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HumminGuru Review – Affordable Ultrasonic Record Cleaning?
The relatively new HumminGuru record cleaner promises to deliver ultrasonic record cleaning power at an affordable price. Its compact size…
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Schiit Mani 2 Review – Best Budget Phono Preamp?
Since its initial release in 2014, the Mani phono preamp from Schiit Audio has gained a reputation as one of…
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Moon 110LP v2 Review: Next Level Phono Preamp?
Compact, beautifully designed, and relatively affordable—could the Moon 110LP v2 take your vinyl playback into the stratosphere and beyond? The…
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Pro-Ject E1 Review – A Great First Turntable?
When it comes to designing affordable turntables with true HiFi sound, Pro-Ject are a formidable force. The Austrian company calls…
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Degritter MARK II Review: The World’s Best Ultrasonic Record Cleaner?
The Estonian brand Degritter took the vinyl community by storm when it released its original Degritter record cleaning machine just…
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Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Review – A Highly Versatile Tube Phone Preamp?
The Tube Box DS2 promises audiophile phono stage credentials with added tube “warmth” and versatility to suit a wide range…
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Pro-Ject VC-E Review – Is it as good as the bigger VC-S2 ALU
Does the VC-E compact record cleaning machine from Pro-Ject match up to its bigger brother, the VC-S2 ALU? Sound Matters…
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Technics SL1500C Review
When I needed a realistically priced utility deck for my new studio office, I turned to the Technics SL1500C. Designed…
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Pro-Ject X1 Turntable Review
For nearly 30 years, Pro-Ject has exemplified what it takes to design audiophile-quality turntables that don’t break the bank. The…
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