A revolution is taking place in stereo listening, and it is not spinning on the turntable. It is the turntable. And the amplifier. And the loudspeakers. For a number of sound reasons, stereo gear is becoming more sensuous, simpler and a little more fun to have around the house. One smooth new rig hangs on the wall, and others sport faux-marble finishes. Says Klaus Bunge, who imports advanced West German equipment: "The Harley-Davidson look is over."
Stereo styling often has been left to the boys in the back room -- engineers who allowed function to outshout form. One disturbing result is...
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