What is stereo?




There are now two system of high fidelity, monophonic (monaural) and stereophonic. Monophonic is a system that starts from one microphone and is fed through a single high fidelity set. Stereophonic is a double system. Two separate microphones are placed at different sides of the orchestra and two different systems are used to keep the two signals or channels separated. Two separate speakers are used, placed on different sides of you room. Stereo is much like 3-D photography, two slightly different sound reach your ears giving you a new dimension in sound.




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Marantz EQ 351 equalizer

 

Graphic Equalizer

High-value version of EQ551 for uses with no need of microphone input, pink noise generator, input attenuator or decay time switch

Provides 10 dB cut or boost on 10 frequency bands

Independent left and right channel control

Inputs for two tape decks with tape copy

EQ level control

Instant comparisons through Direct switch

 


Specifications

Total Harmonic Distortion :  0,005% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Rated Output:  1 V

Frequency Response:  10 Hz - 25 kHz ±1 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio :  110 dB

Input Impedance:  110 k   (Line in)

Output Impedance:  3,5 k  (Line out)

EQ Action for Each Channel:   

31,5 Hz; 63 Hz; 125 Hz; 250 Hz; 500 Hz; 1 kHz; 2 kHz; 4 kHz; 8 kHz; 16 kHz (±10 dB)

Power Requirements:  110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  420 x 67 x 200 mm

Weight:  2,7 kg

JVC R-S11 receiver

 

FM/AM Stereo Receiver. 

All the Performance and Power You Should Ever Need

Then admit that the JVC R-S11 is the best buy around for your hi-fi money. Innovative features are many to keep vital hi-fi parameters up to snuff. Thanks to JVC microelectronics, performance has been improved and reliability enhanced several fold for years of trouble-free listening.

 

Output Capacitor=Less (OCL) design; for effective distortion-free performance

The power amp in the JVC R-S11 is of the time-tested fully complementary OCL configuration, with its internal stages directly coupled to each other. The bonus you get is clarity and crispness in reproduced sound. It delivers the rated outut, quoted above, with exceptionally low distortion.

 

Phono equalizer: Hear how the artists on your records really sound.

False coloration in reproduced music from disc records is annoying in the least, outrageous in the extreme. To avoid it, JVC has given the JVC R-S11 a phono equalizer that adds practically no color of its own - RIAA accuracy is maintained within ±0,5 dB .throughout a wide 20 Hz to 20 kHz range. The circuit makes use of Negative Feedback (NFB) to contain distortion and achieve a high 88 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (at 10 mV input).

 

Tone control: A useful hi-fi tool with NFB

We've made the bass and treble tone controls in the JVC R-S11 easier to use by providing slider-type control pots. And we've made tone control more accurate by designing the circuit to offer natural boost/cut characteristics; levels may be adjusted up to ±8 dB at frequencies centered al. 100 Hz and 10 kHz.

 

Peak Power Indication keeps you informed of actual output.

It's not often that you'll find a receiver in this price range with such an accurate indicator of actual power output. The eight green LEDs show the moment-by-moment peaks in the stereo output with extreme accuracy over a wide range from 0,03 to 25 watts. It's fun to watch and functional, too.

 

FM/AM tuner. Signal-pulling sensitivity and pin-point accuracy.

The combination is more than ideal; a junction FET RF amp, a 3-gang variable capacitor for FM and a PLL multiplex stereo demodulator contained in an IC. Weak signals are pulled in with almost no interference from powerful signals of adjacent stations, while strong signals are tamed for low overload distortion.

Tuning your favorite stations is easy - an array of the five LEDs shows when the signal is strongest (and distortion and noise lowest). A 3-LED FM tuning indicator tells you exactly when you're accurately tuned at the center of an FM broadcast.

 


Specifications

FM Tuner Section

Tuning Range:  87,6 - 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity (IHF):  10,3 dBf (1,8 µV/300 )

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono :  14,8 dBf (3,0 µV/300 )

Stereo :  38,3 dBf (45 µV/300 )

Total Harmonic Distortion

Mono :  0,15 % (1 kHz)

Stereo :  0,3 % (1 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono :  82 dB (74 dB DIN)

Stereo :  70 dB (65 dB DIN)

Selectivity:  65 dB +_400 kHz (35 dB +_300 kHz DIN)

