The built-in phono stage is terrific, while the
take-no-prisoners sonic personality sounds
joyously lively, enthusiastic and ‘on it’. Thanks
to its legendary torque and stability, it locks
down timing and rhythm with start-stop
precision and its firm, deep and expressive
bass adds unrivalled impetus and authority.
Rega’s turntable expertise needs no introduction, but does this mid-range package offer top value against rivals half its price? Read our Rega Planar 6 Review. [wpsm_toplist] 1 Tancast 8 plinth 2 Aluminium sub-chassis 3 RB330 tonearm 4 Ania moving-coil cartridge 5 Dual-layer glass platter [wpsm_titlebox title=”Details” style=”main”] PRODUCT Rega Planar 6 ORIGIN UK TYPE Belt-drive turntable WEIGHT 5.2kg DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 448 … Read more
NAD hasn’t forged its enviable reputation by selling turntables, but maybe things are about to change with this latest offering [wpsm_toplist] [wpsm_titlebox title=”Details” style=”main”] PRODUCT NAD C 588 ORIGIN Austria TYPE Belt-drive turntable WEIGHT 9.2kg DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 435 x125 x 340mm FEATURES 33 & 45rpm Carbon fibre tonearm Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge Glass platter DISTRIBUTOR Sevenoaks Sound & … Read more
Cambridge Audio Alva TT Boasting aptX HD Bluetooth streaming and direct drive, here’s a turntable with audiophile appeal, minus the hair-shirt attitude [wpsm_toplist] DETAILS PRODUCT Cambridge Audio Alva TT ORIGIN UK/China TYPE Direct-drive turntable WEIGHT 11kg DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 435 x139 x368mm FEATURES • 33 & 45rpm • High-output Alva MC cartridge • Built-in phono stage • aptX HD Bluetooth streaming DISTRIBUTOR Audio Partnership … Read more
Pristine without being bright, the TT Zero has
fine tonal discrimination and starts and stops
precisely where it should. It is able to unpick all
the audio strands with ease, sounding, open
and airy with plenty of sparkle and bite, a low
noise floor, lucid rhythmic gait and impressively
clean, controlled and tuneful bass.
Ah, the relaxing joys of spending time with the black stuff! This LP spinner from Audio-Technica cuts out the convenience features to concentrate firmly on getting the best sound for your investment. Read our Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN Review. It’s a great time to buy a turntable, with record companies continuing to ramp up the release of … Read more
Sony PS-LX310BT Bluetooth turntable THERE WILL BE howls of derision from audiophiles, as they regard Sony’s new turntable. Everything shouts “toy”, from the fully automatic design to the relatively lightweight and plasticky build. Oh. and then there’s the tonearm, which has an integral counterweight. But the final feature that will send purists into paroxysms of anger … Read more
It’s back to the future as Pro-Ject’s latest pays homage to the company’s first ever turntable. David Price listens to the new X1. Read our PRO-JECT X1 Review. [wpsm_toplist] When the compact disc was introduced in the early 1980s, nearly everyone in the world said it was the end of the vinyl era. The CD … Read more
How to set up your turntable Taking the time and effort to properly fettle your turntable ensures you’ll reap the sonic rewards. Here’s how you go about it Unlike a CD player or a streamer, the turntable is not a plug-and- play device. To get the very best from it, great care needs to be … Read more
Cambridge Audio’s Alva Direct Drive turntable package is easy to use and has Bluetooth connection. Noel Keywood sees the sense. Read our CAMBRIDGE AUDIO ALVA Review. A simple turntable that ticks all the boxes – that’s Cambridge Audio’s Alva turntable. I’m reviewing here. Direct Drive to the spinning platter, a quality Rega one-piece arm and … Read more
TechDAS Air Force III Premium TechDAS’ Air Force III gets the Premium treatment, with upgrades throughout the design, a heavier platter and revised ‘Air Condenser’ – does it punch above its weight? Review: Ken Kessler Lab: Paul Miller Belt-driven turntable with electronic speed control Made by: Stella Inc., Tokyo, Japan Supplied by: Absolute Sounds Ltd … Read more
After a change of ownership comes an unexpected new direction for this iconic British analogue brand – meet the world’s most prestigious all-in-one turntable package… Read our SME Synergy Review Review: David Price Lab: Paul Miller ALL-IN-ONE TURNTABLE Belt-driven turntable/arm/cartridge with phono stage Made by: SME Limited, Steyning Supplied by: SME Ltd Telephone: 01903 814321 … Read more