The Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) was founded in 1927 as the Japanese subsidiary of the Victor Talking Machine Company (USA). It initially stood out for the production of gramophones and records, and was responsible for introducing innovations in Japan such as the electric phonograph and, later, VHS, which went on to become the […]
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This is the legendary SME Model 3009 Series II Improved, a precision-engineered pick-up arm that has become a benchmark in analog audio history. Built with SME’s renowned craftsmanship and technical excellence, it represents the pinnacle of tonearm design from the golden age of vinyl. Featuring a 9-inch pivot-to-stylus distance, the 3009 Series II Improved is
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The Pioneer PL-518, launched in 1978, is an interesting unit from the mid-range of Pioneer’s lineup. A direct-drive turntable built to last, it has no belts and can play non-stop for decades. The PL-518 shares many similarities with the PL-540 and PL-560, including the same chassis and S-shaped tonearm. The 540 and 560 add quartz
The Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) was founded in 1927 as the Japanese subsidiary of the Victor Talking Machine Company (USA). It initially stood out for the production of gramophones and records, and was responsible for introducing innovations in Japan such as the electric phonograph and, later, VHS, which went on to become the
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The Pioneer SA-8800 II, launched in 1976, is the Japanese mk2 version of the SA-8800 and is electrically equivalent to the SA-8500 II, the export version. This integrated amplifier captures the pinnacle of Pioneer engineering from the golden age of Japanese audio, balancing robust power with technical refinement in a compact 13.8 kg package. A
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Launched in 1975, the Luxman R-800 represents one of the pinnacles of Japanese audio engineering, both in its sound quality and design. Born in an era when Luxman was consolidating its reputation as a benchmark brand, the R-800 perfectly reflects the balance between technical precision and aesthetic elegance. The unit, encased in real wood, immediately
