All items tagged with vinyl (86)

The+Record Player All-In-One Turntable Entertainment System Reimagined for Today’s Vinyl Enthusiast

November 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

The+Record Player All-In-One Turntable Entertainment System Reimagined for Today’s Vinyl Enthusiast

Fresh off its debut at Munich High End Show in May 2017, and a successfully over-funded Kickstarter campaign, The+Record Player will now make its first North American appearance at New York Audio Show, Nov 10-12, 2017. The all-in-one concept combines elegant design, advanced features and uncompromising audio in a compact package, intended for new vinyl enthusiasts seeking a high quality turntable solution to enjoy their record collection without the cost and complexity of a traditional component system.

Parasound Introduces More-Affordable Halo Phono Stage Preamplifier

October 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Introduces More-Affordable Halo Phono Stage Preamplifier

Parasound has introduced a more-affordable phono preamplifier for a new generation of analog LP and turntable enthusiasts. The Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. (aka 'Junior') reflects the company's latest collaboration with the legendary Vendetta designer, John Curl, and circuit-board wizard, Carl Thompson. Introduced at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2017 show, the new Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. stereo phono preamplifier is about half the price of the company's $2,995 premium dual-mono Halo JC 3+.

TEAC New TN-420 Turntable Delivers Modern Performance and "Summer of Love" Style

October 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC New TN-420 Turntable Delivers Modern Performance and "Summer of Love" Style

TEAC just announced the release of its colorful, 1960s-flavored psychedelic, new TN-420 turntable. Devoted vinyl collectors and anyone in need of a new turntable to celebrate the vinyl revival, will appreciate the TN-420's bright, tie-dyed hydrographic finish, which the company says "is enough to put you on a natural high." But there's more to the TN-420 than just the looks. TEAC says this is really a top-quality, belt-drive turntable.

Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

September 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced that its latest PH50B and PH60B high performance phono preamps are now shipping. The PH50B and PH60B feature both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs for connection to hifi playback systems or pro audio equipment. With the continued resurgence of vinyl production and sales, the PH50B and PH60B help address a growing market for high quality standalone phono stages.

A Review of Hafler’s PH50 and PH60 Phono Preamps and the PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer

September 27, 2017 by Gary Galo

A Review of Hafler’s PH50 and PH60 Phono Preamps and the PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer

To understand more about the Hafler revival, we delve into some of Hafler’s history and the companies associated with it. In this article, Gary Galo reviews the new Hafler PH50 (designed for moving magnet cartridges) and the PH60 (moving coil) Phono Preamps, as well as the Hafler PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer. All products come from Radial Engineering, the owner of Jensen Transformers and the Hafler and Dynaco brands, which it bought in 2014. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2017.

Numark Ships New NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable

August 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Numark Ships New NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable

Numark, a leading brand of DJ solutions, announced the immediate availability of its new NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable. The company delivers an impressive new turntable perfectly suited to professional performance, with superior starting torque, 12” aluminum platter and rugged, precision tonearm. The NTX1000 is also an excellent choice for any vinyl enthusiasts looking for a reliable turntable at an affordable price.

AXPONA 2017 Returns To Chicago With Record Number of Exhibitors

March 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

AXPONA 2017 Returns To Chicago With Record Number of Exhibitors

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) returns to the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont, IL, April 21-23, 2017, offering music enthusiasts, three jam-packed days of incredible sounds, presentations, design, and the very latest products and technology in the audio industry. Now in its eighth year, AXPONA is the defining high-end consumer audio show in the United States, with more than 450 companies confirmed to attend.

New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica

January 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica

Responding to the exponential growth in turntable sales, Audio-Technica introduced its VM-Type moving magnet phono cartridges, employing the company’s patented V-shaped Dual Magnet design along with a host of modern improvements. The nine models in the VM lineup include three different cartridge bodies and three different stylus shapes, to deliver optimized playback of all types of stereo, mono and 78 RPM records.

Audio-Technica Introduces Flagship AT-ART1000 Phono Cartridge

October 19, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces Flagship AT-ART1000 Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its new flagship phono cartridge, the AT-ART1000 Direct Power Stereo Moving Coil Cartridge. The AT-ART1000 is an innovative design that has been refined over the years to culminate in an exceptional hand crafted high-end cartridge. The ART1000’s Direct Power System places its dual moving coils directly on top of the stylus tip, enabling the cartridge to deliver extraordinary fidelity, musical detail and transient response.

Access Great Articles and Projects Available in audioXpress November 2016

October 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Access Great Articles and Projects Available in audioXpress November 2016

Get hands-on with audioXpress November 2016. Read about the experience of recording a jazz repertoire with a full orchestra… direct-to-disk. We review KEMET’s PEG124 Series of electrolytic capacitors and the Dirac Live room correction software. Bruce Brown details the restoration of a pair of Fairchild 275 tube amps. We interview Dennis Foley from Acoustic Fields and we provide backstage access to Parts Express.

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