Capture Ratio:  1,0 dB

IF Rejection:  90 dB at 98 MHz

Image Rejection:  60 dB at 98 MHz

Stereo Separation:  45 dB at 1 kHz

MW Tuner Section

Tuning Range:  525 kHz - 1605 kHz

Usable Sensitivity:  300 µV/m , 30 µV (external antenna)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  50 dB

Distortion:  0,5% at 10 mV/m

Selectivity:  40 dB ±10 kHz (36 dB ±9 kHz)

LW Tuner Section (only in JVC R-S11L)

Tuning Section:  150 kHz - 350 kHz

Usable Sensitivity:  500 µV /m 300 µV (external antenna)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  50 dB

Distortion:  0,5% at 10 mV/m

Selectivity:  40 dB, ±10 kHz (36 dB, ±9 kHz)

Amplifier Section

RMS Power (Both Channels driven, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz):  25 W per channel at 8

RMS Power:  27 W per channel at 8

Total Harmonic Distortion:  0,004% at rated power 1 kHz, 8  

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Phono :  2,5 mV/47 k

Tape Play :  120 mV/40 k

Tone Control

Bass :  ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Trebel :  ±8 dB at 10 kHz

Hum and Noise (IHF, Weighted A-network)

Phono :  77 dB (75 dB New IHF)

Aux, Tape Play :  97 dB (75 dB New IHF)

Power Requirements:  AC 220 V 50 Hz

Power Consumption:  310 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  422 x 119 x 345 mm

Weight:  6,8 kg

Denon TU-520 tuner

Servo Locked AM/FM Stereo Tuner

Newly developed quadrature detector circuit ensures Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 84 dB

IF amplifier achieves high selectivity and low distortion with three stages of ceramic filters.

FM MPX stage employing a newly developed low-noise PLL-MPX -IC provides high Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Servo-locked circuit built in for accurate, stable tuning

Signal tuning system with LEDs

 


Specifications

FM Section

Tuning Frequency:  88 - 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity:  1,7 µV (9,8 dBf)

Effective Selectivity:  65 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono :  84 dB

Stereo :  80 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

Mono :  0,05%

Stereo :  0,06^

Capture Ratio:  1 dB

AM Suppression:  55 dB

Image Rejection:  56 dB

IF Rejection:  95 dB

Frequency Response;  20 Hz - 15 kHz +0,2 dB -1,5 dB

Stereo Separation:  55 dB (1 kHz)

AM Section

Tuning Frequency:  525 - 1,605 kHz

Usable Sensitivity:  18 µV

Total Harmonic Distortion :  0,4%

Power Requirements:  AC 120 V or 220/240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  8 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  434 x 93 x 300 mm

Weight:  4,5 kg

Aiwa SA-A60 amplifier

Amplifier, tuner and cassette deck; all identically styled, all withexciting performance.

The SA-A60 integrated amplifier typifies a new breed of space-saving mini component designed for powerful, low distortion sound.

 

Dynamic Super Loudness for improved bass reproduction

Mere tone adjustment or use of conventional loudness compensation can only enhance bass signals at the expense of affecting listening quality in midrange frequencies as well. The new DSL circuit in the SA-A60 puts back electronically what the speaker itself is unable to do strucurally, DSL performs at its best at quiet listening levels; its effect is automatically attenuated in response to output volume, keeping tone quality natural whether at low, medium or high volumes. Whether with bookshelf size or larger floor standing speakers, every type of music stands to benefit from this exciting new achievement.

 

Built-in MC cartridge head amp

Just press in the front panel switch and you can enjoy the distinctive tone quality of Moving Coil phono cartridges on the SA-A60 without the need for expensive outboard head amplifier units. MM cartridge performance is outstanding as well; the precision phono equalizer boasts a superb 85 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio and RIAA deviation within ±0,2 dB from 20 to 20,000 Hz

Stabilized power supply

For full power performance with extra stability, the 30 watt per channel power stage incorporates a heavy-duty toroidal core transformer. Power ICs are protected by a new type of temperature sensitive circuit designed to guard against overheating.

