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Onkyo's CS, Intec and Separate names open a window onto the compact music centre: a form of stereo that balanced domestic convenience with the principles of component hi-fi.
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Onkyo and the Changing Idea of the Music Centre

Onkyo's CS, Intec and Separate names open a window onto the compact music centre: a form of stereo that balanced domestic convenience with the…

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From Braun’s wall-mounted audio to Bang & Olufsen’s BeoCenter and Marantz’s miniature separates, compact systems changed how hi-fi could fit into everyday life.
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When Hi-Fi Changed Shape: The Design History of Compact Music Systems

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