“I have no hesitation in telling you that this is something you ought to hear before spending one thin dime on another cartridge of similar or higher price.” Art Dudley is clearly very impressed by Noriyuki Miyajima’s Saboten L, the cartridge with the cactus-spine cantilever.
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What Hi-Fi? magazine comes over all nostalgic for Dual’s CS 505-4 deck
German brand Dual was once the biggest turntable manufacturer in Europe and its name was on most music-lovers’ lips throughout the vinyl heydays of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. If you wanted a really good record player that was easy to use and highly affordable, then Dual was on your list. What Hi-Fi? has just reviewed the fourth generation of one of the brand’s classic 1980s decks. Continue reading What Hi-Fi? magazine comes over all nostalgic for Dual’s CS 505-4 deck
David Denyer PR to work with Townshend Audio
David Denyer PR is delighted to announce a new working relationship with London-based Townshend Audio.
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Furutech adds to best-selling NCF Booster range with new NCF Booster-Signal-L
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Following the considerable success of Furutech’s remarkable NCF Booster and Booster-Signal cable and connector holders, the company has introduced a third edition to the range: the new NCF Booster-Signal-L.
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“Exemplary”: Hi-Fi Critic reviews the DS Audio 002 optical phono cartridge
Are optical cartridges new? Well, yes and no. They originally surfaced in the 1960s and were lauded for their high fidelity, but quickly disappeared again as they had a heat problem caused by the light source used at the time. By the time the requisite technology had sufficiently advanced (in the form of light-emitting diodes which produce little heat), audio was dominated by the rise of the CD and there was little interest in vinyl replay. But in 2013, Japanese company DS Audio began to revisit the technology.
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Thorens launches a brand new R2R deck, Dave Denyer reports from Munich and Ken Kessler discovers audiophile cassettes
Catch up with the latest R2R news and reviews over at The Reel-to-Reel Rambler, where David Denyer and fellow hi-fi journalists Ken Kessler and Neville Roberts delve into the world of open reel tape.
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Keeping it clean: Hi-Fi Plus reviews the key accessories a vinyl lover needs to keep records and decks in tip-top nick and performing at their best
“Record cleaning only scratches the surface (pun intended),” writes Hi-Fi Plus’ Andrew Harrison. “Every aspect of vinyl replay can come in for scrutiny.” A good part of this comes down to the nature of the technology itself: “dragging a rock through a groove and translating these movements into electrical signals” is naturally prone to errors from rotation, geometry, mechanical movements, the ingress of dust and dirt, etc etc. Thankfully there’s “a vibrant world of vinyl beyond the turntable and the record itself” to help keep everything running smoothly, and Harrison has chosen a selection of some of the best.
New Miyajima Saboten L phono cartridge: natural materials for a natural sound
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Designer Noriyuki Miyajima has earned a worldwide following for his superb artisan phono cartridges. Each new model is the result of passionate research and development, and every single cartridge is crafted in-house by Miyajima’s small dedicated team.
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Audio Analogue adds to ‘Anniversary’ line with Bellini & Donizetti pre/power amplifiers
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In 2016, Italian hi-fi brand Audio Analogue celebrated its twentieth birthday by launching a line of bang-up-to-date ‘Anniversary’ editions of the company’s earlier classic amplifiers. Now, the Puccini and Maestro integrated models are joined by the new Bellini preamplifier and Donizetti power amplifier.
“One of the very best pre/power combos” Aesthetix Janus and Atlas amplifier among What Hi-Fi?’s recommendations for “the best hi-fi money can buy”
When it comes to investing in your love of music, “sometimes, only the best will do,” says What Hi-Fi? in the magazine’s June issue. If you want (and can afford) the best sound possible, What Hi-Fi?’s reviewers offer their list of recommended high-end kit. And if it’s the full five stars you’re after, look out for Aesthetix’ Saturn series of amplifiers.
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