From the Vault

CHICAGO
Ken Kessler reports from the Consumer Electronics Show.

NAKAMICHI MB4-S
A multi-player with a pedigree, and the promise of audiophile sound? Peter J Comeau tests this seven-disc Music Bank player.

AUDIO RESEARCH LS7
Martin Colloms reviews the revered tube specialist's new all-triode line preamplifier.

MERIDIAN 551
An integrated amplifier that promises Meridian sound quality without breaking the bank.

HARBETH LS5/12A
Eric Braithwaite and Dave Berriman hear the Harbeth edition of the new BBC mini-monitor speaker.

SONIC FRONTIERS SFC-1
Ken Kessler on an intriguing hybrid tube/solid-state integrated amp from Canada.

TANNOY D500
Following the big D700, Tannoy adds a more compact dual concentric loudspeaker.

JM LAB MICRON CARAT
Ken Kessler hears small speakers with big sound from a major French drive-unit manufacturer.