TEAC Reference AG-H300mkIII

am/fm stereo receiver

The greatest asset of the TEAC Reference AG-H300mkIII is that it's a remarkably functional stereo receiver. I was also thrilled when I realized it had a phono section -- given the recent resurgence of vinyl, the inclusion of a phono stage isn't insignificant, and lately I've been spending more time listening to LPs than to CDs. But the phono section can be thought of as icing on an already rich cake.

The AG-H300mkIII is the proverbial Swiss Army knife of audio gear. It packs just about every function you would want or need into a discreet little box with an absolute minimum of hassle. For most systems, I'm at a loss to think of much that the AG-H300mkIII can't handle. For its $349 asking price, it offers a lot of features.

In terms of sound quality, it has strengths. I found it more powerful than its size and price indicate.

SPECS--

• 6-input Selector (Tuner, CD, Tape1, Tape2, Phono, AUX)
• Motor-driven Volume Control
• Phono Input
• Tone and Balance Control
• CD Direct
• PLL Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Tuner
• AM 30, FM 30 Preset Station Memory
• Multi Function FL Display
• Timer Function
• Brushed Aluminium Front Panel
• Full Function System Remote
• Output Power: 35W + 35W (8 ohms, RMS)
• Audio Input: x 5
• Audio Output: x 2
• Headphone Jack: x 1
• Binding Post Speaker Terminals
• Operation: 120V AC, 60Hz (US)
• Dimension (W x H x D), Weight: 8-1/2" x 4-3/8" x 12-1/8", 8.8 lbs.
     215 x 110 x 307mm, 4.0 kg
• Carton Box Dimension, Gross Weight: 15" x 11" x 7-1/2", 12.2 lbs.
    380 x 280 x 190mm, 5.5 kg

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