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Reliable’s UberLight Frame Is Uber Eye-Opening
Mike Mettler  |  Mar 20, 2025

How many times do we just “make do” in the moment when it comes to handling some of the finer points and little details as we’re tweaking our LP playback systems? More often than not, we default to using flashlights or other inferior light sources whenever we’re calibrating and/or tweaking our turntables. Canadian manufacturer Reliable has a much, much smarter LED task-light solution for doing all that — namely, their new UberLight Frame, which was specifically designed with the audiophile in mind. Read on to see how the UberLight Frame has helped us shine a brighter light upon our detail-oriented table-adjustment proclivities. . .

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Revox B77 MK III Reel-to-Reel Stereo Tape Recorder
Mike Mettler  |  Oct 22, 2024

Good things come in threes — or, in this case, in III. What I mean by that is, Revox have seen fit to announce their new B77 MKIII reel-to-reel stereo tape recorder, and we couldn’t be more pleased to hear all about it. Read on to see all the specs and features of the mighty Revox B77 MK III. . .

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SAEC Again Producing Classic Double Knife-Edge Bearing Tone Arm
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 26, 2018
After a more than 30 year absence SAEC's double knife-edged bearing tone arm is once again in production and will be available through DS Exports, DS Audio's new export division. DS Audio, of course manufactures a line of "optical" cartridges and dedicated phono preamplifiers.

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SAT (Swedish Analog Technologies) Begins Delivering Four New Pickup Arms
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 02, 2018
(Gothenburg Sweden, 6-25-2018)— SAT (Swedish Analog Technologies) last week announced that it's begun shipping its next-gen series of pickup arms, the LM-09 and LM-12 and the CF1-09 and CF1-12, both of which went into production last April.

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SAT Pickup Arm Comparison Reveal
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 15, 2018
Here's the "reveal" for the five file SAT pick up arm comparison featuring the Ortofon MC Century. Thanks to all who participated and expressed their opinions.

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Say Hello To a "Little Disco Fwend" For Technics Direct Drive Turntables
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 27, 2020
Though today's Technics Direct Drive turntables are for audiophile not disco use, not surprisingly "Little Fwend"'s playful Norwegians wood name their specially designed for Technics turntables end-of-side arm lifter "Little Disco Fwend".

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Seen at AXPONA: SOTA Quasar Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Apr 18, 2023

AXPONA is officially in the books, and what an amazing show it was! Let’s all do it again next year, shall we? As mentioned here last week, our full show report is forthcoming in both text and video form. In the meantime, I’d like to draw our collective analog attention to another cool product seen at the big show — namely, the SOTA Quasar turntable. Read on to learn more about the Quasar and all its earthly-yet-cosmically cool features. . .

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Seen at AXPONA: Technics SL-1500C-W Matte White Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Apr 14, 2023

AXPONA is in full swing, and we’re all over it. Our full show report with be forthcoming, but something that caught our collective analog eye early on is the Technics SL-1500C-W turntable, which is the matte white version of the company’s well-loved SL-1500C direct-drive turntable. Read on to learn more about the new matte white version of this fine ’table, what it’s SRP will be, and when it’ll become available for obtainment accordingly. . .

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Seen at Capital Audiofest: Turntables, Turntables, Turntables, and More!!
Mike Mettler, Ken Micallef  |  Nov 20, 2023

Last week, Capital Audiofest ruled large in the Washington, DC area, and I anointed our main product reviewer Ken Micallef to shoot as much video footage as he could of all the cool turntables and other analog-centric gear and goodies he came across at the show. CAF offered “a world of vinyl, gadgets, turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and the mad audiophiles who love them,” Ken noted in a caption underneath the 16-minute video he posted for us on YouTube that you can now watch in the story below. . .

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Seen at CES 2024: Victrola Stream Sapphire Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Jan 08, 2024

The press day for CES 2024 is officially underway, and one of the first analog-centric product announcements comes from Victrola, who are officially unveiling their new Stream Sapphire turntable. Read on to see all the specs are features for the storied company’s latest vintage-styled and streaming-capable model, and when it will be available. . .

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Seen at CES 2025: Fuse Audio Vertical Turntables
Mike Mettler  |  Jan 13, 2025

Let’s get vertical! We didn’t want to let our CES 2025 coverage pass without mentioning Fuse Audio and their admittedly visually intriguing line of vertical turntables. Read on to see what’s up with their brand new GLD vertical table, which the company expects to be shipping soon here in January 2025. . .

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Seen at CES 2025: Lenco LBT-215BK, LBTA-165BK/165WD, and LS-570WA Turntables & TTA-080SI Record Stabilizer
Mike Mettler  |  Jan 06, 2025

While there isn’t as much analog gear on display at CES 2025 as there used to be, some companies are showing new audio gear of note at the show this year — and the long-respected Swiss manufacturer Lenco is one of them. Read on to see what’s what with their trio of new turntable options and cool light-effect record stabilizer. . .

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Seen at CES 2025: Victrola Automatic, Wave, Stream Onyx, Harmony, and Journey Glow Turntables
Mike Mettler  |  Jan 07, 2025

Today, we continue onward with our survey of the analog-centric gear being shown at CES 2025 — and who better to focus our eyes and ears on than perennial CES stalwarts Victrola? Read on to see what differentiates their new Automatic, Wave, Stream Onyx, Harmony, and Journey Glow turntable offerings. . .

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Seen at High End Munich 2023: Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  May 22, 2023

With High End Munich 2023 officially in the books, we now commence our highlighting of some of the coolest gear seen and heard at the big show. First, we’d like to take a moment and commend Rega in recognition of the company’s 50th anniversary this year — especially considering how this venerable high-end British manufacturer was celebrating that golden milestone in style at their booth in Munich by showcasing the 50th anniversary edition of their legendary Planar 3 turntable, replete with walnut finish. Read on to glean more about the full majesty of the 50th anniversary edition of Rega’s vaunted Planar 3 turntable. . .

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Seen at High End Munich 2023: Soundsmith Cartridges & Phono Preamps
Mike Mettler  |  May 31, 2023

Nope, we’re not done yet — hence, here’s another installment of our extended takes on some of the coolest gear seen and heard at High End Munich 2023. Today, we delve into all the great new Soundsmith cartridge and phono preamp offerings that were on display in the company’s always impressive booth (plus another notable item or two). Read on to find out more about the latest and greatest from the mind and hands of Soundsmith chief engineering domo Peter Ledermann and company. . .

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