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SME Model 12 MK2 Review
Model Career – With a completely new drive system, the SME Model 12 advances to its "MK2" version. Does this indeed make it even more attractive?…
Turntable Test
Zavfino Copperhead-X Review
Full Metal Jacket – Aluminum forms the backbone of the Zavfino Copperhead-X. The sound, meanwhile, is supposed to be perfected by the 28 copper…
Turntable Test
Thiele TT01/TA01 Review
Under His Own Name – For almost three decades, Helmut Thiele developed in the background and for others. Now, with the sophisticated TT01 record…
Turntable Test
Zavfino ZV8-X Review
Form follows Function – With Zavfino, a new player entered the German analog market. The Canadian company has actually been around since 2005, and its…
Turntable Test
Acoustic Signature Hurricane Neo Review
In the eye of the hurricane, utmost peace and quiet are known to be found. With the Hurricane Neo from Acoustic Signature, we encountered a turntable…
Phono Cartridge Test
Skyanalog P-1 Review
A Touch of High End – The supposed newcomer Skyanalog landed a surprise hit with its first MC pickup G-1. Yet, we are even more amazed about the new…
Turntable Test
Dual CS 518 Review
Well Rounded – Down-to-earth pricing and skillful workmanship: not the worst prerequisites for attracting attention in the hotly contested turntable…
Phono Preamp Test
Canor PH 2.10 Review
Prince Charming – Amplifying the tiny signals from phono cartridges using tubes and transformers is quite a bit trickier than using more modern…
MC Cartridge Test
Skyanalog G-1 Review
On their Own – The Chinese company Skyanalog has been making MC pickups for other brands for some time. The new „G“ series now carries their own name.…
Turntable Test
Acoustic Signature Maximus Neo Review
Little Rock – The Maximus Neo from Acoustic Signature comes along looking heavy, massive and solid – just like a hard little rock. To us at STEREO,…
Phono Preamp Test
Nagra Classic Phono Review
The Authority – The name Nagra not only stands for tradition, but also has to be associated with a high level of precision, workmanship as well as…
Phono Cartridge Test
Nagaoka JT-80LB / JT-80BK Review
New Sounds – Nagaoka is one of the traditional analog brands. Now the Japanese have a special surprise for us with the first two pickups from their…
Phono-Preamp Test
Hegel V10 Review
Plain and Simple – A high-quality reproduction of music is appreciated throughout Scandinavia. Although the Norwegian manufacturer Hegel has been on…
Turntable Test
Linn Majik LP12 Review
The Gateway Drug – The risk of developing an audiophile addiction to Linn's LP12 was always rather considerable. Just now, the recipe of the variant…
Phono-Preamp Test
AVM Ovation PH 8.3 Review
You can always get what you want – With the brand new Ovation PH 8.3, AVM launches a phono preamplifier of the highest class, which can also be…
Tonearm Test
Transrotor TRA 9/2.1 Review
Eagerly Awaited – Transrotor has been building turntables for around 45 years. Now, the analog specialist presented its first tonearm. It was a long…
Phono MC Cartridge Test
Hana Umami Red Review
Refined Taste – Since its debut in 2016, the Japanese brand Hana has quickly become a gourmet tip among connoisseurs of analog technology. Now, they…
Turntable Test
Thorens TD124DD Review
A Bold Choice – In manufacturing this replica of the famous TD124, Thorens is venturing into perhaps the greatest legend of its glorious analog…
Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine Test
Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Review
Cleaning Power on Silent Paws – Clearaudio's Smart Matrix Silent cleans vinyl records and makes hardly any sound in doing so. While testing, we even…
Turntable Test
Dual CS 800 Review
Dancer in the Storm – For many years now, Dual has been making turntables deep in Germany´s Black Forest, including the brand new CS 800. STEREO payed…
Turntable Test
Vertere DG-1 Dynamic Groove Review
The Free Play of Forces – The DG-1 Dynamic Groove from Vertere differs from the norm in many respects. Does that mean, it is better? Our test will…
Turntable Test
Thorens TD1601 Review
Back to the Top – The TD1601 looks like it came from a time gone by, traditionally places the record on a spring-loaded sub-chassis – and can deliver…
Phono Cartridge Test
Goldring Ethos Review
Rewarding Work Ethos – Goldring's new MC cartridge Ethos is handcrafted and -tuned. STEREO wanted to find out how the effort translates into…
Turntable Test
Brinkmann Taurus Review
Body and Soul – The Brinkmann Taurus turntable has a body that is as beautiful as it is technically advanced. Its musical soul sits however mostly in…
Turntable Test
Dual CS465 Review
Self-Service? Full Service! – With the new Dual CS465, all you have to do is put the record on and flip it over. The fully automatic turntable cares…
Turntable Test
SME Model 12 Review
SME at its best – Wow! This looks fantastic! As a successor to the Model 10, the English analog specialist SME presents the new Model 12 turntable,…
Turntable, CD-Player & Integrated Amp Test
Luxman PD-151, D-N 150 & SQ-N 150 Review
"L" is for Lover – It is an audiophile declaration of love en miniature: Luxman's new 150-series player/amp combination. Together with the PD-151…
Turntable Test
Pro-Ject X1 Review
»Going back to my roots« – With the X1, Pro-Ject goes back to its roots and underlines the recipe for success that has been cultivated ever since and…
Turntable Test
Perpetuum Ebner PE4040 MKII Review
»Swing When You‘re Winning« – Perpetuum Ebner has upgraded its top turntable PE4040 to the MKII version. Its suspended chassis remained, but…
Turntable Test
Cambridge Audio Alva TT Review
»Radar Love«: Vinyl passion over radio waves – is that even possible? Yes it is! The Cambridge Audio Alva TT can also send its signals via Bluetooth…
Turntable Test
Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metall Review
»All or nothing at all«? Not a question with the Solid 111 Metall from Acoustic Solid. You can easily get started and just add more later on – or you…
Turntable Test
Technics SL-1500C Review
Technics for all! – No more excuses! With the new SL-1500C, Technics presents a new convenient all-in-one turntable for all those who are eager to…
Turntable Test
AVM R 5.3 Review
The German manufacturer AVM has now added two turntables to its product range. They have been developed entirely by AVM themselves. We are testing the…
Turntable Test
Thorens TD202 Review
No other brand better represents the sophisticated turntable at an affordable price than Thorens. The new owner wants to continue the great tradition…
Turntable Test
Clearaudio Innovation Compact Review
Tough Choice – or in this case twice the pleasure. STEREO tested the “Clearaudio Innovation Compact” with the radial tonearm “Tracer” as well as the…