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Posts in category Turntables, cartridges

Music Hall USB-1 turntable — basic vinyl fun

May 17, 2021 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: If you merely want to test the waters, Music Hall’s USB-1 turntable is an inexpensive ticket to the dangerous world of vinyl.

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Goldring E3 cartridge – a modern MM

June 4, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: Goldring lends a modern slant to vinyl playback with the E3 moving magnet phono cartridge.

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The new Planar 8 turntable – Rega’s best yet?

May 28, 2019 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: You can’t go wrong with a Rega turntable, and the Planar 8 proves this.

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Pro-Ject Essential III Phono – audiophile-grade on a budget

May 9, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: For a taste of what a truly audiophile turntable can do for not so much money, try a Pro-Ject… in this case, the Essential III

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Gold Note Giglio turntable – as great as it looks

October 26, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: Ah, the Italians… they know how to make anything sound and look magnificent… as in the case of the Gold Note Giglio turntable.

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Bryston BLP-1 turntable – the ultimate ‘Bry’ master

May 27, 2018 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: It takes a special turntable to shake a hardened vinyl addict, but the Bryston BLP-1 certainly touched and stirred something deep in the soul of our reviewer…

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Rega Planar 6 turntable – a new reference

February 12, 2018 Written by FOO MARN HING

REVIEW: You will seldom go wrong with a Rega turntable, and the UK manufacturer’s latest offering, the Planar 6, is a tribute to a pedigree that’s as impressive as this vinyl spinner’s performance.

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Gold Note Valore Plus 425 turntable – as clear as they come

December 22, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Let’s be clear on this… we love turntables, even when it’s difficult to make them out through all that clear acrylic which dominates on this Gold Note Valore Plus 425 spinner…

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Audio-Technica LP5 – the only turntable you’ll ever need?

December 18, 2017 Written by MK CHONG

REVIEW: Unless you’re a total vinyl newbie, the answer of course is “not really”… still, the AT LP5 is a good bet for beginners who want a fuss-free experience with vinyl.

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Quiet Hana is all you need

November 27, 2017 Written by FOO MARN HING

REVIEW: Is this the cartridge that takes you deep into the high end without necessitating a mortgage of the house? Our vinyl veteran was certainly blown away by the Hana models…

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Kronos Sparta turntable – the last one you’ll need

October 31, 2017 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: If vinyl is your thing, here’s a turntable that takes you on a breathtaking trek into the analogue high-end realm. Life won’t be the same after a ride with the Kronos Audio Sparta turntable…

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A modern Classic – the ‘retro’ Pro-Ject turntable

April 27, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Amidst the plethora of shiny and funky-looking turntables populating Planet Vinyl these days, it’s a relief to spy one that sports old-school design cues… like Pro-Ject’s The Classic.

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VPI Player turntable – a total vinyl solution?

March 13, 2017 Written by MK CHONG

REVIEW: There’s no arguing that VPI’s Player turntable is one gorgeous looker, and its value as a package is unquestionable. Importantly, though, is whether it makes the cut solely on performance…

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Oehlbach Phono PreAmp Pro – just the basics

December 24, 2016 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: If you’re in the market for a phono stage that does the job without fuss, the Oehlbach Phono may be the thing for you.

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The new Rega Planar 3 turntable – for a lifetime

September 27, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Rega updates its modestly-priced turntable for all eras, incorporating a number of refinements for 2016. The new Planar 3 is as quintessential as it gets in this realm of vinyl.

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Dynavector P75 mk3 – phono pleasures

July 20, 2016 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: Little things can be quite a bit of fun, as we find out with the latest version of the Dynavector P75… be prepared to be hands-on, though, if you like tweaking with jumpers!

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An Aria from Rega – a phono stunner

December 11, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
An Aria from Rega – a phono stunner

REVIEW: A song so sweet sings the Rega Aria phono stage that our reviewer is entertained and enthralled right through his vinyl collection, no matter the quality of the black disc.

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Audia Flight Phono – where clarity rules

November 9, 2015 Written by FOO MARN HING
Audia Flight Phono – where clarity rules

REVIEW: Serious about vinyl? Then the Audio Flight Phono is a mandatory accessory, especially if you want to extract the last bit of information from your precious black discs.

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PS Audio NuWave phono converter – bridging worlds

August 25, 2015 Written by J LOH
PS Audio NuWave phono converter – bridging worlds

REVIEW: Vinyl addicts seeking to preserve their LP collection digitally will be keen on the PS Audio NuWave phono converter… or, otherwise, how to make analogue sound digital…

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Parasound JC 3+ phono pre… all plus

June 2, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
Parasound JC 3+ phono pre… all plus

REVIEW: Time for another vinyl break, so here’s an update on an acclaimed Parasound phono preamp… the news is, it got better. Much better, as our vinylhead discovers.

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