REVIEW: Enjoying vinyl with minimum fuss and component count is made possible by the HYM seed turntable system.
Posts in category Turntables, cartridges
Music Hall USB-1 turntable — basic vinyl fun
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.
Goldring E3 cartridge – a modern MM
REVIEW: Goldring lends a modern slant to vinyl playback with the E3 moving magnet phono cartridge.
The new Planar 8 turntable – Rega’s best yet?
REVIEW: You can’t go wrong with a Rega turntable, and the Planar 8 proves this.
Pro-Ject Essential III Phono – audiophile-grade on a budget
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
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.
Bryston BLP-1 turntable – the ultimate ‘Bry’ master
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…
Rega Planar 6 turntable – a new reference
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.
Gold Note Valore Plus 425 turntable – as clear as they come
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…
Audio-Technica LP5 – the only turntable you’ll ever need?
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.
Quiet Hana is all you need
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…
Kronos Sparta turntable – the last one you’ll need
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…
A modern Classic – the ‘retro’ Pro-Ject turntable
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.
VPI Player turntable – a total vinyl solution?
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…
Oehlbach Phono PreAmp Pro – just the basics
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.
The new Rega Planar 3 turntable – for a lifetime
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.
Dynavector P75 mk3 – phono pleasures
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!
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.
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.
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…