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 TA-71 Trio is one of those lesser-known tonearms that ends up surprising those who give it a chance. Designed at a time when Japanese engineering treated vinyl with true mechanical rigour (developed in collaboration with the NHK Technical Research Institute), it is a static balance S-tube tonearm designed to work well with medium compliance
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The Victor UA‑7045 is one of those cases that reminds us why Japanese engineering from the late 1970s and early 1980s is still so revered among audiophiles. Designed with an effective length of 245 mm and a highly sensitive support system, it was conceived to get the most out of high and medium compliance cartridges.
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The Micro Seiki MA-303 is one of those tonearms that quietly remind you why vintage Japanese engineering still has such a cult following. Designed in the late 1970s, it’s a static-balance arm with a 222 mm effective length and sensible geometry, aimed squarely at real-world cartridges rather than exotic laboratory pieces. On paper it’s straightforward,
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In the late 1970s, Sanyo introduced the JCX series of receivers, a bold move to prove the brand could compete head-to-head with the established giants of Japanese hi-fi. These machines were large, heavy, and built to a standard that surprised many who only associated Sanyo with budget electronics. At the top of the range sat
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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