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Blue Angel Cartridge Reviewed
André Hanekom hand-makes the Blue Angel cartridge. It is and always will be, a rare beast He uses a hollow aluminum cantilever with a gyger fine-line stylus tip. The cartridge's sonic performance is dark and romantic with a touch of extra sweetness Read More
Transfiguration Orpheus Moving Coil Cartridge Reviewed
The technical details that make the Transfiguration Orpheus cartridge unique include using ultra grade SS-µ-metal core for coil assembly, special 7N copper coils, push-pull damping, an anti-resonance body shape, and an ultra tight magnet-coil coupling Read More
Clearaudio Statement Turntable Reviewed
As you might surmise from the name "Statement" this ClearAudio turntable is an insane cost-no-object attack upon the turntable state-of-the-art. With magnetic platter bearings, 80 kg pendulum, oil-damped chassis, and ability to support up to four tonearms simultaneously. Four tonearms Read More
SME 20/12 and 312S Tonearm Reviewed
This combo was designed specifically to handle 12-inch tonearms. Using a special diecast magnesium material, the new SME tonearm is both rigid and lightweight. In the past no materials existed that offered this combination of physical attributes but magnesium makes longer tonearms possible Read More
Thorens TD124 Turntable Reviewed
The Thorens TD124 has received a resurgence of interest as of late by both collectors and ultra-fi modifiers. It's a classic design, both in looks and design. Its use of a belt with its idler wheel was a giant step forward in turntable technology still employed in many modern designs Read More
Denon DL-103 Cartridge Reviewed
This "benchmark" moving coil design delivers a surprising level of performance for a moderate amount of money. Since it's been in production for so long, the DL-103 is a true classic design that can function well in many tonearms Read More
V.Y.G.E.R. Baltic M Turntable Reviewed
Although their Star-Trecky moniker and Jules Vernian looking physical design may be off-putting to serious conservative audiophiles, the unit's performance is worth a serious look from those who like gear that makes a statement both visually and aurally Read More
Air Tight PC-1 Cartridge Reviewed
Among the brands that rarely put a foot wrong is Air Tight of Japan. In so many respects, it's as solidly recommendable as Nagra, SME or Sonus faber. Over the years, at least half a dozen Air Tight products have... Read More
Marantz TT15SI Reference Series Turntable Reviewed
Although Marantz has made turntables for many years, they don't have a stellar reputation in the field of turntable design. The TT15Si, however, may change audiophiles' opinions about the Marantz turntable legacy. This all-in-one package has a lot going for it Read More
Maplenoll Ariadne Turntable Reviewed
This pricey United Kingdom built LP player is the makings of true audiophile esoterica. Read the full Ken Kessler review to see how the Ariadne stacks up to the Linn LP12's of the world and beyond. Read More
