NEWS: If you’re in the market for a new turntable, you may want to wait for the new platter-spinners from Thorens which nod wisely at the past… the 900 Series.
Posts tagged vinyl
Two new Pass Labs preamps – XP-12 line-level and XP-17 phono
NEWS: PASS Labs keeps the vinyl flag flying with the new XP-17 phono preamp to accompany the new line-level XP-12…
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 launches the new Scout
NEWS: There are few sights more welcomed here than a new turntable… heck, any turntable with audiophile leanings, in fact. VPI’s new Scout, now updated for this decade, certainly makes the grade!
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…
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…
Exposure’s XM series, with on-board phono and DAC
NEWS: Having finally seen the error of its ways, Exposure now offers both DAC and phono on board its new XM5 amplifier… and in a compact box to ensure it fits in almost anywhere.
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.
Two new preamps from McIntosh – D1100 digital and MP1100 phono
NEWS: McIntosh covers all bases with its two new preamps, the D1100 for those who want everything digital and the MP1100 for vinyl proponents.
Why I won’t be ditching my CDs
RANTS ‘N RAVES: It’s not just sentiment or sound that keeps the man from clearing his shelves off his collection of CDs… patience and convenience have roles, too!
The art of floating your turntable platter… by MAG-LEV Audio
NEWS: Well, well, what do we have here? Is the turntable finally about to be propelled to a new century… ? Buckle down and prepare for warp speed then!
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.
Nasotec lends Swing to your vinyl playback
NEWS: Here’s another spin on vinyl playback… a headshell that moves while you play back your records.
Clearaudio adds Innovation Basic turntable to its line-up
NEWS: Here’s another looker from Germany’s Clearaudio, all shiny and sleek in aluminium and acrylic.. spin your records in style and precision with the Innovation Basic.
Furutech banishes the static from your vinyl
NEWS: Static on your vinyl getting to you? Make it disappear with Furutech’s new brush that actually doesn’t come into physical contact with your LPs…
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.
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!
Technics SL-1200 GAE turntable gets a Timestep upgrade
NEWS: So you thought the latest version of the iconic Technics SL-1200 was all you needed to be in vinyl heaven… well, a UK-based company says it gets even better with some enhancements.