Fine Arts by GRUNDIG M100 (1996)
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Fine Arts by GRUNDIG were always special kind of audio components. The M 100 mini-Hi-Fi system introduced in 1996 is no exception. These are all separate, independently operable mini-Hi-Fi components that consisted of three different amplifiers, two CD players, one tuner, one cassette deck and a bookshelf speaker system. List of components:
M100-A 80W/ch Stereo amplifier with full system remote
M100-R 80W/ch Stereo RDS Receiver with full system remote
M100-ADPL 3x30 W + 2x15W Surround amplifier with full system remote
M100-CDC 3 Disc-CD-Changer
M100-CD single tray Bitstream CD player
M100-T HiFi RDS tuner with 59 presets
M100-CF HiFi Autoreverse cassette deck with Dolby B,C and HX Pro
MBX-100 bookshelf loudspeakers
All components measure 270 x 95 x 310 mm which makes it easier to stack them in any order or side by side. Add to this, convenience features like D.O.T. (direct operation technique) and you have a winner system. D.O.T. means that you can easily switch between components simply pressing the desired source key on any component or remote. So if you are listening to radio and want to switch to cassette you can achieve this by pressing play on the cassette recorder or remote. The amplifier will switch from tuner to cassette and play will began.
M100-A 80W/ch Stereo amplifier with full system remote
M100-R 80W/ch Stereo RDS Receiver with full system remote
M100-ADPL 3x30 W + 2x15W Surround amplifier with full system remote
M100-CDC 3 Disc-CD-Changer
M100-CD single tray Bitstream CD player
M100-T HiFi RDS tuner with 59 presets
M100-CF HiFi Autoreverse cassette deck with Dolby B,C and HX Pro
MBX-100 bookshelf loudspeakers
All components measure 270 x 95 x 310 mm which makes it easier to stack them in any order or side by side. Add to this, convenience features like D.O.T. (direct operation technique) and you have a winner system. D.O.T. means that you can easily switch between components simply pressing the desired source key on any component or remote. So if you are listening to radio and want to switch to cassette you can achieve this by pressing play on the cassette recorder or remote. The amplifier will switch from tuner to cassette and play will began.
JVC F1 Series (1995)
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The F1 Series were a Super Mini System featuring high quality components that measured only 245 mm wide. They were available as JVC components worldwide while the Japanese domestic models were sold under the Victor brand name. The JVC branded models had yellow/red displays while the Victor branded models were available with yellow/red, but also blue/red displays. The components are: AX-F1GD 50W/ch (DIN 4 ohm) amplifier | FX-F1RGD RDS Tuner/timer with 40 presets | XL-F1GD 1-Bit cd player with optical out | TD-F1GD Full Logic controlled Auto-reverse cassette deck featuring a 3 motor "Silent Mechanism", Dolby B,C,HX-Pro | XM-F1GD MiniDisc recorder with optical in-out. The whole system can be remote controlled with the remote of the amplifier that controls the other components via JVC's Compu Link Remote System. There were two loudspeaker sets available for this system. The SX-F1WD is a compact 2-way closed system featuring a 16 cm bass and 2,5 cm tweeter. The SX-A103WD is a more compact and more sophisticated loudspeaker. It features a 12 cm woofer designed in Germany by Kurt Muller and a 1,9 cm tweeter. They are both mounted on a 5 mm thick aluminium front panel in a bass-reflex enclosure.
JVC SD1 Series / Victor HMV (1996)
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This must be the most sophisticated compact system ever. The Super DIGIFINE SD1 Series was introduced in Europe in 1996. All the components feature a 3.5 mm one piece aluminium front-top panel and a 3.2 mm thick steel bottom plate. The components of this system are:
AX-SD1GD - Stereo Super-A amplifier, 70 W/ch (4 ohm 1 kHz DIN), dual transformer construction, Compu Link System remote
XL-SD1GD - 1-Bit P.E.M. D-A converter CD player, optical and coaxial output. Dedicated remote
FX-SD1GD - RDS tuner with 40 presets, built in MPX filter
TD-SD1GD - 3 Head (Fine Amorphous) Direct Drive Closed Loop Dual Capstan cassette deck with Dolby B,C and HX Pro, Dedicated remote
SX-SD1WD - Compact 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker, Brass die-cast front panel and solid wood enclosure, magnetically shielded 13.5 cm bass-mid with Alnico-Magnet designed by loudspeaker expert Dr. Kurt Müller, 2 cm soft dome tweeter, 55-30,000 Hz
All components are 360 mm wide and 129 mm high with depth between 317 and 337 mm. The same system was sold in Japan under the Victor brand name and the system was simply called HMV (His Masters Voice). The model names were also different: AX-V1 amplifier, XL-V1-N cd player, TD-V1-N cassette deck and SX-V1A-M compact loudspeaker. Additionally, there was available the SX-V7-M floor stander loudspeaker, QL-V1-M Quartz Direct Drive turntable and a later introduced and very rare MD-recorder the XM-V1-N.
