However, we also started focusing more on visuals. Penchansky traces the decline of the stereo system to the early ’80s rise of the music video, which brought visuals to the fore.

To give you an idea of what I’m giving up for the week, I’ll give you a quick rundown of my faithful stereo system. Pumping out the sounds is a pair of KEF LS50 Metas, a well-regarded pair of ...

Thieves took a Technics stereo stack system, a collection of compact discs, a black Panasonic video player and silver Sharp mini disc player from a house in Essex Street. A mini hi-fi system and a ...