Technics micro series (1981)
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These wonderfull Technics micro components were introduced in 1981. On some markets they were called "micro series" while on other markets they were sold as "Concise Component Series" There were several models available and the one we are focusing here shows a set composed of a SU-C04 amplifier, ST-C04 tuner and RS-M07 cassette deck. Attractive, yet totally compact and powerful, Technics micro series combines easy operation with incredibly advanced, microchip technology to bring out the ful excitement of all your favourite music. Technics has included New Class A power amp circuitry in the SU-C04. New Class A assures you plenty of clean power by combining Class A sound with Class B efficiency. The SU-C04 delivers 30 watts per channel continuous RMS both channel driven into 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.007% Total Harmonic Distortion. The matching ST-C04 Quartz Synthesizer tuner has a preset tuning capability of up to 6 FM and 6 AM stations. The Technics RS-M07 cassette deck is using a soft touch controlled mechanism with MX heads and auto tape selctor for normal, CrO2, and Metal tapes. One interesting observation however - there were two versions made under the M07 model number, one had needle type VU meters while the other was using fluorescent type VU meters. All components are 297 mm wide and 230 mm deep and were available with silver or black front panel.
HITACHI MD-5 (1983)
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Hitachi (Lo-D in Japan) was a leader in CD player technology (a revolution in Hi-Fi) and the DA-1000 was one of the first CD players, introduced in october 1982. Hitachi was also the most prolific OEM provider with this model. (See all the Hitachi based models here). All these first generation CD players from Philips, Sony and this Hitachi were compact units, the Hitachi measuring only 32 cm wide.
To complement this new product, Hitachi introduced in 1983 a dedicated set of mini Hi-Fi components, the MD-5 set. These were all visually matching components with electronic controlled components using a flat stainless steel keypad on all units.
HITACHI DA-1000 - Front loading first generation vertical CD player. One of the most rebadged first generation CD player.
HITACHI HA-MD5 - 60 W/ch Stereo amplifier, feather touch control, six preset tone controls
HITACHI FT-MD5 - Quartz Digital Synthesizer AM-FM Stereo tuner, 12 presets
HITACHI D-MD5 - 2-Head 1-Motor IC logic controlled cassette deck, Dolby B-C, Digital counter, music search
HITACHI HT-L5 - Linear tracking Quartz Unitorque Direct Drive turntable, T4P cartridge system
HITACHI HS-20F - 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker, 20 cm metal flat cone, 3 cm flat cone tweeter
Unique Extra Component:
HITACHI D-MC50 - 2 motor IC Logic Controlled Stereo Microcassette recorder, Dolby B-C, Metal tape compatible, digital counter
To complement this new product, Hitachi introduced in 1983 a dedicated set of mini Hi-Fi components, the MD-5 set. These were all visually matching components with electronic controlled components using a flat stainless steel keypad on all units.
HITACHI DA-1000 - Front loading first generation vertical CD player. One of the most rebadged first generation CD player.
HITACHI HA-MD5 - 60 W/ch Stereo amplifier, feather touch control, six preset tone controls
HITACHI FT-MD5 - Quartz Digital Synthesizer AM-FM Stereo tuner, 12 presets
HITACHI D-MD5 - 2-Head 1-Motor IC logic controlled cassette deck, Dolby B-C, Digital counter, music search
HITACHI HT-L5 - Linear tracking Quartz Unitorque Direct Drive turntable, T4P cartridge system
HITACHI HS-20F - 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker, 20 cm metal flat cone, 3 cm flat cone tweeter
Unique Extra Component:
HITACHI D-MC50 - 2 motor IC Logic Controlled Stereo Microcassette recorder, Dolby B-C, Metal tape compatible, digital counter
