The devices of the BX-100 series, as well as some devices of other manufacturers at this time, have a so-called idler for the drive from the factory, which is not considered to be particularly wear-resistant.
Audio 09/1985: comparative test of the similar Dolby C model BX-125 E: sound "excellent" (2th highest positive rating), predicate 3 ears.
FonoForum 05/84;
Stereo 06/1984;
Stereoplay 05/1984: Top class IV (lowest classification of the "top class", then followed by the "Upper middle class").
Report in Audio 2 / 1985: Test Aiwa AD-R 650, Akai GX-R 66, c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 22, JVC KD-V 6, Nakamichi BX-150 E, Onkyo TA-2500, Sony TC-FX 707 R , Technics RS-B 78 R