Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing: Part IV – Braun and Dieter Rams' Timeless Precision

Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing – Part III Acoustic Research

BSR was founded in 1932 in Birmingham, England, by Dr. Daniel McLean McDonald. Like many British engineering firms of the era, it began modestly, producing transformers and public-address equipment. Nothing at the time suggested it would grow into one of the most prolific turntable manufacturers in history.

Ariston represents a classic tale of innovation, rivalry, and lost legacy. Founded in the early 1970s by the visionary Hamish Robertson, Ariston carved a niche as one of Scotland’s finest turntable makers. Robertson initially operated under the company name Thermac before evolving into Ariston in 1970 and later Ariston Audio Ltd. The company’s flagship product was the Ariston RD11 turntable, developed around 1971 with the aid of Castle Precision Engineering Ltd, a renowned Gl

The Holy Grail That Doesn't Exist: In Search of Your Best Turntable

Estimating the Total Production of Hi-Fi Turntables

Is the analog preference in audio purely nostalgic, or does psychology really play a role?

Over the past decade, sales of turntables, vinyl records, reel‑to‑reel decks, and tube‑based amplifiers have surged again, even as streaming dominates the mainstream. This revival isn’t a fleeting fad; it reflects a confluence of cultural, technological, and psychological factors that together rekindle our fascination with analog sound.

Few audio technologies conjure as much mystique as the reel-to-reel tape deck. Once a cornerstone of professional studios and ambitious home systems, these heavy, spinning machines became symbols of sonic purity and engineering bravado. Their demise in the 1980s was inevitable—cassette, CD, and then digital formats promised more convenience at lower cost.

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.

Should a Hi-Fi Turntable Be Just a Music Player or Also a Work of Art

The Amstrad TP12D is a belt-drive turntable notable for its unique platter design, inspired by the Transcriptors Reference player.