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Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck Revival: Niche or Mainstream? Analyzing the Market for New and Restored Decks
Analyzing the Market for New and Restored Decks
Mako
2 days ago5 min read


Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing — Part VI The Empire of Garrard
Garrard - one of the most influential turntable manufacturer in the world
Mako
4 days ago5 min read


The Vinyl Revival: Can Startups Carve Out a Space in the HiFi Turntable Market?
Can Startups Carve Out a Space in the HiFi Turntable Market
Mako
Feb 147 min read


Icons of Obsession: What Rolex, Ferrari, and Leica Teach Us About the World’s Most Iconic Turntables
Icons of Obsession: What Rolex, Ferrari, and Leica Teach Us About the World’s Most Iconic Turntables
Mako
Feb 134 min read


Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing – Part V Micro Seiki: The Master Machinist of Analog’s Golden Age
Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing – Part V Micro Seiki: The Master Machinist of Analog’s Golden Age
Mako
Feb 126 min read


The visionaries who redefined the tonearm
The visionaries who redefined the tonearm
Mako
Feb 57 min read


Analog Audio Once Again Proved Remarkably Alive at CES 2026
Analog audio once again proved remarkably alive at CES 2026.
Mako
Jan 154 min read


Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing: Part IV – Braun and Dieter Rams' Timeless Precision
Forgotten Names in Turntable Manufacturing: Part IV – Braun and Dieter Rams' Timeless Precision
Mako
Dec 30, 20255 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 11, 20254 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 28, 20253 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 23, 20253 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 25, 20254 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 23, 20253 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 20, 20253 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 26, 20253 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 22, 20253 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 21, 20253 min read


Vintage Turntable Review - Micro Seiki DDL 150
Micro Seiki DDL 150: A Forgotten Masterpiece of Analog Engineering
Mako
May 20, 20253 min read


Vintage Turntable Review – Ariston RD11S
The RD11S is a belt-drive turntable featuring a 24-pole hysteresis synchronous motor mounted on a silicone isolation subframe.
Mako
May 20, 20253 min read


The Thorens TM 1600 R2R Tape Deck
The Thorens TM 1600 reel-to-reel tape deck
Mako
May 19, 20252 min read
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