MX-VYNL Review Update In my original review of the MX-VYNL (also updated) I commented upon the fact that I had what sounded to be hum in ONLY the left hand channel despite: The use of a balanced connection to the phono cartridge. The use of balanced line level connections to the […]
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. The Ultimate Analogue Test LP Review For the last 40+years I have used the following tests discs to align and test my stereo system: Hi-Fi Sound – Stereo Test Record – HFS75 CBS Laboratories – Technical Series – Professional […]
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. Hana SL Review Update During the initial installation and alignment of my Hana SL I noted that it would not track the +18dB lateral levels and that a number of HF sine sweep tests showed distortion on the left hand […]
Lyn Stanley Interludes – 45RPM Vinyl Review Vinyl surface noise: 5- (not pops and clicks) Dynamic Range: 5- Stereo Imaging: 5 Image depth/perspective: 5- Overall frequency response: 5- Side One How Long Has This Been Going On Just One […]
Shelby Lynne Just a Little Lovin’ – 45RPM Vinyl Review Vinyl surface noise: 5+ (not pops and clicks) Dynamic Range: 5 Stereo Imaging: 5+ Image depth/perspective: 5 Overall frequency response: 5+ Side One Just a Little Lovin’ Anyone Who […]
Hana SL MC Phono Cartridge Review History & Background Established in 1970, Excel Sound Corporation in Yokohama, Japan commenced the production of its own branded cartridge. From 1975 to the 1980’s, Excel Sound manufactured OEM products for a number of Japanese audio manufacturers to include; Pioneer, Sansui, Trio, Sanyo and […]
Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL Phono Amplifier Review Overview The MX-VYNL is a fully balanced, high performance phono stage, able to operate with many moving coil or moving magnet cartridges. With both traditional RCA inputs and XLR fully balanced connections it can be connected to 2 turntables simultaneously. The MX-VNYL offers a […]
DS Audio DS-E1 Optical Phono Cartridge – Preview I have just been fortunate enough to be present at a demonstration of the new DS Audio DS-E1 optical cartridge at Audio Connection, Verona, NJ. held on Saturday 8th June. This long established audio retailer was presenting its 9th annual Analog Day. […]