To say the Technics (website) SL-1200 is a legend is an understatement. Rumor has it that they sold 3.5 to 4 million SL-1200s over its 50+ year history. Its distinct look, reliability and smooth pitch […]
[Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best audio accessories and assorted “tweaks” that we, the PTA team, have used.] The Best Vinyl Accessories AnalogMagik All In […]
The Best Tonearms [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best tonearms that we, the PTA team, have heard.] Tonearms Sorane TA-1L ($1,875 USD) From the Japanese […]
The Best Turntables [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best turntables that we, the PTA team, have heard.] Fluance Reference FT-85 (from $499 USD) This Canadian […]
Just a day after we published the GEM Dandy PolyTable Signature review, we received a press release from George Merrill about two new accessories for his turntables–the PolyRing Periphery and PolyRing vinyl clamping rings. So […]
Even if you are a seasoned veteran of analog listening and learned everything you need to know about the subject back in the 60s, this week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast has something for you. […]
RCM Sensor 2 MK II Phono Preamplifier Words and Photos by Dave McNair I’m one of those audiophiles that started my listening obsession with vinyl records. You know, those flat round black things that sound […]
Into The Groove Why do a lot of us audiophiles (and casual listener types) prefer the sound of records over the same music released digitally? Is it something about the inferiority of digital? Are vinyl […]
The RIAA has released their midyear report, and for the first time since the 1980s, vinyl sales have surpassed CD sales. This news comes with no surprise as vinyl sales outpaced download sales back in […]
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND (PTA) — Just released the new iFi Audio ZEN Phono phono-stage, which adds to the existing ZEN series which already features the ZEN Blue (in for review) and Zen DAC. What’s remarkable about […]
MISTELBACH, AUSTRIA – The new Debut Carbon EVO turntable features the Pro-Ject’s famous one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm, electronic speed selection, and the big cherry on top — a factory mounted Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge. The ‘EVO […]
The Pear Audio Kid Thomas turntable I had in for review came to me by way of Dr. Vinyl, a local audio dealer, and Audio Skies, the US importer for Pear. I had seen this […]
Reported by Dave McNair http://www.davemcnairmastering.com Bannon, Ca (PTA) — On February 7th, 2020 a fire ravaged the entire manufacturing complex of Apollo Masters. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. However, this tragic fire […]
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There is no lack of religion, opinions, or passion when it comes to vinyl. Which table, which tonearm, which cartridge, which geometry or even which equalization curve to use? Lots of smoke. Maybe even some fire. […]
Wow! What is it about Italian audio gear? I have been recently blessed with a veritable feast for both the eyes and the ears …. Right at the tail-end of my time with the lovely Sonus […]
Most of our readers should be familiar with British turntable company Avid and some of the more alert ones must have taken note on how Avid evolved into a complete high end audio manufacturer. After […]
Garrard, the legendary turntable company founded more than 50 years ago is back. Well, not exactly back as it was not entirely extinct. Garrards were still made by Loricraft but it was no more than […]
by Paul Elliott Full Disclosure, 100% Transparency, no Redaction. I am a SweetVinyl Sugar Cube beta tester. I think it was 3 years ago, I walked into their room full of bright-eyed curiosity since I […]
Thin White Rope As an expatriate of the People’s Republic of Davis, CA [1984-1993], I must first acknowledge the appearance, at least, of a conflict of interest in reviewing these albums. Full disclosure: I saw Thin […]
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