 mV)

AUX: 130 mV (50k ohms)

TUNER: 130mV (50k ohms)

TAPE PLAYBACK 1: 130 mV, (PIN)

TAPE PLAYBACK 2: 130 mV, (PIN); 130 mV (DIN)

TAPE PLAYBACK 3: 130 mV, (PIN)

OUTPUT LEVEL

RATED OUTPUT (0,003% Total Harmonic Distortion)

PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUT: 1,3 V

RECORDING OUTPUT: 130 mV

(DIN): 30 mV

MAXIMUM OUTPUT

PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUT: 8 v (0,1% Total Harmonic Distortion)

CONTROLS

BASS: +10 dB, -10 dB at 50Hz (TONE SELECTOR at 400 Hz)

MIDRANGE: +5 dB, -5dB at 1000 Hz

TREBLE: +10 dB, -10 dB at 20,000 Hz (TONE SELECTOR at 2kHz)

TONE SELECTORS

BASS: 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz

TREBLE: 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz

FILTERS LOW: -3 dB at 20 Hz (12 dB/oct); -3 dB at 40 Hz (12 dB/oct)

filters high: -3 dB at 7 kHz (6 dB/oct); -3 dB at 12 kHz (12 dB/oct)

MUTING: 0 dB, -10 dB, -30 dB

AC OUTLETS: Switched max. 500 watts; Unswitched total 500 watts

SEMICONDUCTORS: 103 TRANSISTORS; 4 FET's; 18 diodes ; 8 Zener Diodes; 4 ICs

POWER REQUIREMENTS

POWER VOLTAGE: 100, 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz

POWER CONSUMPTIO: 50 watts

DIMENSIONS: 460 x 178 x 373 mm (18⅛ x 7⅛ x 14⅗)

WEIGHT: 13,3 kg (29,3 lbs)Net; 15,3 kg (33,7 lbs) Packed

BASF CR-M II

Pure Chrome! It's the secet! It's the reason! Pure Chrome BASF Chromdioxid Maxima II. It's producing the sound that every other tape in the world wants to sound just like. Because it's the only tape inthe world that delivers pure sound in all its brillaince. The only tape in the world made of perfectly shaped chromium dioxide particles in an exclusive formulation that delivers extremely low background noise. It all adds up to unbelievable sound reproduction. Unbelievable sensitivity in the critical high frequency range. In fact, it's the improved formulation of Chromdioxid Extra II, the official world standart for Type II high bias tapes. Now that you've heard the reasons why it's the sound of perfection, hear the sound of perfection. BASF Chromdioxid Maxima II, the quality never fades.

TDK HX-S

Other Type II (high-bias) cassettes are a long way from home when it comes to reproducing the pure dynamic souns of digitally encoded music sources. But, number for number, TDK HX-S audio cassettes are number one. Thier exclusive metal particle formulation reproduces a wider dynamic range and higher frequency response. This enables HX-S to capture all the crispness and purity of digital performance onany cassette deck with a Type II (high-bias) switch. With four times the magnetic storage ability of other high-bias cassettes, HX-S virtually eliminates high frequency saturatio, while delivering unsurpassed sensitivity throughout the audio spectrum. Additionally, HX-S excels in retention of high frequency MOL, which no other high-bias formulation attains. And HX-S superiority is not just numerical. To maintain its dynamic performance, HX-S is housed in TDK's specially engineered, trouble-free Laboratory Standard mechanism. It's your assurance of unerring reliability and durability, backed

by a Lifetime Warranty. For optium results with Type II (high-bias) and digitally-sourced recordings, get TDK HX-S.

You'll feel more at home with it, wherever you go.

Now you can take teh dynamics of digital performance anywhere. With TDK HX-S. It captures the purity and nuances of digital sound like no other high-bias audio cassette. Specifically designed to record digitally-sourced materials, HX-S offers four times the magnetic storage capability of other high-bias cassettes available todey. Plus unmatched high frequency MOL (maximum Output Level) for optimum

performance. With all this going for it, HX-S does more than step-up your pocked-sized player. It also acts like fuel inection for your car audio system. And it can turn a boombox into a portable music hall. TDK HX-S, one small step for digital, one giant leap for music-kind.

INDIANA LINE - serie NOTA

The Nota series loudspeakers ensure the performances needed to meet the musical quality level, dynamic range and power handling capability required by the most advanced recording techniques, recreating in your listening room the engaging emotion of a live concert as well the special effects of an action movie. The woofers feature polypropylene cones and steel pressed baskets; the treated silk dome tweeter is driven by a neodymium magnet and provided with radial vent rear chamber.

To rightly match the sound of Nota 240, 250, 260 and 740 models with the acoustics of your room, it is possible to change the bass frequencies level, fitting the supplied foam plug into the reflex vent: usually when the speaker is placed inside a recess The enclosures are distinguished by high quality vinyl finishing, available in red cherry or dark grey oak colours.

