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Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing – Part Three Acoustic Research: The Quiet Revolutionary
Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing – Part Three Acoustic Research
Mako
Dec 194 min read


Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing — Part II BSR: The Giant Hiding in Plain Sight
BSR logo In the inaugural part of this series, we uncovered how the early decades of hi-fi were shaped not only by visionary innovators but also by manufacturers whose names have faded from the collective memory of today’s audiophiles. In this second instalment, we turn our attention to a company whose influence on the global turntable market was so vast that at its peak it produced more record changers than any other manufacturer in the world. Yet mention its name today—even
Mako
Dec 114 min read


Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing, Part I: Ariston Audio - The Scottish Spark That Lit a Revolution
Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing, Part I: Ariston Audio - The Scottish Spark That Lit a Revolution
Mako
Oct 283 min read


The Holy Grail That Doesn't Exist: In Search of Your Best Turntable
The Holy Grail That Doesn't Exist: In Search of Your Best Turntable
Mako
Oct 233 min read


The Enigma of Numbers: Estimating the Total Production of Hi-Fi Turntables
Estimating the Total Production of Hi-Fi Turntables
Mako
Sep 182 min read


The Psychology of Analog Preference in Audio
Is the analog preference in audio purely nostalgic, or does psychology really play a role?
Mako
Aug 254 min read


Why Analog Audio Equipment Is Making a Comeback
Sales of turntables, vinyl records, reel‑to‑reel decks, and tube‑based amplifiers have surged, even as streaming dominates the mainstream.
Mako
Aug 233 min read


Will Reel-to-Reel Make a Comeback?
Is there really a chance that reel-to-reel could return to the consumer audio market?
Mako
Aug 203 min read


Professional Tape Deck - Studer A812
The Studer A812 tape deck stands out for its sheer precision, ease of operation, and flexibility—features that are essential in a mastering or archival environment.
Mako
Aug 152 min read


Should a Hi-Fi Turntable Be Just a Music Player or Also a Work of Art?
Should a Hi-Fi Turntable Be Just a Music Player or Also a Work of Art
Mako
May 263 min read


Vintage Turntable Review – Amstrad TP12D
The Amstrad TP12D is a belt-drive turntable notable for its unique platter design, inspired by the Transcriptors Reference player.
Mako
May 223 min read


Vintage Turntable Review – Micro Seiki DD24
Owning and using the Micro Seiki DD-24 is like having a piece of hi-fi history that still performs at an elite level.
Mako
May 213 min read
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