5 CD portables: digital memories for road or track

Article Abstract:

The Panasonic SL-S490, $199, may become the new standard for CD portables. Its ample memory makes it particularly shock-resistant, and its supplied headphones were the best heard. The Optimus CD-3420 and the Onkyo DX-F71p also displayed excellent, musical sonic qualities.

Compact disc players, Compact disc players and recorders, Magnavox AZ6848/17 (Compact disc system), Onkyo DX-F71p (Compact disc system), Optimus CD-3420 (Compact disc system), Panasonic SL-S490 (Compact disc system), Sony D-335 (Compact disc system)

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Stax SR-Omega earspeakers and SRM-T1S drive amp

Article Abstract:

Stax's $2,999 SR-Omega circumaural headphones and their companion amp unit, the $1,599 SRM-T1S, are the firm's follow-ons to their popular SR-Lambda Pro audiophile earphones. The SR-Omegas performed quite well on lab and listening tests, and earn a strong recommendation.

Stax SR-Omega (Headphones), Stax SRM-T1S (Amplifier)

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JVC HA-D990 earphones

Article Abstract:

The $119.95 HA-D990 headphones represent an excellent value. They feature gold plugs and corrosion-free components, 65-ohm impedance for excellent high volumes and good bass response.

JVC HA-D990 (Headphones)

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