Specifications

NOTA 550

speaker system:  3-way

enclosure type:  bass-reflex

suggested amplifier:  watt 30 ÷ 130

 amplifier load impedance:  ohm 4 ÷ 8

frequency response hertz:  38 ÷ 22000

sensitivity:  (2.83 V / 1 m) dB 91

woofer:  (dia) mm 135

midrange:  (dia) mm 135

 tweeter dome:  (dia) mm 26

crossover frequency hertz:  250 / 2800

shielded loudspeakers:  no

dimensions:  mm 175 x 880 x 275

weight:  Kg 11.4

NOTA 740

speaker system:  2-way, centre channel

enclosure type:  bass-reflex

suggested amplifier:  watt 30 ÷ 100

 amplifier load impedance:  ohm 4 ÷ 8

frequency response hertz:  60 ÷ 22000

sensitivity:  (2.83 V / 1 m) dB 92

woofer:  (dia) mm 2 x 107

midrange:   -

 tweeter dome:  (dia) mm 26

crossover frequency hertz:  2600

shielded loudspeakers:  yes

dimensions:  mm 400 x 130 x 235

weight:  Kg  4.6

NOTA 260

speaker system:  2-way

enclosure type:  bass-reflex

suggested amplifier:  watt 30 ÷ 100

 amplifier load impedance:  ohm 4 ÷ 8

frequency response hertz:  44 ÷ 22000

sensitivity:  (2.83 V / 1 m) dB 92

woofer:  (dia) mm 166

midrange:   -

 tweeter dome:  (dia) mm 26

crossover frequency hertz:  2600

shielded loudspeakers:  NO

dimensions:  mm 205 x 325 x 290

weight:  Kg  5,2

NOTA 250

speaker system:  2-way

enclosure type:  bass-reflex

suggested amplifier:  watt 30 ÷ 80

 amplifier load impedance:  ohm 4 ÷ 8

frequency response hertz:  48 ÷ 22000

sensitivity:  (2.83 V / 1 m) dB 90

woofer:  (dia) mm 135

midrange:   -

 tweeter dome:  (dia) mm 26

crossover frequency hertz:  2800

shielded loudspeakers:  NO

dimensions:  mm 175 x 285 x 255

weight:  Kg  3,4

NOTA 240

speaker system:  2-way

enclosure type:  bass-reflex

suggested amplifier:  watt 30 ÷ 60

 amplifier load impedance:  ohm 4 ÷ 8

frequency response hertz:  54 ÷ 22000

sensitivity:  (2.83 V / 1 m) dB 89

woofer:  (dia) mm 107

midrange:   -

 tweeter dome:  (dia) mm 26

crossover frequency hertz:  3000

shielded loudspeakers:  NO

dimensions:  mm 160 x 235 x 160

weight:  Kg  2,2

ADC Accutrac 4000

The world's first computerized single-play turntable. With computerized programming,  you can  hear the tracks on a record in any order you like, as often as you like, even skip the tracks you don't like. And you can do it all by remote control.

The Accutrac 4000 features a computerized control panel, a'seeing" cartridge with infra-red electro optics, a "hands-off" tone arm, electronically controlled direct drive motor, a cordless remote transmitter. LED indicator receiver and integrated circuitry to eliminate cumbersome mechanical parts. The Accutrac 4000 combines the latest breakthroughs in MOS computer circuitry and the latest advancements in direct drive technology to create the State-of -the-Art for direct drive turntables.

 The turntable with a memory

We started by replacing a lot of noisy mechanics with a neat little computer. Out came standard components in went the latest breakthrough in MOS computer circuitry.  So all Accutrac's operations are controlled and programmed far more quickly and efficiently than any other automatic turntable.  The control panel is designed for you to select up to 13 tracks in any order you want to hear them, and a 24 selection memory bank allows for programmed repeats.

The motor that keeps an eye on itself.

We replaced the conventional belts, whels and pulleys with an electronically controlled direct drive system that keeps wow and flutter to a completely inaudible 0,03% and rumble at -70 dB. The motor contains electronic speed-sensing circuits, which keep a constant eye on the accuracy of the massive 12 inch diecast turntable's speed, and instantly corrects any error.  There's also a speed tuning circuit that lets you vary the speed over 5%. A glance through the stroboscope provides a reliable speed check.

 What you hear is as incredible as what you see.

Because the Accutrac servo-motor which drives the tonearm is decoupled the instant the stylus goes into play, both horizontal and vertical friction are virtually eliminated. That means you get the most accurate tracking possible and the most faithful reproduction.

 The tonearm you never touch.

We did some more eliminating. Out went the noisy linkages that power automatic arms from the main turntable drive motor. Out went velocity-sensing mechanical arm-trip mechanisms. Out went all the clumsy cams and gears.  Instead. Accutrac's tonearm is moved by its own electro-optically controlled servo-motor. It responds instantly and silently to your programme in the turntable's memory bank.

