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Turntable Reviews
Soulines tt23 Turntable
Ken Micallef  |  Jun 29, 2026  |  First Published: Jun 29, 2026  |  comments

Now that we’ve finished previewing the Soulines tt23 turntable, it’s finally time to put it to the test. Read Ken Micallef’s review to see if the tt23 table delivers on its rich playback promise of providing dynamics, resolution, detail, tone, and more. . .

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Soulines tt23 Turntable Review Preview
Mike Mettler,  |  Jun 22, 2026  |  First Published: Jun 22, 2026  |  comments

Now spinning! SRP — Sneak Reel Preview, that is — of Ken Micallef’s review of the Soulines tt23 turntable that's coming soon to AP. . .

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Unboxing Video: Soulines tt23 Turntable
Mike Mettler,  |  May 26, 2026  |  First Published: May 26, 2026  |  comments

Time for another exclusive AP sneak preview! Check out Ken Micallef’s unboxing video of Soulines’ tt23 turntable. . .

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AXPONA 2026Show Reports
Turntables Galore & More Abound at AXPONA 2026
Mike Mettler,  |  May 05, 2026  |  First Published: May 05, 2026  |  comments

Live from AXPONA 2026, Ken Micallef shows us a “reel” good time was had by all at the big show, plus he shares shots of turntables from the likes of J.Sikora, Fern & Roby, Luxman, Technics, and many more. . .

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Sierra Sound, AMG, Benz, Sorane, and Aesthetix at AXPONA 2026
Ken Micallef  |  Apr 27, 2026  |  First Published: Apr 27, 2026  |  comments

At AXPONA 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Sierra Sound co-founder Michael Fajen (in the foreground) and Aesthetix sales and marketing specialist Brent Hefley (in the reflection) about the gear shown in the Sierra Sound room, including the AMG Viella turntable with 12JT Turbo tonearm, Sorane SA-1.2 tonearm, and Aesthetix Rhea Signature phono stage. Plus: we get an exclusive visit to “The Tonearm Garden”. . .

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Fluance RT82 Turntable
Ken Micallef  |  Apr 06, 2026  |  First Published: Apr 06, 2026  |  comments

Whenever we talk to newbies about turntables, the Canadian brand Fluance inevitably comes up. Founded in 1999 by Deepak Jain in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Fluance has carved out a smart niche for the uninitiated — i.e., those who simply want an affordable, no-fuss entry into vinyl enjoyment. Fluance take analog playback seriously, as witnessed by their latest offering, the RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl turntable. Read Ken Micallef’s review to see if the RT82 punches above its weight class. . .

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The Turntables of Montréal Audiofest 2026
Mike Mettler,  |  Apr 01, 2026  |  First Published: Apr 02, 2026  |  comments

Live from Montréal Audiofest 2026, Ken Micallef shows us turntables galore from the likes of Rega, Michell, Yuki, Stable 33.33, Thorens, Yamaha, Pure Fidelity, The Wand, J.Sikora, Takumi, and many more. . .

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Unboxing Video: Fluance RT82 Turntable
Mike Mettler,  |  Mar 19, 2026  |  First Published: Mar 19, 2026  |  comments

Time for another exclusive AP sneak preview! Check out Ken Micallef’s unboxing video of Fluance’s RT82 turntable. . .

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JBL Spinner BT Turntable
Ken Micallef  |  Mar 02, 2026  |  First Published: Mar 02, 2026  |  comments

The JBL Spinner BT turntable may very well be among the least expensive tables ever to land a review on AP. Belt-driven and built around a black MDF plinth, the Spinner BT sports a die-cast aluminum tonearm with removable headshell, adjustable counterweight, and adjustable anti-skating — features you don’t always find at its price point. Read Ken Micallef’s review to see if the Spinner BT table is able to punch well above its weight. . .

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Unboxing Video: JBL Spinner BT Turntable
Mike Mettler,  |  Feb 23, 2026  |  First Published: Feb 23, 2026  |  comments

Time for another one of our exclusive AP sneak previews! Check out Ken Micallef’s unboxing video of JBL’s Spinner BT turntable. . .

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