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Welcome to From Vinyl to Plastic! My little corner of the web where audio and video are the thing. Have you ever dreamed of building your own home theater, or having a listening space with great sound? Do you wonder about some of that top notch gear you are dreaming about? […]

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Bose Buys McIntosh Group All Image Credit: McIntosh Highlander Partners, L.P. (“Highlander”), a Dallas-based private investment firm, has just announced the sale of its portfolio company, McIntosh Group (“The Group” or “the Company”) to Bose Corporation (“Bose”). The McIntosh group is the parent company of luxury audio brands which includes McIntosh […]

Bose Buys McIntosh Group


Rega Planar 3 RS Edition Turntable – Quick Look All Image Credit: Rega Rega have launched a special premium edition of the Rega Planar 3 turntable, the Planar 3 RS edition. This latest belt drive design has been manufactured using a special High Pressure Laminate (HPL) which is usually reserved […]

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition Turntable – Quick Look


Volumio Launches Rivo Plus Streamer All Image Credit: Volumio Italian HiFi brand Volumio has launched the Rivo+ all digital transport. It builds upon their earlier Rivo model and includes various upgrades and features requested by customers. These include; a dedicated ASIC for cleaner S/PDIF and AES-EBU outputs, upgraded MEMS clocks […]

Volumio Launches Rivo Plus Streamer



JDS Labs Atom Phono Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: JDS Labs JDS Labs of Illinois have just expanded their Atom range with the launch of a new low cost phono pre-amplifier, the Atom Phono. This low-cost affordable design even comes with its own tone controls and is ideal […]

JDS Labs Atom Phono Amplifier – First Look


Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look All Image Credit: Marantz Rounding out the Marantz Series 10 are the latest two reference stereo additions; the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player are now available. Both share the same weight and dimensions of; 73.41lbs […]

Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look


Premium Audio Company Latest Firmware Upgrades All image Credit: PAC The Premium Audio Company (PAC) has released several firmware updates for its AV Receivers and Hi-Fi Stereo Receivers which improve audio playback, functionality and room correction experience on select Onkyo, Integra, Elite and Pioneer models. Here is the announcement: “For […]

Premium Audio Company Latest Firmware Upgrades



Pro-Ject Launches Stereo Box E Compact Amplifier All Image Credit: Pro-Ject Pro-Ject Audio Systems has launched the Pro-Ject Stereo Box E amplifier, a compact integrated amplifier designed to deliver high-quality stereo sound in a streamlined package. It supports Bluetooth 5 and is available in a black or silver heavy duty […]

Pro-Ject Launches Stereo Box E Compact Amplifier


Victrola’s VPT-800 Automatic Turntable This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. All Image Credit Victrola If your looking to start your vinyl journey this low cost Bluetooth turntable from Victrola will get you on your way. The Victrola VPT-800 is a fully automatic belt driven turntable, has […]

Victrola’s VPT-800 Automatic Turntable


Shanling Releases SM1.3 Touchscreen Streaming DAC All Image Credit: Shanling Shanling has launched the SM1.3, their latest touchscreen streaming DAC. Its Android 12 operating system, WiFi 6 and Ethernet support streaming apps from Spotify, TIDAL, Apple Music, Apple Classical and Amazon Music. However, there is no mention of being Roon […]

Shanling Releases SM1.3 Touchscreen Streaming DAC



Wharfedale Introduces Super Linton Loudspeakers All Image Credit: Wharfedale Wharfedale’s best-selling loudspeaker, the Linton, has been reborn as the Super Linton, again! Back in 67′ the Linton was relaunched as the Super Linton but with only cabinet design modifications. This large-format vintage-styled and vintage-voiced 3-way standmount loudspeaker has now been […]

Wharfedale Introduces Super Linton Loudspeakers


Revox B77 MK III Reel To Reel Tape Recorder – Quick Look All Image Credit: Revox Yes, you read the title correctly, Revox is about to release a 2024 MKIII version of its famous B77 reel-to-reel tape recorder that was, and is still to be found and used in many […]

Revox B77 MK III Reel To Reel Tape Recorder – Quick Look


Eversolo Announces Flagship DMP-A10 Streaming DAC All Image Credit: Eversolo After their earlier release this year of the DMP-A8, now comes their flagship DMP-A10 streaming DAC. The DMP-A10 is a digital to digital converter (DDC), streaming DAC, standalone DAC and supports parametric EQ and Eversolo’s own room correction software. It […]

Eversolo Announces Flagship DMP-A10 Streaming DAC



VPI Introduces The Model One Turntable All Image Credit: VPI VPI has announced its latest turntable, the Model One, a first in the company’s new modular Forever turntable series. Based on decades of turntable design, the company has developed the Forever Series to showcase a new era in the performance […]

VPI Introduces The Model One Turntable


Adam Audio D3V Active Bookshelf Speakers – Quick Look All Image Credit: Adam Audio Adam Audio recently announced the D3V desktop audio system. A pair of small two-way active loudspeakers which employ a hand made 1.5″ D-ART tweeter, 3.5″ long-throw mid/bass driver and a pair of 3.5″ side-firing passive radiators. […]

Adam Audio D3V Active Bookshelf Speakers – Quick Look


McIntosh Releases PS1K Subwoofer All Image Credit: McIntosh McIntosh have released the new PS1K subwoofer that promises “unmatched bass precision and power”. With 1000 watts of amplification it has been designed for audiophiles and home cinema buffs….with deep pockets! Available in a high-gloss black with carbon trim, and sitting on […]

McIntosh Releases PS1K Subwoofer