Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp

Vertere Acoustics announced that its DG-1 record player/turntable has been updated and improved. After little more than three years, the company already had many ideas on how to improve its original product and announced the DG-1 S, which will be available in September 2022. Also updated and improved is the Vertere PHONO-1 MKII L MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, now featuring a new gold-plated L-shaped PCB and significantly enhanced accessibility for the customization DIP switches.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Technics SL-1200 Series, a limited number of special edition SL-1200M7L direct drive turntables will be released by the Japanese brand. This is a special edition model based on the SL-1200MK7, which was released in 2019. The 50th Anniversary model will be available in seven limited-edition colors to reflect the street culture that continues to inspire generations of DJs.

The Swiss company is celebrating its 70th anniversary in style with a limited edition product. The Nagra Reference Anniversary turntable is the product of a major research and development project. And like the original Nagra recorders, the Nagra Reference Anniversary turntable was designed to be cherished by generations. Only 70 units will be available, and each includes “in home” setup and dial-in by Nagra factory specialists. Owners will also be invited for a VIP tour to the Nagra factory.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems' new Debut Carbon EVO turntable, an updated and refined version of the brand's most beloved turntable design, and further expanding its critically-acclaimed Debut Collection is now available for purchase. The new Debut Carbon EVO (for Evolution) features the brand’s famous one-piece carbon fiber tonearm technology, electronic speed selection, suspension elements from the EISA award winning X1 turntable, and a factory mounted Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge.

Since Panasonic decided to bring back the Technics brand, there's been no lack of new turntable models introduced. And it seems to be working, because at IFA 2018 Panasonic announced two new models in its Reference Class series using its legendary direct drive motor now redesigned with a coreless double stator and twin rotor. Building upon their impressive heritage, the new SP-10R and SL-1000R intend to provide a new reference point for modern high-fidelity turntable technology.

The Rega Planar 2 Turntable is shipping now! The result of over two years of R&D, Rega engineers along with a skilled staff hand assembling, released the Planar 2 on the heels of the recently announced Planar 3, and anticipating the arrival of the even more affordable Planar 1. The renewed Planar 2 features a new tonearm, platter, 24V low noise motor, acrylic laminated plinth along with a newly designed central bearing, all designed to extract the maximum amount of information and detail from any vinyl collection.

The UK based Rega team of designers, directed by Rega’s original founder Roy Gandy, devoted two years of intensive development to perfect the Planar 3 turntable. This was the most intensive redesign of the iconic ‘three’ model ever, looking for new ways to extract greater performance. To compliment the Planar 3 is the new RB330 tonearm. Engineered alongside the Planar 3, the RB330 is the culmination of 35 years of tonearm design experience.

With the landmark Audio-Technica AT-LP5, consumers have access to a direct-drive turntable in the best tradition of high-fidelity models, at affordable prices. The new AT-LP5, unveiled at the IFA 2015 show in Berlin, features a tonearm based on designs from the sixties, and offers phono, line and USB outputs.

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