Category: Tone Arms & Cartridges
Bob’s Devices CineMag Sky 20 Step Up Transformer
May 13, 2015
I recently reviewed Bob Device’s CineMag 1131 and Sky 30 Step Up Transformers and was extremely impressed by the life-like presence and detail that I encountered from both. So when Bob’s owner, [Read More]
PS Audio NuWavePhono Converter
February 5, 2014
Over the past few years I’ve become a fan of PS Audio’s Paul McGowan and his daily e-mail blogs, i.e. “Paul’s Posts,” where Paul provides short blogs on many audiophile topics including the rationale [Read More]
The Origin Live Silver MKII Tonearm
November 16, 2006
The Origin Live Silver MKII Tonearm Mark Baker Revamps His Tonearm Line to Mark II Status November 2006 The original Silver 250 tonearm was a seminal product for the English firm Origin Live. [Read More]
The Cartridge Man MusicMaker Classic Phono Cartridge
August 22, 2006
The Cartridge Man MusicMaker Classic Phono Cartridge Exclusive! The Premiere Review of Leonard Gregory’s New Masterpiece August 2006 The Art of Getting to the Art of the Art Duke Ellington’s famous saying [Read More]
Hyperion Sound HWS-586 Loudspeaker
June 15, 2006
June 2006 I’d like to thank the Academy….If Hyperion Sound wins any more cyber awards for sonic excellence, somebody over there’s gonna have to make a run to Comp USA and pick up [Read More]
Almarro M2A Loudspeakers
October 5, 2005
Almarro M2A Loudspeakers Musical Little Gems From Japan October 2005 Where are the speakers from Japan? Seriously. Ask yourself when was the last time you heard a speaker you were impressed with that was [Read More]
The Origin Live Conqueror Tonearm
May 27, 2005
The Origin Live Conqueror Tonearm Is There Such a Thing as Too Good a Tonearm? May 2005 One of the more frustrating uncertainties facing high performance audio is determining the ultimate capabilities of a [Read More]
The Reson Reca Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
July 8, 2004
The Reson Reca Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge Paul Szabady July 2004 It’s easy to be enthusiastic about new analog products appearing on the US market, doubly so when they come from a company whose [Read More]
The Rega Exact Phono Cartridge
February 2, 2003
The Rega Exact Phono Cartridge An Overlooked Gem Paul Szabady 2 February 2003 Specifications Fixed-Stylus Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge.Vital fine-line stylusOutput: 6.8 -7.2 mVTracking weight: 1.75 gRega 3-Point mounting.Price: $595 Address:Rega Research Limited119 Park StreetWestcliff-on-SeaEssex, [Read More]
The Origin Live Encounter Tonearm
January 21, 2003
The Origin Live Encounter Tonearm A Close Encounter of the Musical Kind Paul Szabady 21 January 2003 Specifications Fixed bearing alloy tonearm w/ VTA adjustorRega-based arm mounting geometryPrice: £825 GBP plus shipping from UK (approximately $1,330USD at [Read More]
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