Panasonic SC-AK18 CD Compact Stereo System (Discontinued by Manufacturer) / Panasonic

Compact stereo with 5-CD changer, dual cassette decks, and digitally synthesized AM/FM tuner

50 watts per channel

1-bit MASH digital-to-analog converter

Clock/timer

Remote control

Equipped with a five-CD changer, Panasonic's SC-AK18 compact stereo lets you enjoy hours of continuous music. The five direct open/play keys make playing and changing discs easy. Simply press the open key for the desired disc and the tray opens. After changing the disc, press the adjacent disc key. The tray closes, and the newly loaded disc starts to play.

Outfitted with dual feather-touch cassette decks and an AM/FM digitally synthesized tuner, the SC-AK18 has all the conveniences of a full-size stereo system. Two other features are the CD manager, which simplifies CD-to-tape editing, and tape program search for quick tape-track access.

The 3D space equalizer displays a wide range of images and patterns. A ship flies in space, enters black holes--even time warps--as your selections play. And six preset equalization modes (disco, hall, live, heavy, clear, and soft) are a touch away.

The AK-18 standard features include a wireless remote control, a programmable timer with sleep mode, 24 tuner presets, and a fluorescent display.