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: Vinyl
Triangle LN01 Speakers In Limited Edition Finishes
Triangle has released two new summer special, limited edition finishes for its active bookshelf speaker, LN01, in Eggplant and Deep Blue.
Vincent Audio Launch PHO-300 Phono Preamp
Vincent Audio, a designer and manufacturer of audiophile-grade stereo and multichannel components, announced today the availability of a new entry-level high-fidelity phono preamp, the PHO-300.
Accuphase Release New C-47 Stereo Phono Amplifier
The Accuphase C-47 phono amplifier is the latest from the Japanese brand and features a fully balanced configuration from input to output.
LampizatOr Launch Their MM2 Phonostage
LampizatOr’s new MM2 Phonostage uses many of the features, trickled down from their flagship MC1 Phonostage. It is designed with a smaller footprint, and to suit a smaller budget.
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.
iFi Release iPhono3 Black Label Phono Stage
Several years in development and incorporating technology derived from the £12,000 PH-77 phono preamplifier from sister-company AMR, iFi’s new flagship phono stage, the iPhono3 Black Label is user-configurable to match any MC/MM cartridge.
Talk Electronics Introduce A500 & A600 Tonearms
TALK Electronics, the UK based Hifi designer and manufacturer, has announced the introduction of two new TALK tonearms, the A500 and A600.
Six Acoustic Launch York Phono Preamp
Toronto area audio company, Six Acoustic, has launched its new phono preamp claiming that “it could be the best phono preamp in town… maybe the world”. The York “Ultra” High Fidelity Phono Preamp purports to be “a competitive piece of gear offering performance in line with elite, high-end equipment for audiophiles and enthusiasts”.
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.
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.
Electrocompaniet Release ECP 2 MKII Phono Preamplifier
The Electrocompaniet ECP 2 MKII Phono Preamplifier is the latest product release from Electrocompaniet, continuing the upgrade of all of their Classic Line products.
The Bristol Hifi Show 2020 – The Big Hifi Pig Report
The Bristol Hifi Show is, without doubt, one of the highlights of the Hifi calendar and is VERY popular with industry folk as well as visitors, with a long line of people queuing to get in when we arrived around twenty minutes before doors opening on the Friday. It’s a difficult show for us to […]
Dr. Charles Kirmuss Will Be Attending The Bristol HiFi Show
Dr. Charles Kirmuss inventor, designer and patent holder will be in attendance at the Exhibition along with the UK Kirmuss team, undertaking demonstrations and answering questions.
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.
Book Your Linn Demo At The Bristol Show
Whether you are a die-hard Sondek LP12 fan or a streaming music enthusiast, Linn has all bases covered this year at the Bristol Hifi Show, with demos running throughout the 3 days. One demo is focused on streaming and the other on the Linn Sondek LP12.
Keith Monks Launches Prodigy RCM & Threadless Point Suction System At Bristol
For the very first time in the UK, The Bristol Hifi Show showcases the brand new Keith Monks entry model Prodigy record cleaning machine.
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.
Pro-Ject Records Release First Album
Austrian company Pro-Ject Audio Systems, turntable manufacturer, are enthusiastic devotees of analogue technologies. Throughout their history, they have always been dedicated to natural, acoustic music from a broad range of genres.
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.