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Nagra Debuts its New Reference Anniversary Turntable/Tonearm Record Playback System
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 24, 2021
Romanel, Switzerland – Wednesday 24th November 2021—Nagra celebrates 70 years with a limited edition Reference Anniversary Turntable. According to the press release, the new turntable is the result of four year’s worth of R&D by a team of designers and engineers in the fields of applied physics, mechanical and electronic engineering and material science.

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Nagra HD PHONO Phono Preamp
Mike Mettler  |  Nov 06, 2023

Nagra is making a bold statement with their all-caps HD PHONO preamp. Read on to see all the specs of the high-end Swiss manufacturer’s flag-planting phono preamp. . .

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Nagra PREAMP II-S Preamp
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 10, 2026

Nagra, the longtime Swiss manufacturers of high-end professional audio and hi-fi gear, have recently announced their Series II lineup that’s positioned in between their Classic and HD product lines. The first Series II component to arrive is the all-caps PREAMP II-S, which draws inspiration from the company’s first-ever home hi-fi product, the PL-P tubed preamp. Read Julie Mullins’ report to see all the features and specs for the PREAMP II-S. . .

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Nagra Reference Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Mar 19, 2024

While we have indeed been focused on featuring more reasonably priced gear here on AP of late, we do still want to recognize some higher-end, high-caliber products as well — besides, we love looking at aspirational gear as much as most audiophiles do, you know? With that in mind, we turn our lens onto the Nagra Reference turntable, a truly high-end model if ever there was. Read on to see all the specs and features that make this table worthy of joining Nagra’s impressive Reference line — and, oh yeah, to also find out what its not-so-insignificant SRP happens to be. . .

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New Line of Record Care Accessories From Vinyl Styl
Michael Fremer  |  Dec 20, 2016
The Vinyl Styl line of record care accessories distributed by Alliance is a throwback to the days when you'd find many of these items at the check-out counter of your favorite record store.

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Analog Gear NewsTokyo 2017
New TechDAS Air Force V Turntable Debuts at Tokyo International Audio Show
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 29, 2017
TechDAS introduced the new Model V turntable at the Tokyo Audio Show 2017. Like the more expensive Ar Force turntables, the new compact turntable features an air bearing, vacuum hold-down platter. Unlike the more costly TechDas turntables the Model V does not feature an outboard motor, nor does it include a suspension system.

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New TechDAS Air Force Two Turntable Coming to America Soon!
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 16, 2013
Thanks to my old pal Ken Kessler who recently visited the Tokyo TechDAS factory, here's a photo he took of the new TechDAS Air Force Two turntable.
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Analog Gear NewsCES 2016
New Technics SL-1200GAE Is Not Your Father's Old Technics SL-1200Mk2
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2016
So much nonsense and bitching posted on the Internet about this new turntable, with people claiming it's an SL-1200 Mk2 re-introduction but at a much higher price.

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New Vinyl Cleaner PRO From Audio Deske Systeme
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 11, 2016
Audio Desk Systeme and its USA agent Ultra Systems, Inc. announced at CES 2016 the Vinyl Cleaner PRO, the next generation, upgraded edition of its ultrasonic LP cleaning machine, reviewed here.

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Nitty Gritty Closes Its Doors
Michael Fremer  |  Aug 30, 2017
Sad to report that record cleaning specialist Nitty Gritty is going out of business—and not because business is poor.

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Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Mar 18, 2024

While I was rereading our most recent Table Toppers feature over the weekend and saw the brief mention of a Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck turntable, I wanted to circle back and find out more about this admittedly heavy-duty table. Read on to see what the Spacedeck entails and what else this cosmically nomenclature-inclined British company has to offer. . .

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Okki Nokki ONE Record Cleaning Machine
Mike Mettler  |  Feb 12, 2026

In this case, ONE is most definitely not the loneliest number. What we’re talking about here is the news we’ve just received that the Okki Nokki ONE record cleaning machine, a successor to the venerable Netherlands-based company’s revered MK II RCM, is now being distributed in North America by noted specialty distributor VANA Ltd. Read on to see all the features and specs for the Okki Nokki ONE RCM. . .

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OMA (Oswalds Mill Audio) Debuts K3 Direct Drive Turntable—An AnalogPlanet Exclusive
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 28, 2020
Oswalds Mill Audio demoed yesterday (Feb. 27th) at its Brooklyn showroom the K3— a brand new, more than 3 years in the planning and manufacturing direct drive turntable that aims to define "state of the turntable art". What you see in the photo is not the final finish nor is it the 100% completed physical design.

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Onkyo Re-Enters the Turntable Market With a Direct Drive Model (Facts Added)
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 22, 2015
A reader in Europe sent a link to a European Onkyo site.
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Orange O Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 07, 2025

Orange knows amplifiers, and Orange also knows turntables. The venerable British power merchants (if you will) are once again turning their gear-manufacturing prowess toward analog playback with the introduction of their new — and quite appropriately, succinctly named — O turntable. Read on to see all the features and specs of the O, and its inherent availability. . .

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