Tracking error is minimised by the arm's 237 mm (9 ½ ") effective length, and horizontal and vertical bearing friction has been reduced to the negligible level of 5 -7 mg, due to Accutrac's new ball race and pivot system.  From the instant the stylus touches the record, the arm is totally decoupled from the servo-motor and controls, so it always track the groove with perfect freedom.

 The cartridgebthat knows where it's going.

Accutrac has the most advanced carteidge in the world.

The ADC LMA-1

It scans the surface of the record with a tiny bearm of light from a soild-state infra-red generator.

When the beam is focused on the record, closely spaced grooves scatter the light, while the smooth surface between the tracks reflects the arm amechanism. This system ensures that the tonearm selects the right track quickly and smoothly, while accuately guaging where it begins and ends. The low mass cartridge with its elliptical stylus, features the induced Magnet system on which ADC built its enviable reputation.   It combines a strong, accurate, signal output with a ¾ to 1 ½ gram tracking ability.

The integrated design of the tonearm and cartridge results in minimal arm mass and an ideal tonearm resonance between 8 - 10 Hz

It's all at your command.

As you see, Accutrac has some very intriguing features, quite apart from the turntable. What looks like a pocket calculator is actually a cordless command module. So you have remote control. The sculptured space-age object is the receiver for the turntable's memory bank. It's  "winking eye" tells you that your commands have been received.  Then you just sit back and enjoy what we hope you'll agree is the main attraction; the sheer excellence of the sound reproduction.

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor Drive Sytem:  Low speeed, electronically controled, D.C. brushless direct drive motor

Speeds:  33½ and 45 RPM (electronic speed change)

Variable Pitch Controls:  ±5% range (individual control for each speed)

Wow and Flutter:  Less than 0,3% WRMS (DIN45507) ±0,042% weighted zero to peak

Rumble:  Better than -70 dB (DIN 45539B), -50 dB (DIN45539A)

Platter:  Aluminium alloy, dynamically balanced

Diameter :  306 mm

Weight :  1,4 kg

Tonearm Type:  Tubular "S" shaped, statically balanced arm, direct readout, decoupled counterweight electronically controlled cue, pause and muting operation, anti-skate control.

Effective Length:  237 mm

Overhang:  15 mm

Horizontal Friction:  5 - 7 mg

Vertical Friction:  5 - 7 mg

Offset Angle:  21°

Tracking Force:  0 - 4 g

Resonance: 8 - 10 Hz (LMA-1 cartridge)

Cartridge:  ADC LMA-1 low mass, induced-magnet (U.S. Patent 3294405), electro-optical sensing system, high energy magnet structure.

Output:  3,5 mV (5,5 cm/s)

Tracking Range:  ¾ - 1 ½ g

Frequency Response:  10 Hz - 24 kHz (±2 dB)

Separation Channel:  26 dB

Load Resistance:  47 k Ω

Stylus:  Elliptical Diamond

Remote Command:  Wireless/Infrared with LED confirm on receptor

Dimensions (W x D x H):  470 x 441 x 152 mm

Weight:  9 kg

Finish:  Teak plinth and base plate with clear perspex dust cover.

ULIX CINZIA

Amplifield stand monitors with A class monotriode valves

If you love natural and non artificial music, if you cannot stand tonal control, if you do not think that it is the watts that are playing and filling the mouth with multinational molts, you will not be stunned when you hear that 8 watt mps can fill a 40 square meter room with a divine sound.

If you think that the best amplification is the valving, but that is depends on the configuration, you will find an amplifier with A class monotriode valves.

If you love to have valuable objects where the wood is real wood, manually worked and ennobled, where every piece is unique and not just a party dress without a fragrance.

If you are all of the above then cinzia is your sound box

Specification:

Type: 2 Way BASS/REFLEX

1 x Tweeter silk soft dome

1 x Woofer 130 mm.

Amplifier: Class A tubes monotriode

Power: 8 W RMS

Frequency response: 40 - 22.000 Hz

Input: High level 300 mV

Crossover: Linkwitz / Riley 12 dB Oct. F. 2.800 Hz

Tubes: Triode ECC82, El34

Sensitivity: 90 dB

Power Requirements: 230V, 50/60 Hz.

Weight: 8 Kg.

Size: 220 X 270 h 390 mm.

Cabinet material: walnut heartwood, manually

worked and finished.

Cinzia sound boxes have a high input sensitivity and can be directly connected to the chip set CD, SACD, DVDA, etc. Even without a preamplifier, in that case you would need a potentiometer in order to control the volume.

Our master 1 uses a top quality potentiometer.

Models:

MASTER1 TOP QUALITY POTENTIOMETER (ALPS)

MASTER2 POTENTIOMETER POWERED BY REMOTE CONTROL

SIZE: 230 X 180 X H. 45 mm.