 


Plus Features:

Wireless remote control terminal

7-step peak power output display

-20 dB muting switch

Low cut filter

LED mode setting indicators

 


Specifications

Output Power:  30 W + 30 W (at 8 , 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0,05%)

Total Harmonic Distortion :  0,05% (1 kHz at rated output)

RIAA Deviation:  +_0,02 dB (20 - 20 kHz)

Frequency Response:  10 Hz - 70,000 Hz (+0,5 -3,0 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio :

Phono MM :  85 dB

Phono MC :  68 dB

Tuner, Aux :  93 dB

Power Requirements:  240 V 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  250 x 71 x 257,5 mm (9-7/8" x 2-13/16" x 10-1/8")

Weight:  4,2 kg (9,3 lbs)


 

Aiwa SC-E60 speakers

A handsome addition to the M-501, M-606 or M-301 mini systems, this two-way bookshelf speaker system features a newly developed 25 mm dome tweeter and large 180 mm low frequency driver for efficient bass reproduction. Wide 45-40,000 Hz Frequency Response.

 


SC-E 60 Specifications

Type:  2-way bass-reflex type

Speaker Units:

Woofer :  180 mm diam. (7-1/8") Cone-type

Tweeter :  25 mm diam. (1") Dome-type

Impedance:  8

Max. Input:  60 watts

Output Level:  90 dB/W/1 m

Crossover Frequency:  2,0 kHz

Frequency Response:  45 Hz - 40,000 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  230 x 360 x 230 mm (9-1/16" x 14-3/16" x 9 -1/16")

Weight:  6,1 kg (13,4 lbs)


 

Aiwa SC-E50 speakers


 A high performance 3-way speaker recommended for the M-501 system, the S.C.-E50 features an ultra-thin 20 µ titanium dome tweeter for dynamic highs. A carefully-matched equalizer extends high frequencies all the way to 40 kHz, with improved transient response. Both tweeter and midrange driver are equipped with separate attenuator controls. Particle board cabinet with 20 mm thick front panel suppresses undesirable cabinet resonance for extra-clean tone quality.

 

SC-E50 Specifications

Type:  3-way Bass-reflex type

Speaker Units:

Woofer:  200 mm (37-7/8" Cone-type

Midrange :  100 mm (3-15/16") Cone-type

Tweeter :  25 mm (1") Dome-type

Impedance:  8

Max. Input:  70 watts

Output Level:  91 dB/W/1 m

Crossover Frequencies:  1 kHz, 4 kHz

Frequency Response:  40 Hz - 40 kHz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  250 x 390 x 250 mm (9-7/8" x 15-3/8" x 9-7/8")

Weight:  8 kg (17,6 lbs)

Aiwa SD-L60 cassette deck

Cassette Deck

Equipped with IC logic controls, this compact high-performance deck proves that size need not place limits on versatile operation.

 

Motorized load/eject

To simplify cassette handling, the SD-L60 incorporates a new flywheel-assisted transport mechanism which loads the cassette into playing position with light finger pressure. A touch of the eject control and tapes are smoothly transported outward for removal.

 

Convenient remaining tape indicator

During recording and playback, the peak LED display may be switched to indicate the number of minutes remaining before the tape end. LEDs will light successively during play, when the final LED comes on, it indicates that 3 minutes remain for C-60 tapes, 4,5 minutes for C-90.

 

Remote control operation

A 24-pin connection terminal at the rear panel enables the SD-L60 to be utilized with the RC-R300 wireless remote control system - just one of the many exciting optionals offered with Aiwa mini components

 

Plus Features:

High-performance DX head

Metal tape compatibility

Dolby noise reduction system

Independently adjustable left/right channel record volume controls

Rec-sync terminal for automatic recording from Aiwa brand terminals

Timer record/playback facility.

 


Specifications

Motor:  DC servo motor

Head :  Rec/Power Bandwidth DX head

Wow and Flutter:  0,06% (WRMS); 0,18% (DIN)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Metall Tape :  64 dB Dolby on

Frequency Response

LH Tape :  30 - 15,000 Hz (25 - 14,000 Hz)

CrO₂ Tape :  30 - 15,000 Hz (25 - 16,000 Hz)

Metal Tape :  30 - 15,000 Hz (25 - 16,000 Hz)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Mic :  0,5 mV/200  - 10 k

Line In :  50 mV/50 k

Power Requirements:  240 V 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  250 x 71 x 243 mm ((-7/8" x 2-13/16" x 10")

Weight:  3,4 kg (7,5 lbs)

Aiwa AP-D60 turntable

Direct-Drive Turntable

One of the world's slimmest at just 71 mm in overall height, the AP-D60 incorporates Aiwa's new "Linear direct-drive" motor for reduced wow and flutter, low rumble.

