A Journey In Vinyl – Or There & Back Again
In this months Views Of Stu, Stuart Smith takes us on a rambling personal journey through his relationship with vinyl.
Tag: Vinyl
Clearaudio & Larsen Open Day At The Audio Barn
The Audio Barn in Old Harlow, Essex got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us about a great sounding event they have coming up on the 13th and 14th May. It’s a Clearaudio/Larsen open day but with a twist. They’ll be featuring the Clearaudio Concept (Pictured) and Performance DC turntables through Naims SuperNait integrated amplifier, and […]
The Revival Of Vinyl
Ian Ringstead looks at the resurgence of the big black disc.
New Affordable MC Cartridge From Clearaudio
Clearaudio have been engaged in ongoing research into moving coil (MC) technology since 1978. Still, their design team found themselves facing quite a challenge when tasked with developing a brand new cartridge that would improve on the existing entry-level Concept MC, but without breaking a key price point, says the company’s latest press release. Like […]
Stylus Show 2016
Unfortunately we were unable to make the Stylus Show which showcased all that is vinyl but Hifi Pig reader Grant Birch was kind enough to take a few pics on our behalf. Thanks to Grant and we hope to be there next year for what many are saying was a great Hifi show.
The Record Player That Plays Your Vinyl Vertically
Ok, so we ran a news item today about the €895 Atmo Sfera turntable which has no platter so to speak and we came across another unusual turntable design, this time in the form of the $399 Gramovox that plays records vertically…and has built in speakers. The Gramavox plays 33s and 45s and has RCA […]
The Platterless Turntable
Audio Deva have a Kickstarter campaign for their €895 Atmo Sfera turntable (complete with arm and cartridge)… but the Atmo Sfera is no ordinary turntable because it doesn’t have the platter that would seem like a pretty essential part of any vinyl spinner. Audio Deva claim that the classic turntable has drawbacks inherent in its […]
Russ Andrews Announce TT-1 Turntable Cable
Russ Andrews is introducing a dedicated turntable RCA phono cable. With the huge resurgence in turntables witnessed over the past couple of years and the monumental rise in sales of vinyl, “Russ Andrews has developed the TT-1 cable to help this new wave of vinyl enthusiasts get the best out of their turntables” says the […]
Sainsbury’s To Start Selling Vinyl
BBC News has reported that Sainsbury’s have now decided to jump on the vinyl bandwagon and are to start flogging the black stuff in their supermarkets. On a recent visit to England I also noticed that Tesco are doing likewise, though given that the paltry number of discs was in a display in a corner […]
Latest Record Cleaning Machine From Clearaudio
As the vinyl revival continues to accelerate, record collectors are realising the importance of keeping their beloved collections clean and pristine. Playing records contaminated with dust, dirt, fingerprints and other undesirables will not only negatively affect the sound quality but can also cause damage to both record and stylus. And it’s not just second-hand vinyl […]
Roksan Radius Gets An Update
Roksan Audio’s Radius turntable (review) has been updated and released as the Radius 7. Roksan Audio are acknowledged around the world as pioneers of analogue technology, with over thirty years of experience and success in the market, starting with their iconic Xerxes record player (see the review of the latest Xerxes incarnation). The Radius 7’s […]
Roksan Xerxes 20Plus, Caspian RPM Speed Control and PUG Tonearm
Janine Elliot takes a listen to Roksan’s latest version of the iconic Xerxes, this time in its 20Plus guise and with the Caspian RPM Speed Control and innovative Pug tonearm. Price for this package is £5825
Vinyl Evening At KJ West One
Vertere and KJ West One bring you an evening of vinyl delight with special guest, Miles Showell of Abbey Road Studios. Facts will be illuminated, Myths will be exposed and track upon track of pure music will be laid down for you. Presenting and demonstrating some of the world’s greatest music ever cut on vinyl […]
Pro-Ject VC-S Record Cleaning Machine Hits UK Shores
Last month Hifi Pig announced the arrival of the new VC-S Record Cleaning Machine from Pro-ject and today Henely Designs, the UK distributor for Pro-Ject, got in touch to let us know the device is now in the UK. The UK price for the VC-S will be just £299 making it pretty competitive for anyone […]
Pro-Ject Essential II Demon by Parov Stelar
The Pro-Ject Essential II Demon is the latest collaboration between Pro-Ject Audio Systems and the famous Austrian DJ and producer Parov Stelar. The company says that Parov Stelar and Pro-Ject Audio Systems share the love and passion for music and so moved to cooperate in creating a third special turntable, that shows “Parov Stelar design”. […]
Interesting New Phono Stage From Graham Slee
Graham Slee has just released a new flagship phono stage (we’ve been using their Elevator EXP MC Step-up Amplifier and Reflex XM phono stage to excellent effect for some time). Called the Accession, it’s a moving magnet sensitivity device with a new take on equalisation and many useful features for the serious vinyl enthusiast. Equalisation Firstly […]