AX-SD1GD - Stereo Super-A amplifier, 70 W/ch (4 ohm 1 kHz DIN), dual transformer construction, Compu Link System remote
XL-SD1GD - 1-Bit P.E.M. D-A converter CD player, optical and coaxial output. Dedicated remote
FX-SD1GD - RDS tuner with 40 presets, built in MPX filter
TD-SD1GD - 3 Head (Fine Amorphous) Direct Drive Closed Loop Dual Capstan cassette deck with Dolby B,C and HX Pro, Dedicated remote
SX-SD1WD - Compact 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker, Brass die-cast front panel and solid wood enclosure, magnetically shielded 13.5 cm bass-mid with Alnico-Magnet designed by loudspeaker expert Dr. Kurt Müller, 2 cm soft dome tweeter, 55-30,000 Hz
All components are 360 mm wide and 129 mm high with depth between 317 and 337 mm. The same system was sold in Japan under the Victor brand name and the system was simply called HMV (His Masters Voice). The model names were also different: AX-V1 amplifier, XL-V1-N cd player, TD-V1-N cassette deck and SX-V1A-M compact loudspeaker. Additionally, there was available the SX-V7-M floor stander loudspeaker, QL-V1-M Quartz Direct Drive turntable and a later introduced and very rare MD-recorder the XM-V1-N.
Luxman Series 1000 (1996)
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This luxurious high-performance mini system was introduced by Luxman in 1996. It consisted of six components that could be arranged in various forms. The heart of the system is the 1000-PV Multi Media Control Center factory delivered with the 1000-RA multi-function system remote control. The 1000-PV is a combination of a tuner and a Dolby-Pro-Logic Processor control amplifier. (This 1000-P model was a simplified tuner-amplifier-timer combination unit). For a basic surround system, the 1000-PV can be used with the 1000-MV 5-channel power amplifier (2x50W Front, 1x50W Center, 2x20W Rear @ 8ohm). The ultimate system combination consists of a 1000-PV control center and five 1000-M Stereo Power Amplifier used in bridged mode for a power rating of 5x100W 8ohm. The additional matching source components are the 1000-D Compact Disc Player and the 1000-K 3-Head Cassette deck. The 1000-K cassette deck features Hexalam-Permalloy recording and playback head, Dolby B-C and HX-Pro systems and various scan and search functions. Wow & Flutter is 0.04% and frequency range is 15Hz-22/21/20kHz (metal/chrome/normal). The deck has an interesting construction with the multi-function display being integrated into a narrow cassette compartiment door. The front panel of each component measures 290x130mm and up to 386mm deep. All components have only the basic functions on the front panel while secondary functions are placed behind a flip-down panel.
PIONEER Impresso 7 (1994)
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The Impresso Series combines superior audio quality with stylish separate component design and convenience. Superb sound is assured by Pioneer's Legato Link Conversion, Stable Platter Mechanism and Aero Wing heat sink. The first components of this series (initially named Collection 5) were released in Japan in 1993. A year later, in 1994 an updated version of this system was introduced worlwide as Impresso 7. Impresso components have an attractive aluminium finish and the line-up comprises:
F-C5RDS - Digital tuner with 40 presets, RDS with EON (Radio Data System - Enhanced Other Network) and clock time display
A-C5 - 45 W/ch (8 ohm) stereo amplifier with Aero Wing heat sink and chassis (improved heat dissipation and reduced vibrations)
T-C3 - horizontal loading autoreverse cassette deck with Auto BLE and Dolby B,C,HX-Pro.
PD-C5 - cd player with Stable Platter Mechanism and Legato Link Conversion.
S-C5-K - 80 W two-way loudspeaker
All Impresso components feature anodized aluminium finish, each component has its own independent power supply and the whole system can be remote controlled.
F-C5RDS - Digital tuner with 40 presets, RDS with EON (Radio Data System - Enhanced Other Network) and clock time display
A-C5 - 45 W/ch (8 ohm) stereo amplifier with Aero Wing heat sink and chassis (improved heat dissipation and reduced vibrations)
T-C3 - horizontal loading autoreverse cassette deck with Auto BLE and Dolby B,C,HX-Pro.
PD-C5 - cd player with Stable Platter Mechanism and Legato Link Conversion.
S-C5-K - 80 W two-way loudspeaker
All Impresso components feature anodized aluminium finish, each component has its own independent power supply and the whole system can be remote controlled.
