Analog Gear News

Make way for the mighty Clipper! In this case, we’re referring to JICO’s Clipper moving magnet (MM) cartridge, which is purported to be the world’s first dual-fitting model, and it features a tapered S-cantilever that is said to be inspired by the designs of Audio Empire and Swing record needles. Read on to see all the specs and features of the noted Japanese cartridge and vinyl accessory brand’s new Clipper MM cart. . .

When I say footfalls, you say. . .? Yeah, we can’t post that kind of response here — but anyway, how many times have incessant footfalls and other maddening, gear-internal, vibration-incurring incidents interrupted a few too many listening sessions of our favorite LPs? One way to combat those aural irritations is by deploying anti-vibration footers, and noted Polish manufacturer XACT have just introduced their oh-so-perfectly named Immotus series to help with exactly that issue. Read on to see all the features and specs for the XACT Immotus CRX and CL footers. . .

AVID is in the midst of celebrating their 30th anniversary, and the notable British company is embracing the fete full force with a pair of updated tonearms — namely, the Altus V2 and Nexus V2. Read on to see the key upgrades and specs for these two arms. . .

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. . .

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. . .

Sierra Sound has just announced they are the official U.S. distributor for Connected Fidelity products, including the British company’s flagship TT Hub turntable, along with their Float isolation pucks. Today, we’re going to focus on that eye-catching turntable, so read on to see all specs and features of the strikingly cool TT Hub. . .

In our humble opinion here at AP, turntables are forever. VPI Industries clearly agree with that statement, as they’ve just announced the Model One turntable, the first entry in their new Forever series. Read on to see all the features and specs of the Model One, along with its cool new 10in S-shaped tonearm. . .