All items tagged with turntables (58)

Joachim Gerhard on Low Noise Phono Stages: The Discrete INA Design

November 13, 2024 by Jan Didden

Joachim Gerhard on Low Noise Phono Stages: The Discrete INA Design

Ask audio industry insiders and audiophiles alike about Joachim Gerhard, and chances are that they mention the many high performance speakers he designed over the years. But he also has a great track record designing phono preamps and this interview explores that aspect of Joachim’s career. In this second part of the interview, Jan Didden explores Gerhard's design ideas and goes into details on his Discrete INA design, a discrete input stage instrumentation amplifier topology.

Joachim Gerhard on Low Noise Phono Stages: Design Considerations and Circuit Topologies

November 6, 2024 by Jan Didden

Joachim Gerhard on Low Noise Phono Stages: Design Considerations and Circuit Topologies

Ask audio industry insiders and audiophiles alike about Joachim Gerhard, and chances are that they mention the many high performance speakers he designed over the years, initially for Audio Physic, currently for Suesskind Audio. But Gerhard also has a great track record designing phono preamps. This interview explores that aspect of Joachim’s career. In the first part of this interview Joachim discusses the design considerations and circuit topologies for low noise phono stages, culminating in his very low noise and Flexible Phono Stage (FPS) design. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2024.

Pro-Ject Announces The Classic Reference Turntable

October 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

Pro-Ject Announces The Classic Reference Turntable

Another week and another turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems is announced. The Austrian company - the largest producer of turntables in the world - has now announced The Classic Reference turntable, which it describes as a "supremely upgraded Classic EVO" or "an enhanced version of the VPO 175 limited edition turntable". The Classic Reference is said to merge "aesthetic appeal" with the latest and greatest hi-fi implements by Pro-Ject, available in black and chrome or brass and acacia wood.

Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts

October 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts

Founded in 1906, Goldring remains a globally recognized name as a designer and manufacturer of phono cartridges. With more than 100 years of rich heritage, Goldring now announced the GR3, its first turntable in more than 20 years. Developed in collaboration with other renowned British hi-fi manufacturers from Armour Home, the new GR3 turntable is equipped with the popular Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge and already features a built-in phono pre-amplifier.

Audio-Technica Introduces New Top-of-the-Line AT-LP8X Turntable

September 27, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces New Top-of-the-Line AT-LP8X Turntable

The market for vinyl continues to expand and manufacturers want to keep up with demand for new turntables to play those records. Established in 1962 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, by Hideo Matsushita as a phonograph cartridge manufacturer, Audio-Technica continues to be a respected name in this space with a range of reliable and affordable products. What Audio-Technica needed was a new top-of-the-line turntable to complete its portfolio. Enter the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct Drive Turntable.

Technics Releases New SL-1300G Delta Sigma Drive Grand Class Turntable

September 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

Technics Releases New SL-1300G Delta Sigma Drive Grand Class Turntable

During IFA 2024, Technics expanded its range of flagship turntables with the SL-1300G, a new hifi Grand Class turntable that uses the brand’s unique ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) technology. Renowned for the power and precision of this motor control technology, first introduced in the SL-1200GR2 turntable in 2023, Technics took its direct drive technology to the next level and created an even more refined model. The Technics SL-1300G is a new hifi reference from the brand that kept turntables cool, even when they weren’t.

Pro-Ject Launches Upgraded Debut EVO 2 Turntable

August 30, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Launches Upgraded Debut EVO 2 Turntable

Another week and another Pro-Ject turntable. Following the surprising XA B and the Debut PRO B, the Austrian manufacturer now announced the latest addition to the Debut Series, the Debut EVO 2. Advancing the design of its predecessor, the new Debut EVO 2 now uses the same tonearm bearing block and record platter as the just announced Debut PRO B. By moving away from the steel platter, it welcomes moving coil cartridges as one of many enhancements. The incorporation of the Pick it MM EVO phono cartridge and improved motor isolation are other highlights.

Pro-Ject Expands True Balanced Experience in New Debut PRO B Turntable

August 19, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Expands True Balanced Experience in New Debut PRO B Turntable

Pro-Ject Audio Systems enhanced the design of its very well-received Debut PRO belt drive turntable and now announced the new Debut PRO B. As it recently did in the new XA B True Balanced Turntable, the new Debut PRO B turntable gets a balanced mini XLR output. In order to offer what the Austrian company calls a True Balanced experience, the new turntable also receives the Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet phono cartridge, which is the first of its kind.

Lenbrook Americas Partners with Monitor Audio Group to Distribute Roksan and Blok Brands

August 13, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Lenbrook Americas Partners with Monitor Audio Group to Distribute Roksan and Blok Brands

Lenbrook Americas, a distributor of leading premium audio brands in the North American market, announced a new distribution agreement with Monitor Audio Group, the UK-based owner of Roksan and Blok brands of high-performance electronics and hi-fi furniture respectively. The two companies will work together to develop and execute a new go-to marketing strategy for Roksan and Blok, and build awareness of these emerging brands in North America.

Pro-Ject Announces New XA B True Balanced Turntable

August 8, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Announces New XA B True Balanced Turntable

Pro-Ject announced the latest addition to its ‘X’ turntable lineup. According to the Austrian manufacturer, the new XA B ($1,499 MSRP) aims to deliver the highest quality audio from vinyl records, right out of the box. In addition to offering a True Balanced Connection via a dedicated 5-pin DIN output, the turntable features a plinth constructed of transparent acrylic, premium 10" one-piece aluminum tonearm, and pre-adjusted Pick it Pro Balanced MM cartridge.

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