All items tagged with turntables (48)

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

July 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

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.

Audio-Technica Introduces AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge

June 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica launched its AT-ART20 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge, the latest in the company's ART Series of high-end phono cartridges. The AT-ART20 utilizes Audio-Technica’s magnetic-core design to achieve "superlative" vinyl playback performance with "extraordinary musical realism," as the company describes. The new AT-ART20 cartridge (SRP: US$2,900) also has a striking, distinctive contoured appearance.

Goldring Introduces Eroica HX Moving Coil Cartridge

May 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring Introduces Eroica HX Moving Coil Cartridge

Goldring introduced the latest member of its moving coil (MC) cartridge family, the Eroica HX. Joining the LX model in the Eroica range (‘Eroica’ translates as ‘Heroic’ in Italian - not to be confused with 'Erotica'), this high output, high-performance cartridge makes upgrading from a moving magnet cartridge to a moving-coil model straightforward. As Goldring state, this is among the most obvious and cost-effective upgrades anyone can make to their vinyl audio system.

Pro-Ject Announces New Accessible E1 Line of Turntables

May 3, 2022 by Joao Martins

Pro-Ject Announces New Accessible E1 Line of Turntables

Pro-Ject USA announced the new E1 line of turntables, designed and produced in Europe. The new collection aims to introduce a new audience of music lovers to the world of vinyl by offering quality technology at an accessible price point, starting at $350. The E Line consists of three models, the E1 ($349 USD) E1 Phono SB ($399 USD) and E1 BT ($499 USD), available in high gloss black, satin white or satin walnut finishes.

Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio

April 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio

On April 17, 2022, Japanese transducer manufacturer Audio-Technica celebrated 60 years since founder Hideo Matsushita established the business, starting with his AT-1 cartridge. Audio-Technica marks this occasion by reaffirming its commitment to analog. Focusing on a human-centered approach to the process of generating sound, the company sees analog as an enjoyment and appreciation for audio that doesn’t alter, despite the rapid changes throughout history.

It's Tube Time! audioXpress May 2022 Glass Audio Special!

April 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

It's Tube Time! audioXpress May 2022 Glass Audio Special!

It's time for the Glass Audio/Tube Focus edition of audioXpress. In this issue, Michael Boele shares his long-term review of a pair of 2021 new production Western Electric 300Bs, Merlin Blencowe explains how to add Bluetooth to a Tube Amp, and Alan Kimmel introduces us to the possibilities of the Pentriode. There's also a Market Update report on vinyl sales and the latest trends in turntables and cartridges, as well as a review by Stuart Yaniger of the latest Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN-based amplifier.

Technics Announces SL-1200 Series 50-Year Anniversary SL-1200M7L Turntable Model

April 7, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Announces SL-1200 Series 50-Year Anniversary SL-1200M7L Turntable Model

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.

Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition Beosystem 72-22 Announced and Sold Out

March 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition Beosystem 72-22 Announced and Sold Out

To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Beogram 4000 Series turntables, Bang & Olufsen created 30 new, limited-edition music systems exclusively for the US and Canada. The system is part of the Recreated Classics Initiative, Bang & Olufsen’s platform to redefine long-lasting luxury through hand-crafted, circular manufacturing of historic design pieces. The system includes a recreated Beogram turntable, two Beolab 18 speakers, a Beoremote Halo, and collector’s cabinet for connectivity and vinyl record storage.

Premium Monolith Belt-Drive Turntables From Monoprice and Audio-Technica

February 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

Premium Monolith Belt-Drive Turntables From Monoprice and Audio-Technica

Featuring state of the art Audio‑Technica cartridges, aluminum platters, carbon fiber tonearms, adjustable counterweight and anti-skating adjustments, line level outputs, and USB and Bluetooth connectivity, the new Monolith turntables are the sensible choice for anyone willing to express dedication to playing LPs and 45s in the digital age. Monolith, the high-performance audio brand from Monoprice, announced three new Belt Drive Turntables at an affordable price.

Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge

February 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge

Sumiko Phono Cartridges announced its latest addition to the Rainier family - the Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus Moving-Magnet Cartridge. The brand has applied and upgraded its award-winning design of the Moonstone cartridge, retuning the suspension for optimal performance of a nude elliptical diamond with the existing generator and resonance-optimized housing found in the rest of the Rainier series. The Wellfleet will retail for $449 USD beginning February 2022.

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