Musical Surroundings

Chris Frankland auditions the low- and high-output versions of an affordable pick-up from this popular...

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Clearaudio has introduced the Diamond Jubilee MC, a flagship moving-coil cartridge that the company claims...

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Heralding "a new era of analogue sound," DS Audio launches its TB-100 tube phono equaliser to partner the...

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The Mk II upgrade to the Hana S series cartridges promises enhanced musical performance and value....

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It was only a matter of time until the Japanese optical phono cartridge pioneer DS Audio gave its...

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Clearaudio's Concept Signature turntable is offered as the deck only, up to a complete plug-and-play...

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DS Audio's optical phono cartridges have impressed audiences worldwide, and the new PH-001 phono cable...

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Chris Frankland gets into the groove with this seductive-sounding, premium-priced moving coil...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2023 | Turntables | Phono Cartridges | Hi-Fi

DS Audio's new flagship Grand Master Extreme optical cartridge benefits from a one-piece diamond stylus...

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Hana's Umami Blue high-end moving coil phono cartridge slips between the brand's ML and flagship...

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