Audio-Visual Sources

	Record Player
	Also known as a turntable or Phono This analog component allows playback of audio content from commercially produced Vinyl LP and Singles
	Audio Cassette Player
	Allows playback and recording of audio content on an analog magnetic tape which is wound between two spools within the cassette. This format has generally been superseded by newer digital recording formats.
	Tuner
	Allows reception of AM and FM radio broadcasts. For convenience and economy the tuner is often built into modern amplifiers which are known as receivers.
	CD Player
	The first widely available digital consumer item the CD player allows playback of audio content on optical Compact Disc or CD
	VHS Recorder
	Allows recording and playback or audio and audio-visual content on an an analog magnetic tape which is wound between two spools within the VHS cassette
	Mini Disc Player
	This digital device allows recording and playback of audio content on an Optical Mini Disc. Although usually intended as a portable walkman like device it nonetheless can form a useful addition to the home theatre
	Laser Disc Player
	Allows playback of audio/visual content from commercially produced Optical laser Disc. This format never achieved widespread popularity and has generally been superseded by DVD
	DVD player
	Allows playback of audio/visual content from commercially produced Optical Digital Versatile Disc.
	Home PC
	Allows creation, recording, editing and playback of a wide range of audio visual content.