 

New "Integrated Tonearm" system

Because headshell, cartridge and tonearm have been designed for maximum compatibility, this new system offers a number of advantages over conventional models. Lowered mass of the integrated unit effectively increases compliance, while at the same time lowering the tonearm's resonance "Q: to minimize adverse effects of record warp frequency.

 

Linear DD motor

Unlike previous direct drive designs which place the motor beneath the platter spindle, the AP-D60's unique construction drives the platter by means of alternating current generated by a ring of magnets on the platter's outer adge. This enables space reduction and provides smooth rotation with a minimum of vibration.

 

Automatic record size selection

A photoelectric sensor mechanism below the turntable mat detects the size of the record and relays this information to the tonearm mechanism. This system ensures that the stylus will be protected from the kind of "accidents" to which non-thinking automatic turntables are so prone.

 

Plus Features:

Full front panel control design

Adjustable pitch control with stroboscopic indicators

Auto-repeat facility

Solid, anti-howling cabinet material

Removable dust cover

 

Specifications

Drive System:  Direct drive system

Motor:  2-phase 120-pole linear motor

Turntable Platter:  Aluminum diecast

Platter Diameter:  304 mm

Platter Weight:  1,0 kg

Speeds:  33-⅓ and 45 rpm

Wow and Flutter:  0,035% WRMS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio :  70 dB (DIN-B)

Tonearm Section:

Type:  Straight tonearm

Effective Arm Length:  215 mm

Overhang:  15 mm

Tracking Error:  +3,5°;  -1,1°

Offseet Angle:  22,5°

Cartridge

Type:  Moving magnet (MM) type

Frequency Response :  20 - 20,000 Hz

Output Voltage:  3 mV

Separation:  18 dB (1 kHz)

Stylus:  0,5 mil diamond

Stylus Presure:2,0 g (Normal)

General Semiconductor:  22 Transistors; 14 Diodes; 2 FET; 3 ICs

Power Requirements:  AC 220 v, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  420 x 71 x 375 mm

Weight:  5,0 kg

Sony PS-LX5 turntable

The quartz-locked PS-LX5, direct-drive turntables that express Sony's commitment to absolute precision and superior reproduction of music. In every way - appearance, performance and price - they are outstanding examples of Sony leadership in turntable technology.

 

Outstanding Features:

Advanced fully-automatic operation for total convenience

Automatic record-size selector permits precise and safe indexing

Straight Duralumin tonearm for low mass and excellent tracking

 

Tonearm and Functions

Two-point tonearm support for high rigidity and low modulation noise.

Front controls provide convenient operation - even with the dust cover closed

Audio muting circuit provides silence during start and return phases

Record-setting guides make it easy to place the record precisely on the spindle

Capable of operation in synchronization with selected Sony cassette decks using the optional Sony RM-65

"Repeat" mode for continuous music

 

Turntable and Construction

Quartz lock prevents even minute variations caused by external factors

The Sony Linear Torque BSL (Brushless, Slotless) motor designed for uniform and smooth dlivery of torque

Magnedisc servo control monitors speed at the outer rim or platter for exceptional accuracy

Electromagnetic braking provides rapid and smooth half of platter rotation

Sony Bulk Molding Compound (SBMC) basse is both rigid and acoustically inert to reduce feedback

 


 

Specifications

Operation Type:  Fully-automatic

Tonearm Section

Type:  Static-balance straight

Effective Length:  216,5 mm (8-1/2")

Overhang:  16,5 mm

Tracking Error:  +3°00" , -1°00"

Usable Cartridge Weight (including headshell):  7,4 - 11,7 g

Supplied Headshell:  SH-151

Effective Mass (without cartridge):  8,98 g

Turntable Section

Wow and Flutter:  0,025% (WRMS), ±0,04% (DIN 45507)

FG Direct Measurement:  0,02%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN-B):  78 dB

Speed Accuracy:  better than 0,003%

Start-up Time at 33-⅓ RPM :  1/2 rotation

Platter Diameter:  310 mm (12-1/4")

Platter Weight (with rubber mat):  1,1 kg (2 lb)

Speeds:  33-⅓ and 45 RPM

General

Power Requirements:  AC 120 V, 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  9 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  430 x 105 x 355 mm (17" x 4-1/4" x 14")

Weight:  6,3 kg (13 lbs)

Sony PS-LX3 turntable

Impeccable Performance and Advanced Fully-Automatic Operation

 

There are no better examples of Sony attention to the comfort and convenience of the listener than the PS-LX3 fully-automatic turntables. These models feature a high-degree of automation. As you would expect, there's automatic start and automatic return at the end of play. If you want to hear the record more than once, you merely touch "repeat" and it will obey your command until you change it.

