From the Vault

Also in HFN This Month in 1986

FIVE COMPACT DISC PLAYERS
Martin Colloms reviews the Mitsubishi DP-409R, Pioneer PD-M6, Technics SL-P300 and XR-J9 and XR-P9 from Toshiba.

ALL SYSTEMS GO
Ken Kessler on two British-made systems from AR and QED.

A WORTHY CASE
Christopher Breunig appraises the DNM Series 3 preamp, now rehoused in a Perspex box!

THE NORSEMEN RETURN
Ken Kessler analyses Tandberg’s virile monoblock power amps.

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER?
Or can ‘aftermarket’ retipping transform the sound of your cartridge? Ken Kessler sends his Denon and Ortofon pick-ups for Garrott stylus replacements.

EMINENT’S BREEZE
Martin Colloms investigates a remarkable American tonearm, the air-bearing parallel tracker from Eminent Technology.

POT POURRI
World’s first review of the Mark Levinson Model 20 amplifier, Roksan Xerxes turntable with Rega arm, Decca Super Gold cartridge, the Spica TC50 speaker, and Marantz PM151 and PM26 amplifiers.