RMAF 2013

VANA Ltd. Now Distributes Feickert Turntables and Accessories; Introduces Axiom Tone Arm

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

VANA Ltd. now distributes in America Feickert turntables and accessories.

RMAF 2013

Sonneteer Sedley MM/MC Phono Preamp Now Available With Built-in USB Based A/D Converter

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

U.K. based Sonneteer introduced a new version of the $1295 Sedley MM/MC phono preamp. The USB version with built in A/D converter sells for $1495.

RMAF 2013

Acoustic Sounds' Chad Kassem Talks About His Super HiRez DSD/PCM High Resolution Download Website

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

RMAF 2013 was the official audio show launch venue for Acoustic Sounds' new Super HiRez DSD and high resolution PCM digital download website.

RMAF 2013

Lyra Launches Etna Phono Cartridge at RMAF 2013

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

Lyra, now distributed domestically by Audioquest, officially launched its new Etna phono cartridge (red, lower left) at RMAF 2013.

RMAF 2013

Keith Monks Audio Works Launches New, Lower Priced Discovery One Record Cleaning Machine

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

Keith Monks Audio Works debuted at RMAF 2013 the Discovery One record cleaning machine, based upon a Chinese-made "replica" of a Technics SL-1200 turntable.

RMAF 2013

TW Acustic Raven Anniversary SE Stakes Out Black Knight Territory For Less $

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

High Water Sound introduced the new TW Acustic Raven Anniversary SE turntable.

RMAF 2013

Channel D Introduces Seta Piccola Phono Preamplifier

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

Please forgive the blurry photo—not that the Piccola is a visual stunner— but this little box is packed with tech and is particularly useful for those using Channel D's Pure Vinyl™ digital RIAA compensation for vinyl ripping to high resolution digital.

RMAF 2013

Suspiro Phono Preamp From Odyssey Made in USA Includes Upgrade Path

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

Odyssey's new Suspiro MM/MC phono preamplifier is based upon two independent gain stages using wide-bandwidth FET op-amps and hand-matched to less than 0.5% in the RIAA network. Gain is switchable 40, 46, 54 and 60dB. Loading via dip switches is 50-100-1K-47kohms.

RMAF 2013

VPI Introduces Production Version of Direct Drive Turntable at RMAF

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

VPI introduced the production version of its new direct drive turntable. It features a three phase AC induction motor with computer controlled platter speed. The platter of aluminum weighs twenty two pounds. Speed accuracy is claimed to be 01% or "5 sigma" (a standard deviation statistical term) at both 33 1/3 and 45rpm.

RMAF 2013

Pelotone is New American Koetsu Distributor

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 13, 2013

San Francisco based Pelotone has been named the new American Koetsu cartridge distributor. The company will also handle all Koetsu re-tipping. Shown is the $10,950 Koetsu Azul. Mounted on a top of the Pro-Ject line Signature turntable, driving Doshi electronics and a pair of Wilson Alexia speakers, the Azul produced some of the sweetest, yet most detailed sound heard at RMAF 2013.

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