Analog Gear News

E.A.T. (European Audio Team) importer VANA Ltd. just introduced to the North American market the new Prelude turntable. The Prelude features a new 9 inch A-Note tonearm said to be lightweight, ultra-stiff and resonance-free, fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge as well as a "heavy" aluminum platter spinning on a low tolerance (0.01%) polished stainless steel spindle in a soft bronze bushing.

Eight lacquer layers coating the dense MDF plinth produces a luxurious look. A free-standing motor fitted with a precision diamond-cut pulley spins the platter via a precision cut belt. A hinged acrylic dust cover is included with the Prelude, which costs a very reasonable $1195.00 (MSRP).