The Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 bookshelf speakers are absolutely amazing. They deliver a clear and defined sound, making voices sound natural and warm. The cabinet design is a clear step up from typical budget speakers, featuring curved enclosures and Kevlar drivers. At What Hi-Fi, the Diamond 9.1 has won awards twice in its price category and […]
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At the time (1983–1985), Harman Kardon claimed the PM660 was designed to be the ultimate integrated amplifier, and I must say its smooth, crisp sound truly impressed me. It’s a very muscular 80-watt amplifier, with no shortage of power or clarity. Like other HK components, its power rating is deceptively conservative. It can deliver a
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The Accuphase E 205 is without a doubt a great amplifier, one of the best I have ever used, clean and crystalline sound, that still manages to be smooth and well controlled, a good balance between medium, treble and bass, excellent! Renowned for its clean, crystalline sound combined with silky smooth control, the E-205 delivers
The Sansui G-4700, introduced in the late 1970s, is a true example of vintage hi-fi excellence, delivering a warm, powerful sound that easily surpasses its rated 50 watts per channel. Part of Sansui’s iconic G-X700 series — renowned for some of the best-looking receivers of the late ’70s — the G-4700 may have been the
This is the striking Marantz SR6010DC, launched in 1981 — a powerful, feature-rich stereophonic receiver from a time of transition for the brand. Officially an updated version of the SR6000DC from 1979, the SR6010DC kept the same distinctive styling and layout. However, it emerged during the pivotal shift from Marantz to Philips ownership, which left
This is the Luxman A-331 — a fine example of Luxman’s craftsmanship during the early 80s. Although not the brand’s top-tier model, the A-331 carries the unmistakable Luxman DNA: a dynamic, full-bodied sound signature, clean and neutral tonality, and plenty of musicality. With a solid build, it pairs easily with a wide range of bookshelf
