Japanese-made SORANE tonearms are found on some of the most expensive (and amazing) turntables you can buy, yet in the scheme of things, their tonearms are some of the most affordable out there. They truly are the epitome of a "hi-fi bargain". This SA1.2 tonearm is particularly impressive due to its ability to cope with warped records, thanks to its positive and negative balance adjustability.


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"Full Transparency" Event at Douglas Hi-Fi

"Full Transparency" Event at Douglas Hi-Fi

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, we will be hosting Transparent Audio’s Bob McConnell for a deep dive into Transparent’s cable design philosophies and technologies. There will be listening demonstrations of... 

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The BEST Inner Sleeves Ever?

The BEST Inner Sleeves Ever?

MA Recording's long-term association with manufacturers in Japan has helped them to create the most beautiful vinyl inner-sleeve ever produced. Made from two extremely soft synthetic fibres...

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Rise of the Silver Surfer

Rise of the Silver Surfer

It was a joy fitting this MoFi StudioSilver Moving Coil cartridge to its sibling turntable (a MoFi StudioDeck) this week. No, this isn't the "pipe and slippers" sound you remember from your parent's hifi system, this is...

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