VINYLOGY: If you’re a vinyl novice and confused over the turntable choices on the market, our expert breaks it down for you.
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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…
All I want for my (hi-fi) Christmas
FEATURE: If you’re still in Christmas shopping mode, we’ve rounded up a list of hi-fi/AV/headfi gear that our teamsters dream about as Christmas gifts… for themselves!
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…
At the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show 2018
FEATURE: It may not be one of the key hi-fi events in the circuit, but the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show certainly didn’t lack esoteric hi-fi equipment or variety.
Play it again, SAM
FEATURE: Our man about town tries to come to grips with the amp-speaker matching technology behind Devialet’s SAM.
The vinyl revival – musings on the Linn LP12
FEATURE: In a short new series, this vinyl junkie looks at used classic turntables you can shop around for to sample a medium that just refuses to go away…
Consumer Electronics Show 2017… no stopping vinyl
FEATURE: We pick some interesting stuff shown at CES 2017 early this month… there was a surprising vinyl product or two, while the digital boys stepped up their game.
KLIAV Show 2016 – the vinyl wagon keeps a-rollin’
FEATURE: It seems there were turntables all over the place at the KLIAV Show 2016 – from esoterica that will set you back a car or two, to the unpack-and-play variety for the novice.
KLIAV Show 2016… a walk through, eyes wide
FEATURE: We take a walk through first day of the Kuala Lumpur International AV Show 2016, camera ready to capture some esoteric – and expensive – hi-fi equipment.
The new Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series… game changer
FEATURE: Bowers & Wilkins is among the few hi-fi names that draw attention in the audiophile, lifestyle and luxury markets. The new flagship 800 Series D3 looks to further strengthen the brand in all areas.
Kronos – the last turntable you’ll ever need?
FEATURE: Turntables come in all sizes and designs, but here’s one Canadian platter spinner that stands out from the crowd and promises to forever change your analogue life.
Audience… the ONE vision
FEATURE: Sometimes, all you want is simplicity in the midst of all that’s happening to hi-fi in the computer audio age. Well, here’s an acclaimed American outfit that has stuck with its original vision.
Revving up your Rega turntable
FEATURE: If you’re the owner of an old or new Rega turntable and itching to buy a new one or upgrading, hold on… here’s how you can keep old faithful and take it up a few levels.
Thorens… the turntable specialist
Q&A: How many turntable makers in existence today can claim that they were around when it all began? Here’s a company that’s seen it all, from the phonograph to the gramaphone to the modern-day vinyl spinner.
The Vinyl Types
FEATURE: Ask yourself this if you’re into vinyl playback – how committed are you to the analogue cause? Find out here if you’re a passionate player or merely a pretentious poseur.
Vinyl essentials
FEATURE: Buying a turntable and some LPs is a good start to going vinyl… but you need to keep those black discs as clean as possible. Here’s the vinyl doctor!
Chord Electronics – enter the ‘perfect’ Class D amp
FEATURE: UK’s Chord Electronics has seldom been perceived as lagging in the technology game. However, upping the ante further is something touted to be a game-changer and put the company well ahead of the competition.
VPI mulls an even more affordable Traveler
FEATURE: In which we delve into the mind of a young man tasked with taking turntable manufacturer VPI Industries into the distant future. Here’s our interview – digital, ironically, via email – with VPI scion Mathew Weisfeld.