Vintage audio amplifier collection

AMPLIFIERS 1991 - 2000
The 1001 Hi-Fi Collection

Fine Arts by GRUNDIG V12 (1995)

Introduced in 1995 this amplifier is a member of the second generation of Fine Arts components by GRUNDIG. There is a strong focus on the visual appereance of these components which all share the same design pattern for all components. Build quality is still high quality with a rigid chassis construction, aluminium front and discrete amplifier construction. Secondary functions are nicely concealed behind a flip down panel that runs across the bottom half of the fascia. Another interesting feature is the (switchable - DOT) direct operation system. With this feature activated the components of the sytem communicate with each other. If you are listening to a radio sation with a simple press of play on the CD player the disc will start to play and the amplifier switches from tuner to CD and all this is remote controlable with the system remote control. In order to use this system you have to connect a cable between the RC-BUS connectors of the components. During this period GRUNDIG had strong ties with PHILIPS wich means that you can use the system with a PHILIPS remote control and the RC-BUS system control is the same with the PHILIPS (marantz) RC-5 remote system. This system with components communicating with each other was introduced by PHILIPS with their 900 series components. (Several 900 series components can be found in our collection too)
You can read more about the matching cassette deck on this page. Technical data: 70 W/ch Sinus DIN 4 ohm, Distortion: 0.008% Dimensions: 435 x 125 x 300 mm
Cover Photo Art: The Opera - Published March 15th 2017

KENWOOD KR-A5060 (1994)

This is a nice "little" (100 W/ch) stereo receiver from the 1994 Kenwood Hi-Fi Stereo line-up. The amplifier section features the Kenwood VIG (Voltage Interface Gate) circuit. This is an advanced technique of phase circuits for power amplification, which guarantees an adequate dose of "clean" power to support a natural and undistorted reproduction of dynamic signal peaks. Rated power output in Stereo operation is 100 W/ch min. RMS, 8 Ohm 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion. The amplifier features the usual tone controls for Bass at 100 Hz (+/-10 dB), Treble at 10 kHz (+/-10 dB) and Loudness control. The amplifier can be used with two sets of loudspeakers (for mutiroom operation) and it has provision for 6 analog inputs (two of them being for rec. and play). For source selection there is a rotary encoder for step by step source selection. The radio section has a 20 FM/AM station memory bank while the FM section also features RDS (Radio Data System). For radio station tuning you have manual, automatic or direct frequency input options. The amplifier can be remote controlled and it features cable remote connectors for various sources connected to the KR-A5060. Size of the unit is 440*133*379 mm with a netto weight of 8.8 kg. The Kenwood KR-A5060 from our collection had missing volume and tone control knobs. The tone control knobs you see in the pictures are homemade knobs while the volume knob is a black painted, spray can cap ... adapted to fit. (Original sale price in Germany DM 599. Made in Korea)
Cover Photo Art: Hit a Chord - Published September 15th 2020

TELEFUNKEN HA 680 (1991)

This slim and compact (440x72x290 mm) amplifier was part of the 1991 Telefunken Hi-Fi component lineup. With a power rating of 40 W/ch into 8Ω it was the smallest of the range. Even though it seems like a modest amplifier this is actually a very good sounding model. It also features a total of 6 inputs where one is for Phono and two are for cassette recorders with recording output facility. Unusually it also features two inputs for in-out of video signal too. The input selector is electronically controlled with a row of large led's for status display. Another unusual feature is the posibility of connecting 4 loudspeakers to the amplifier for an enhanced (surround) soundfield. The electronic components are mounted in a plastic chassis (bottom and side panels are one piece). The front panel is also plastic but the large volume knob is metallic. The whole stucture is covered with a conventional steel cover that also includes the back panel too. Overall this construction feels very robust and solid.
Cover Photo Art: Eine Welt voll Musik - Published July 15th 2020

YAMAHA RX-350 (1991)

This is a very nice, compact and good sounding receiver from the 1991 YAMAHA lineup. The amplifier section features the usual bass, treble and balance control complemented by a Bass Extension circuit, variable Loudness and CD Direct circuit. There is provision for Phono, CD, AUX input and Tape monitor function. Two pairs of loudspeaker can be connected for multiroom operation if desired.
Your favourite radio stations can be stored into the 16 random acces preset programs. The tuner (radio) section uses a Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System with automatic or manual electronic tuning. Signal strenght is displayed by a 5 segment tuning level indicator on a clear an legible display where also the selected memory (program) is displayed. This model was available in both Titanium and Black finish. Technical data: 35 W/ch (8 ohm), THD: 0.01%, Signal to noise: PHONO 82 dB CD/TAPE 103 dB,
Dimensions 435 W x 131 H x 292 D mm, Weight 5.2 Kg
Cover Photo Art: April Jazz - Published April 15th 2018