Kalista Goes Analogue With DreamPlay Twenty-Twenty Turntable
During the year 2000 the story of Metronome Kalista began, with the first plans of what was to become the first Kalista CD turntable, which came to the market in 2002.
Tag: turntables
Technics Launch SL-1210GAE 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Direct Drive Turntable
To celebrate their 55th anniversary, Technics is releasing the SL-1210GAE DD turntable which is wholly made in Japan.
Sumiko Releases New Songbird Cartridge
Sumiko Phono Cartridges has announced the Songbird Low Output moving coil cartridge. Distributed in the UK by Henley Audio, Sumiko offers an array of phono pick-up cartridges to turntable users across the world.
HEXMAT – Yellow Bird Isolator
The HEXMAT Yellow Bird Isolator is a record mat, but a record mat with a difference given its’ unusual design. It costs £115 including delivery and Alan McIntosh was keen to give it a whirl.
Rega Aria MK3 MM/MC Phono Stage Now Available
Rega previewed the Aria MK3 switchable phono stage at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show back in February.
Vertere Acoustics DG-1 Record Player Now Comes With New Magneto Cartridge
Touraj Moghaddam has confirmed that all Vertere DG-1 Dynamic Groove record players shipped with cartridges during the last month were supplied with the new Vertere Magneto cartridge fitted and aligned. The Magneto is now the standard fit for the DG-1 package.
The Hifi Industry Covid-19 Update 2
Here’s the Hifi Pig latest round-up of updates from the global Hifi Industry telling you what they are doing during the current situation.
VPI Partners With Nordost
New Jersey turntable manufacturer, VPI, has partnered with Nordost to create the new Weisline Tonearm Cable. When VPI’s designers wanted a fresh, high-performance tonearm cable that would deliver a truly class-leading performance, they turned to their friends at Nordost.
Clearaudio upgrades Basic & Balance Phonostages To V2 Editions
Clearaudio’s duo of mid-priced phonostages has now been treated to their own V2 upgrade.
Rega Aphelion 2 Reference Moving Coil Cartridge Launched
The Aphelion 2 is the 4th generation of Rega’s moving coil cartridges, it takes the technology developed from the latest Apheta 3 to “the highest level”.
Linn Launches New Karousel Bearing For The Sondek LP12
Linn, the creator of the iconic Sondek LP12 turntable, has launched its first bearing upgrade in 27 years, the precision-engineered Karousel.
Franc Kuzma Makes Bristol Show Debut With Definitive Audio
Definitive Audio, the newly appointed UK distributor for KUZMA and Triode Corporation Japan will be presenting an exciting portfolio of new and classic products at Bristol 2020.
A Look Inside The Rega Factory
If like us, you find the process of how your Hifi is made fascinating, you’ll really enjoy this video.
Henley Audio Relaunch Sumiko In The UK
Henley Audio has announced that as of January 1st, 2020, they have been officially appointed as the new, exclusive UK and Republic of Ireland distributor for Sumiko Phono Cartridges.
VIDEO REVIEW – Technics 1200 G Turntable
Our first video review of 2020 with many more to come. This is my overview and thoughts of the Technics 1200 G Turntable costing £3000 in the UK. You can read the full written review of the Technics 1200 G turntable here
Rega Launch Ania Pro MC Cartridge
Rega has announced a new addition to their hand-made moving coil cartridge line up, the Ania Pro.
Audiojumble 2020 Events, A Must Visit For Every Audiophile!
Audiojumble is the UK’s largest second hand and vintage Hifi event.
Clearaudio Launch Concept Active Edition Turntable & Smart Power 12V Battery DC Power Supply Upgrade
Clearaudio’s Concept plug-and-play turntable is released as a new Concept Active version which features an integrated headphone amplifier so that the turntable and a pair of headphones are all you need to start playing your vinyl.
AVID HIFI INGENIUM PLUG&PLAY Turntable
AVID HIFI is well known and respected for their high-end turntables, loudspeakers and electronics, but their INGENIUM PLUG&PLAY turntable is just £1250 (with the option of an upgraded platter at £350) and is, as its name suggests, Plug and Play, coming as it does with arm and cartridge ready to go. Janine Elliot plugs it […]
MasterSounds Collaborates With The Paradise Garage & GMHC For Its New Turntable Weights
Boutique UK audio manufacturer, MasterSounds, has unveiled a new addition to its line of custom turntable weights. Designed in collaboration with iconic golden-era New York clubbing institution, the Paradise Garage, and its long-standing charity partner, the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC).
Vertere Acoustics Announces Mystic Moving Coil Cartridge
Touraj Moghaddam founder and CEO of Vertere Acoustics confirmed today that the new Vertere Mystic Moving Coil Cartridge is now available.
Pro-Ject High-End Turntables Get A New Look
Pro-Ject Audio Systems are rounding off 2019 with a string of announcements in conjunction with their UK distributor, Henley Audio, which enhances their high-end offering.
KJ West One’s First Annual Exhibition Of Analogue
On Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November KJ West One’s Central London showroom will host a weekend of special presentations, seminars and demonstrations focusing on all things analogue.
Brinkmann Taurus DD Turntable At The AV Show Warsaw
Introduced at Munich High End, 2019, Brinkmann’s Taurus Direct Drive Turntable makes its Polish debut on Thursday at the Warsaw Audio Video Show 2019 (PGE Stadion Narodowy, Studio TV5 and Skybox 140) with distributor SoundClub.
DS Audio’s ION-001 Vinyl Ionizer Now Available
Japanese optical cartridge brand DS Audio launched its third audio accessory, the ION-001 vinyl ionizer, earlier this year at High End Munich, now we have more info and price details.
J.Sikora Turntables And Tonearms At The Warsaw Hifi Show
At the upcoming Audio Video Show high-end Polish turntable brand, J.Sikora will present the J. Sikora Standard Max Black turntable armed with one of a kind kevlar® KV12 tonearm. It will be the Polish premiere of this combination.
VPI Release High End Vanquish Turntable
VPI Industries have just launched the brand-new Vanquish Magnetic Direct Drive Turntable, at Capital Audiofest, to conclude their 40th Anniversary Celebration Year.
Chord Electronics Huei Phono Stage Now Available
First unveiled in May at High End Munich 2019, Chord Electronics’ next-generation microprocessor-controlled Huei phono preamp is now in-store worldwide.
