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Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN review

Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN review

By What Hi-Fi?

Audio-Technica’s moving coil cartridge has morphed into a five-strong range, starting with the AT-OC9XEN step-up model.

Pro-Ject Pick-it DS2 review

Pro-Ject Pick-it DS2 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Pro-Ject goes own brand, producing a talented moving coil cartridge that works well with all genres of music.

Ortofon Quintet Blue MC review

Ortofon Quintet Blue review

By What Hi-Fi?

The Quintet Blue is modestly priced by moving coil cartridge standards, but it delivers an excellent all-round performance.

Roksan Corus2 review

Roksan Corus2 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Roksan's latest Corus cartridge marks a shift of design and sonic balance from its predecessor, but is it a positive move?

Goldring E3 review

By What Hi-Fi?

A well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music

Goldring 1042 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Easily good enough to give quality digital kit something to think about

Ortofon 2m Blue MM review

By What Hi-Fi?

A steady hand that lets the heart of the music shine through.

Clearaudio Concept MM V2 review

By What Hi-Fi?

A decent choice for a budget deck

Audio Technica AT-F7 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Affordable quality and refinement from the analogue aficionados at Audio Technica

Ortofon 2M Black review

By What Hi-Fi?

Ortofon's 2M Black is an insightful and powerful performer, but take care when matching it to your system