The Canadian company Fluance has updated its RT81 turntable to the RT81+ version (in some documents the new product is also called RT81P). The price of the player remained unchanged. The player is equipped with a cartridge, Audio Technica VM95E with an elliptical stylus (VM95 in the first version), mounted on a removable shell. Otherwise, the design of the […] More
The Mark Levinson Model No. 515 is a premium turntable designed and manufactured in collaboration with industry leader VPI Industries. Incorporating VPI’s superior technology and manufacturing culture into unique features, performance and design, Model No. 515 is the first record player to be awarded the Mark Levinson brand. To achieve the incredible performance and striking design […] More
The Rega Planar 3 is the latest version of the belt-driven, non-suspension model that has been in production for 40 years. Such a simple description of the device hides quite interesting details of its design. In general, many people associate the Rega brand itself with this turntable. And for decades, this model was on the list of priorities […] More
The table of the Gold Note Giglio turntable is made of three elements: the lower one, of a complex shape of variable thickness, is hand-carved from a single piece of wood and coated with black varnish (maximum thickness 50 mm), the middle one is a steel sheet 3 mm thick, which is attached to the […] More
Turntable 6 PerspeX from Pro-Ject Audio Systems has been an integral part of the Austrian manufacturer’s X-series for years. More
The Sound Burger, a portable record player, made its debut four decades ago. The updated model features Bluetooth capability and a rechargeable battery. Due to the high demand for the limited anniversary edition, the Sound Burger has secured a permanent spot in the Audio-Technica lineup, available in black, white, and yellow color options. Audio-Technica AT-SB727 […] More
Kestrel Audio debuts the KT-100 turntable, boasting an ideal blend of affordability and top-tier performance. Equipped with a 9.5-inch A5 CARBON UNI-PIVOT carbon fiber tonearm, meticulously crafted for precision, the KT-100 ensures faithful reproduction of audio nuances with impeccable clarity and depth. Its compact, sleek design and robust build make it a visually appealing and […] More
We have already talked about the fact that Canadian businessman Noam Sugarman created Dum Audio with the aim of producing inexpensive Hi-Fi equipment with only the most necessary functionality. The result was the emergence of a mono-brand audio system, where the main source was a vinyl player, which was called The Turntable . Today we will tell you more about it. The Turntable was developed […] More
Polish-based turntable manufacturer J.Sikora has presented an anniversary turntable to the public at the Axpona 2024 audio fair. The Standard MAX turntable celebrates the manufacturer’s 15th anniversary. In 2009, founder Janusz Sikora completed the design of his first turntable. It was the basis of the current Standard MAX model. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of J.Sikora […] More
MoFi is short for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL), and the company is well known among audiophiles for its high-quality vinyl, CD and SACD releases. Two years ago, she decided to design her own turntables, heads and phono stages “to reproduce her releases correctly.” UltraDeck is the older of the two models currently in production. And it is […] More
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has launched the new generation E-Line E1.2 turntable. This fully handmade turntable, built in Europe, combines affordability with true audio quality, according to the designers, making it the perfect entry into the world of high-end vinyl. The E1.2 comes ready to play, including a tonearm, MM cartridge, and dust cover, and buyers […] More
1. How are phono preamps different? A phono preamplifier is a crucial component of the vinyl audio system and can either be integrated into a player or amplifier, or exist as a standalone device. The primary distinction lies in the type of cartridges they are compatible with: MC (moving coil) or MM (moving magnet). The […] More
