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A (CART) FITTING END TO THE WEEK...

A (CART) FITTING END TO THE WEEK...

We bookended the week with another cartridge install, this time the audio technica AT-OC9XML MC cart being fitted to a Technics SL-1200G...

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SORANE, SO RIGHT!

SORANE, SO RIGHT!

Japanese-made SORANE tonearms are found on some of the most expensive (and amazing) turntables you can buy, yet in the scheme of things...

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HIGH-END INSTALL CARTRIDGE #3

HIGH-END INSTALL CARTRIDGE #3

We had a great time installing this Ortofon MC X40 cartridge on the Rega P3. We noticed a significant improvement in bass "slam" and "attack" compared to the Quintet Black S we removed...

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SHE'S A BEAUTY !

SHE'S A BEAUTY !

Assembly is still under way, with loads more photos to follow, but already you can see how gorgeous this turntable really is...

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HIGH-END INSTALL CARTRIDGE #2

HIGH-END INSTALL CARTRIDGE #2

Next up was the supply, setup, and calibration of the extraordinary audio technica AT-ART1000X Moving Coil cartridge on the client's Technics SL1200G turntable. The ART1000X is one of the most challenging carts to...

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HIGH-END CARTRIDGE INSTALL #1

HIGH-END CARTRIDGE INSTALL #1

It's been a busy few days with cartridge/turntable setups! First up, the wonderful My Sonic Lab "Ultra Eminent Bc" Moving Coil cartridge (Yoshio Matsudaira), fitted onto a ProJect Audio X2 turntable. #mysoniclab #ultraeminentbc #mc #cart #cartridge #setup #install #calibration #projectaudio #projectaudiosystems...

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THE INVISIBLE TURNTABLE?

THE INVISIBLE TURNTABLE?

In 2022, celebrating 60 years in existence, audio technica released the stunning AT-LP2022 transparent turntable.

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CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION - OUR PROCESS

CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION - OUR PROCESS

Last weekend we had a blast with a blast from the past - a Rega Planar 3 (in glorious green) in for a cartridge upgrade (Ortofon 2MR Bronze).
We thought we would go a little deeper into the typical process we adopt at the store regarding cartridge fitting and calibrating.

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LINN-GO!

LINN-GO!

Another Linn Lingo 4 upgrade this week. This Majik LP12 turntable has a stunning walnut fluted plinth. Primary replacements that occur during a Lingo upgrade are switch and motor, internal control board plus external power supply. This was a turntable...

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