Technics Concise-G SC-KJG1 (1994)
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The Technics Concise G components were introduced in 1994. The full name of this High-Quality system was Technics SC-KJG1 and it consisted of the following components:
Technics SU-A70 - Stereo amplifier, MOS class AA 33W/ch 8 ohm, R-core transformer, full remote control, virtual battery operation
Technics SL-P70 - CD player, MASH 1-bit DAC, optical output, virtual battery operation
Technics RS-BX70 - stereo autoreverse cassette deck, auto tape calibration, Dolby B,C and HX Pro, virtual battery operation
Technics ST-GT70 - stereo synthesizer tuner, AM/FM Stereo, 12 preset, Timer
Technics SB-M300 - compact loudspeaker, 2x14 cm internal woofer + 2x18 cm flat square passive radiator, 14 cm front mid, 2.5 cm dome tweeter.
All components feature 7mm aluminum front panel, 2.5 mm aluminum top cover and can be independently operated.
Technics SU-A70 - Stereo amplifier, MOS class AA 33W/ch 8 ohm, R-core transformer, full remote control, virtual battery operation
Technics SL-P70 - CD player, MASH 1-bit DAC, optical output, virtual battery operation
Technics RS-BX70 - stereo autoreverse cassette deck, auto tape calibration, Dolby B,C and HX Pro, virtual battery operation
Technics ST-GT70 - stereo synthesizer tuner, AM/FM Stereo, 12 preset, Timer
Technics SB-M300 - compact loudspeaker, 2x14 cm internal woofer + 2x18 cm flat square passive radiator, 14 cm front mid, 2.5 cm dome tweeter.
All components feature 7mm aluminum front panel, 2.5 mm aluminum top cover and can be independently operated.
YAMAHA Classic Line 10 (1996)
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YAMAHA introduced the Classic Line 10 Hi-Fi Stereo components in 1996. Designed to look and sound beautiful, the Classic Line is elegantly simple in both form and function. Although compact in size, it is designed first and foremost for superior sound quality to relax you and enrich your private time. A specialist in all facets of audio and digital technology, Yamaha has ensured that this system will meet the highest demands of all music lovers. All components were available in luxurious titanium finish or additionally in black finish and can be independently operated. The components of this series are:
YAMAHA AX-10 - Stereo integrated amplifier, 70 W/ch (8Ohm, 20-20000 Hz, 0.03% THD), Large power transformers and large block capacitors, full system remote control
YAMAHA TX-10 - AM/FM Stereo Tuner, Direct PLL IF Count Synthesizer Tuning, 40-Station random acces presets, RDS (Radio Data System)
YAMAHA CDX-10 - Compact Disc Player, 22 Bit 8fs Digital Filter, S-Bit Plus DAC, remote control
YAMAHA KX-10 - 3-Motor 3-Head stereo cassette deck, auto tape tuning, play trim, Dolby B,C,HX-Pro, Frequency response 20-20000 Hz (+/-3dB Metal)
YAMAHA NS-2 (NS-5) - 2-Way bass reflex speaker (I would say, you need a bigger model for optimal performance)
Additional components:
RX-10 - AM/FM stereo receiver
RX-V10 - 5-Chanel Home Cinema Receiver
DDP-10 - Dolby Digital Decoder
MDX-9 - Mini Disc Recorder
KX-W10 - Auto-Reverse Double Cassette Deck
Typical max. dimension of the units: 280x119(83)x389 mm (WxHxD)
YAMAHA AX-10 - Stereo integrated amplifier, 70 W/ch (8Ohm, 20-20000 Hz, 0.03% THD), Large power transformers and large block capacitors, full system remote control
YAMAHA TX-10 - AM/FM Stereo Tuner, Direct PLL IF Count Synthesizer Tuning, 40-Station random acces presets, RDS (Radio Data System)
YAMAHA CDX-10 - Compact Disc Player, 22 Bit 8fs Digital Filter, S-Bit Plus DAC, remote control
YAMAHA KX-10 - 3-Motor 3-Head stereo cassette deck, auto tape tuning, play trim, Dolby B,C,HX-Pro, Frequency response 20-20000 Hz (+/-3dB Metal)
YAMAHA NS-2 (NS-5) - 2-Way bass reflex speaker (I would say, you need a bigger model for optimal performance)
Additional components:
RX-10 - AM/FM stereo receiver
RX-V10 - 5-Chanel Home Cinema Receiver
DDP-10 - Dolby Digital Decoder
MDX-9 - Mini Disc Recorder
KX-W10 - Auto-Reverse Double Cassette Deck
Typical max. dimension of the units: 280x119(83)x389 mm (WxHxD)
