Vinyl Moon Review: Art & Music Unite

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Record subscription services offer vinyl lovers and music fans the opportunity to discover new music and enjoy premium and exclusive record releases.  I’ve trialed many record subscription services in my time running Sound Matters and seen numerous services come and go.  During this time, I’ve learned one crucial thing: for a subscription service to endure, it must be unique; in … Read More

Austrian Audio Breaks into High-End HiFi with The Composer and Full Score One

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Austrian Audio, best known for its professional studio microphones and headphones, has announced its entry into the high-end HiFi audio market with the release of The Composer premium reference headphones and the Full Score One premium headphone amplifier. A Peek into Austrian Audio’s Background Founded in 2017 by a team of former AKG personnel, Austrian Audio has been making its … Read More

Pro-Ject Unveils Exciting New Evo Tonearm Range

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High Precision Tonearms, Hand-Made in Europe, Revealed After a Stellar Showcase at High-End Munich 2023. The EVO Tonearm Range consists of two versions: the Evo Standard and the Evo Premium. This range comprises four tonearm models, available in three lengths (9, 10, or 12 inches) and two finishes (black or high-gloss silver). Both straight and S-shaped tonearms grace the lineup, … Read More

How to Clean Vinyl Records – The Ultimate Guide

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With the resurgence of vinyl records, understanding how to clean vinyl records is more crucial than ever to preserve their unique sound and tactile listening enjoyment, marking them as the epitome of musical ownership. Ensuring the longevity of your beloved vinyl collection hinges significantly on maintaining the cleanliness of each record. Clean vinyl records not only guarantee a superior listening … Read More

Rega Releases “Groundbreaking” Rega Naia Turntable

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After previews at various global hi-fi shows, Rega has announced the official launch of the Rega Naia turntable. According to Rega, the new Naia turntable is the culmination of many years of painstaking development, initially used to create the now-famous ‘Naiad’ test bed turntable. Rega claims that the Naia incorporates the best aspects of this development and technology, transitioning them … Read More

Fluance RT81+ Review – Superior Entry-Level Turntable?

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Canadian-based audio brand Fluance has earned a reputation for packing unbelievable value into its products. In particular, the RT81 brought exceptional value to anyone seeking to kickstart their vinyl hobby or jump back in after re-discovering a long-lost record collection. The RT81+ adds an acrylic platter mat, adjustable feet, and Audio Technica’s new AT-VM95E cartridge to Fluance’s popular affordable turntable … Read More

Schiit Mani 2 Review – Best Budget Phono Preamp?

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Since its initial release in 2014, the Mani phono preamp from Schiit Audio has gained a reputation as one of the best-sounding affordable options on the market.  Fast forward to the present day, and there’s a new kid in town, the Schiit Mani 2. The latest incarnation of this much-loved phono stage promises (in the words of Schiit Audio) to … Read More

Moon 110LP v2 Review: Next Level Phono Preamp?

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Compact, beautifully designed, and relatively affordable—could the Moon 110LP v2 take your vinyl playback into the stratosphere and beyond? The Moon 110LP v2 by SIMAUDIO is the company’s take on an affordable phono preamp, aiming to take technologies developed for their higher-end phono preamps and make them more accessible in an affordable, low-profile unit. Everyone loves an audiophile bargain, and … Read More

Pro-Ject T1 Review – Gateway to Audiophile?

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Sitting between Pro-Ject’s new entry-level E1 and the legendary “Debut” line, does Pro-Ject’s T1 turntable offer the best bang for your buck? Having recently reviewed the Pro-Ject Primary E and E1 entry-level turntables, Sound Matters explore what you gain for stepping up a level in the Pro-Ject upgrade path.  The Pro-Ject T1 is said to bring “audiophile design to a … Read More