REVIEW: The X3 is a substantial amp from the revived Rotel Michi series, designed with future needs in mind.
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The pain in the pleasure… restoring a vintage turntable
VINYLOGY: Getting a neglected classic turntable up and running again is a painstaking affair… but the rewards are worth the task.
Vintage turntable pleasures
FEATURE: Old is gold, especially when it comes to some classic turntables that can be resurrected for a new lease of life.
The Falcon LS3/5a has landed in Malaysia
NEWS: Here’s a speaker to quicken the pulse of any LS3/5a fan… the purebred Falcon version.
Luxman LX-380 amplifier – a modern take on the vintage
REVIEW: Luxman blends the old and the new on the LX-380 amplifier, its looks and tubes belying the modern sound.
Accuphase A-48 – a final-frontier power amp
REVIEW: If you’re looking for the one power amp to keep you company on desert island, the Accuphase A-48 could be it.
Eight Xmas gifts that will endear you to vinyl lovers
FEATURE: If you’re a vinyl-head, and your loved ones and close friends can take a hint… here’s a gift list to show them…
KLIAV Show 2019 – vinyl subdued but significant
NEWS: We can’t get enough of analogue, although things on the turntable front seemed at bit muted at this year’s show.
Buying a turntable 101
VINYLOGY: If you’re a vinyl novice and confused over the turntable choices on the market, our expert breaks it down for you.
Goldring E3 cartridge – a modern MM
REVIEW: Goldring lends a modern slant to vinyl playback with the E3 moving magnet phono cartridge.
Vitus set to launch new integrated behemoth – the SIA-030
NEWS: When nothing but the best will do, and money not an issue… you will hear Vitus calling…
Phono cartridge 101
VINYLOGY: Our resident phono boffin takes the pain out cartridge shopping.
Turntable set-up made easy… somewhat
VINYLOGY: Our resident analogue geek guides you through the process of achieving vinyl fulfilment with your turntable…
Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista CD player – not for all tastes
REVIEW: It’s hefty, and it looks impressive, and it has its sonic plusses, but the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista seems a tad out of synch with the rest of the pack.
DS Audio shines a light on vinyl
FEATURE: Don’t let the term “optical” mislead you into thinking that DS Audio cartridges are digital devices… analogue is the game, just done very differently.
Gold Note Giglio turntable – as great as it looks
REVIEW: Ah, the Italians… they know how to make anything sound and look magnificent… as in the case of the Gold Note Giglio turntable.
Vitus Audio SS-103 stereo power amplifier – resistance is futile
REVIEW: How does a whole lot of amplifier muscle – in weight and watts – sound when refined the Scandinavian way? The Vitus Audio SS-103 Signature answers this question for us…
Vitus Audio – keeping it as real as possible
FEATURE: We sit down for a chat with the renowned high-end designer from Denmark, who shares his thoughts and philosophy on amp design…
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II – is this the one?
REVIEW: The lure of tubes proves too much for our reviewer, just as he was consider a move to solid state… the latest iteration of the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum amp wove its magic on him.
KLIAV Show 2018 – getting into the groove
NEWS: Vinyl, especially of the high-end variety, was a big draw at the show, and our walkabout man finds a range of analogue delights to expand and extend his spending habits…