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 […]
JVC Victor TT 81 Turntable + Denon DA 309 + Shure M95 Read More »
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
Victor TT 81 + CL-P1 – Turntable Read More »
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
Victor TT 81 Turntable v2 + Denon Tonearm Read More »
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 beautiful and rare Kenwood KP‑770D (marketed as KD‑770D in Europe), a true gem from 1985, a quartz-controlled direct-drive turntable that combines striking aesthetics with high-end performance. Finished in a gorgeous gloss black with piano-lacquer accents, it exudes both elegance and authority. The precision-engineered chassis weighs in at an impressive 11.7 kg, measuring 490×162×410 mm,
