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Positive proof that cartridges continue to improve despite appearances to the contrary
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A little knowledge goes a long way
Audio-Technica AT-LP8X
Audio-Technica’s AT-LP8X is a simple-to-use, but capable turntable for those who want fuss-free vinyl replay.
The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (May 2025)
From the Fab Four to far more obscure choices, and even a vinyl record pressed with the artist's tears
Rega's Planar 3 Eco Special is an eco-friendly turntable with a £200 discount but the same five-star performance
Planar 3 gets the Green Grade treatment and a special finish
Clearaudio brings luxury hi-fi pedigree to a wider audience with its competitively priced turntable
Clearaudio targets the more affordable end of the market with the belt-driven Compass deck.
Inside the Clearaudio factory: building £145,000 turntables and assembling cartridges by hand
We take a trip to Erlangen to see how German manufacturer Clearaudio assembles some of the most luxurious decks in the world.
First look: Chord Electronics unveils flagship Ultima Phonostage at High End Munich 2025
Officially launching later this year
"A boron cantilever in a moving-coil cartridge priced below £1000... I think that’s pretty magic." Meet the driving force behind Ortofon's new MC X range
We speak to Ortofon's Product Director, Peter Wieth Hjordt, about the company's new MC X moving coil range and the future of cartridges
