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McIntosh MTI100… more than a mere turntable
NEWS: If a machine that plays only vinyl won’t keep you happy, meet the MTI100, McIntosh’s take on the Swiss Army knife… in an audio context.
Sony does a Bluetooth turntable – the PS-LX310BT
NEWS: Vinyl goes Bluetooth in a convenient package; Sony’s new analogue machine, the PS-LX310BT turntable, makes that perfect transition to the digital realm, sans wires.
A van den Hul special… the Colibri XGW Signature Stradivarius
NEWS: Here’s something special from the veteran designer and founder of van den Hul… a cartridge that strives to capture the essence of a legendary musical instrument.
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.
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…
Bryston BP-2 phono preamp – sweet sound of silence
REVIEW: Our hardened vinyl enthusiast is moved to tears of joy and woe by this Bryston offering…
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…
Kronos Audio Reference phono preamp… is this the best?
NEWS: High-end phono preamps are aplenty but the Kronos Audio Reference promises to be something extra-special, as company founder Louis Desjardins will assure you.
Parasound JC 3 Jr. phono – all the flexibility you need
REVIEW: Here’s a ‘more affordable’ phono preamp designed by the legendary John Curl… find out if the Parasound JC 3 Jr. will send a delicious tingle down your spine…
Crate: Musika – a treasure trove for Malaysian music collectors
NEWS: Music collectors cherish events like Crate: Musika, where gems from private collections may surface to surprise avid treasure hunters. Our man soaked up the mood…
Ready-to-play MT2 is McIntosh’s new turntable
NEWS: McIntosh offers a new turntable to lure vinyl-heads… and the MT2 is good to go right out of the box, for a hassle-free analogue experience…
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…
VPI announces Voyager phono preamp
NEWS: No, not a turntable this time, but a phono preamp… VPI’s Voyager is coming your way soon, and expectations run high!
VPI launches entry-level Cliffwood turntable
NEWS: A USA-made turntable for under a grand? Well, it’s actually not a new concept, but VPI has got the price right for its new entry-level turntable, the Cliffwood.
van den Hul offers Stradivarius edition of Crimson cartridge
NEWS: If you consider phono cartridges to be the hi-fi equivalent of a musical instrument, then the van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius is surely something you’ll want to hear in performance.