A feature important for both convenience and safety is Sony's automatic record-size selector. A series of "windows" in he platter mat permit light to travel from a point toward the back of the turntable to two photo-sensors beneath the platter.

The sensors cause the arm to index for a 12" or 7" record automatically. When no record is on the platter, the sensors prevent any indexing at all. In this way, the tonearm, cartridge and stylus are protected from damage even if the start button is accidentally pressed with no record on the platter.

There is also a circuit which silences all audio during the start and return phases of the turntable in particular, this muting circuit eliminates the unpleasant "pop" which invariably takes place when the stylus descends into the groove. Both turntables can, with the optional Sony RM-65 , work in synchronization with selected Sony cassette deck models, for significantly enhanced convenience.


 

Specifications

Operation Type:  Fully-automatic

Tonearm Section

Type:  Static-balance straight

Effective Length:  216,5 mm (8-1/2")

Overhang:  16,5 mm

Tracking Error:  +3°00" , -1°00"

Usable Cartridge Weight (including headshell):  7,4 - 11,7 g

Supplied Headshell:  SH-151

Effective Mass (without cartridge):  8,36 g

Turntable Section

Wow and Flutter:  0,025% (WRMS), ±0,04% (DIN 45507)

FG Direct Measurement:  0,02%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN-B):  75 dB

Speed Accuracy:  better than 0,05%

Start-up Time at 33-⅓ RPM :  1/2 rotation

Platter Diameter:  310 mm (12-1/4")

Platter Weight (with rubber mat):  0,85 kg (1/14 oz)

Speeds:  33-⅓ and 45 RPM

General

Power Requirements:  AC 120 V, 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  9 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  430 x 105 x 355 mm (17" x 4-1/4" x 14")

Weight:  6,1 kg (13 lbs)

Roksan Caspian Integrated Amplifier mkI



Integrated Amplifier

Specifications

Line Inputs:  5 plus Tape

Input Impedance:  47 k

Input Sesnitivity:  Line 240 mV

Line Outputs:  Tape; 2x Preamplifier

Output Voltage:

Tape Out :  240 mV

Pre Out :  700 mV

Damping Factor:  140 (8 )

Frequency Response:  2,5 Hz - 80 kHz -3 dB

Gain: 

Pre & Power :  40 dB Overall

Preamplifier :  9,3 dB

Power Amp:  30,7 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

At 8  :  less than 0,003% (1 kHz)

At $  :  less than 0,005% (1 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Line :  108 dBa (ref. 500 mV); 85 dBa (ref. 1 W, 8 )

Power Outputs:  Loudspeaker, L & R

Outputs Power:

Better than 70 Watts continuous, into 8  both channel driven

Better than 100 Watts continuous, into 4  both channel driven

Current Output:  50 Amps Peak to Peak

Power Supply:  330 VA Ultra Noise Toroidal Transformer, 4 Regulated Supply Rails

Power Source:  100 - 120 V, 50/60 Hz; 220 - 140 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  less than 230 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  432 x 330 x 80 mm (including feet)

Weight:  12 kg

Roksan Caspian Integrated CD mkI

Integrated CD Player

Specifications

Operating System:  CD digital audio system

Frequency Response:  20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0,7 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion:  less than 0,0025% at 1 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted):  105 dB

Wow and Flutter:  Quartz precision

Channel Separation:  100 dB at 1 kHz

Output Voltage:  1 V RMS

Digital Output:  BNC 75  0,5 Vp-p

Error Correction:  CIRC

Sampling Frequency:  44,1 kHz

D/A Conversion:  Dedicated D/A PCB (TD 1305T BCC-DAC2) Bitstream continuous calibration DAC

Resolution:  18 bits

Oscillation:  3rd Overtone Oscillation

Power Supply:  High quality mains inlet filter. 2 High performance low noise toroidal transformers. One dedicated to the DAC analogue output stage, one dedicated to the Digital circuitry, 7 fully regulated power rails

Laser Environment Enhancer Light (LL):  Roksan patented green light technology

Power Source:  100 - 120 V 50/60 Hz; 220 - 240V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  less than 15 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  432 x 330 x 80 mm (including feet)

Weight:  10 kg