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Munich 2025Show Reports
Chord Electronics Ultima Phonostage Phono Preamp, Bauer Audio dps 3 Turntable
Julie Mullins  |  Jun 17, 2025

In Part 6 of her High End Munich 2025 show report, Julie Mullins gives us the lowdown on the new Chord Electronics Ultima Phonostage phono preamp, which was seen amplifying the signal from a Bauer Audio dps 3 turntable fitted with an Ortofon MC Cadenza cartridge. . .

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Degritter Details the Fonoteek Record Cleaning System at High End Vienna 2026
Analog Planet Staff  |  Jun 15, 2026

Ola Björling speaks with Hindrek Reiman of Degritter at High End Vienna 2026 about the Fonoteek, the company's new record cleaning station that blends brush and ultrasonic cleaning together in one device. . .

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AXPONA 2026NewsShow Reports
Döhmann, Wilson Benesch, Supatrac, DS Audio, Audio Research, Wilson Audio, Quintessence Audio, and Acoustic Sounds Team Up at AXPONA 2026
Mike Mettler  |  Apr 14, 2026

AP editor Mike Mettler gets a Quintessential listening experience at AXPONA 2026, thanks to Acoustic Sounds head honcho Chad Kassem spinning some choice vinyl on a Döhmann Helix One Mk III turntable. . .

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Dr. Feickert Analogue’s New Virgo SE Turntable at High End Vienna 2026
Analog Planet Staff  |  Jun 09, 2026

Ola Björling talks to Dr. Christian Feickert about Dr. Feickert Analogue’s new turntable, the Virgo SE, at High End Vienna 2026. . .

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AXPONA 2026Show Reports
Dual, Goldring, Violectric, and American Audio & Video at AXPONA 2026
Julie Mullins  |  Apr 23, 2026

Julie Mullins checks out a pair of American Audio & Video demo rooms at AXPONA 2026, with one of their systems featuring a Dual CS 529 turntable and Violectric PPA-V790 phono preamp, and the other featuring a Goldring GR3 turntable. . .

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Expert Turntable & Cartridge Setup Q&A Enlighten Capital Audiofest Attendees
Julie Mullins  |  Nov 21, 2025

Welcome to our multipart show highlights series about this year’s Capital Audiofest! The annual event, which has been increasing in size and market importance in recent years, was held just outside Washington, DC, at the Hilton Twinbrook in Rockville, Maryland, during the weekend of November 14-16, 2025. Here in Part 1, Julie Mullins gives us a CAF overview and takes in a turntable and cartridge setup Q&A between WallyTools’ and WAM Engineering’s J.R. Bosclair and noted turntable guru and occasional AP contributor Michael Trei. . .

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Fern & Roby Channel a Classic Technics Combo at Capital Audiofest With Their New Archival Turntable
Julie Mullins  |  Dec 06, 2025

Here in Part 4 of our Capital Audiofest 2025 show report, Julie Mullins checks out Fern & Roby’s newly named Archival Turntable, a classy update on a stone-cold classic Technics turntable and tonearm combo if ever there was. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 1: Fidelity Imports Showcases Cool New Analog Gear From Michell and Knosti
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 26, 2025

Now that you’ve seen Ken Micallef’s turntable-centric video from Florida International Audio Expo 2025, it’s time for Julie Mullins to officially kick off her own FLAX 2025 show-coverage series. First up: Julie visits Fidelity Imports, the noted distributor who showcased some great new gear from British stalwart Michell and German upstart Knosti. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 2: Benny Audio’s Odyssey Turntable in Action, Along With Support From Lyra, Air Tight, AudioQuest, and Cardas Audio Cables
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 27, 2025

Welcome back to Part 2 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! Here, Julie hits the demo rooms for Supreme Acoustic Systems to see Benny Audio’s Odyssey Turntable in action, along with support from Lyra, Air Tight, AudioQuest, and Cardas Audio cables. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 3: Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable, Esoteric Grandioso E1 Phono Preamp, and a Full Stack of Gear Rule the Sabal Room
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 28, 2025

Hello and welcome to Part 3 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! Here, Julie visits the Sabal Room at FLAX to experience the mighty wonders of the Esoteric Grandioso T1 turntable, Esoteric Grandioso E1 phono preamp, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 4: United Home Audio & MBL Collectively Demo a Powerhouse Open-Reel Deck & Speaker Combo
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 04, 2025

Welcome to Part 4 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! Here, Julie goes to the Brandon 5 Room to experience a system comprised of United Home Audio’s Ultima Apollo open-reel tape deck, MBL 101 E MKII loudspeakers, a pair of MBL 9011 mono power amps, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 5: J.Sikora’s Initial MAX Turntable Is a Vision in White
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 06, 2025

Hello and welcome to Part 5 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! This time around, Julie checks out J.Sikora’s amazing Initial MAX Special Edition turntable, in addition to a J.Sikora KV12TVA 12in tonearm, Ortofon AS-309R 12in tonearm, Aidas Tru-stone Gold Web cartridge, Doshi Audio Evolution phono preamp, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 6: Bergmann Galder & Odin Gold Edition Turntable, Air Tight MC Cartridge, Western Electric Phono Preamp, YG Acoustics Speakers
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 11, 2025

Here we are with Part 6 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! For this installment, Julie heads into the Brandon 2 Room to experience a Bergmann Galder & Odin Gold Edition turntable, Air Tight Opus-1 MC cartridge, Western Electric 116C phono preamp, YG Acoustics XV 3 Signature speakers, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 7: VPI, VAC & Acora Acoustics All Play Nice Together
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 12, 2025

Welcome to Part 7 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report. This time, Julie enters the Palm Room to check out the VPI Avenger Statement turntable, VAC Statement Phono preamp, Acora Acoustics’ VRC stone speakers, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 8: Soulines, Electrocompaniet, and Triangle Embody a Marriage of Sound & Style
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 15, 2025

Hello and welcome to Part 8 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report, the final installment in this series. Here, Julie checks out a Soulines turntable, Electrocompaniet phono preamp, Triangle speakers, and more. . .

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