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Audio-Technica AT-MC2022 MC Cartridge All Image Credit: Audio Technica Made to celebrate Audio Technica’s 60th anniversary this limited production run, dual moving coil cartridge, sports a unified stylus-cantilever, formed from a single, lab-grown diamond. The AT-MC2022 promises cutting-edge technology for analogue audio vinyl enthusiasts and is the result of the […]

Audio-Technica AT-MC2022 MC Cartridge

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DS Audio New DS-W3 Cartridge All Image Credit: DS Audio DS Audio has introduced the DS-W3, a third-generation optical cartridge to replace the DS-W2. This new W series reference cartridge employs various “trickle down” technologies and developments employed in the DS Audio flagship Grand Master. In particular borrowing from its […]

DS Audio New DS-W3 Cartridge

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DS AUDIO – DS003 Optical Cartridge – First Look All Images Credit: DS Audio DS Audio, manufacturer of Japanese high end optical cartridges, has released a third generation optical cartridge, the DS003 featuring a comprehensively re-designed optical system. The earlier versions DS001 and DS002 are now discontinued. DS Audio’s DS003 […]

DS AUDIO – DS003 Optical Cartridge – First Look

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Optical Turntables and Laser Cartridges-Are They The Future?
DS Audio Optical Phono Cartridge Schematics Digital Stream (DS) Audio is an audio business group within Digital Stream Corporation (DSC). DSC has been in the laser optics market over 25 years is known as the provider of industrial laser optics systems in the optical disc market, in Medial testing systems, and for various laser optical […]

DS Audio Optical Phono Cartridge Schematics

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HANA Umami Red - MC Phono Cartridge
HANA Umami Red – MC Phono Cartridge All images credit: Excel Sound Corporation. HANA phono cartridges are manufactured by Japan’s Excel Sound Corporation. Since their introduction they have continued to attract a growing customer base, and deservedly so. (華) Hana, in Japanese means “Brilliant and Gorgeous”, a cartridge born from superb […]

HANA Umami Red – MC Phono Cartridge

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Cartridge Alignment - An Introduction 4
Cartridge Alignment – An Introduction Introduction Having spent what seemed like an eternity trying to wring out the last ounce of performance from my Hana SL, I thought that my experiences could provide a few of my readers with a good insight into the basics of cartridge alignment. Comparing disc […]

Cartridge Alignment – An Introduction

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Hana SL MC Phono Cartridge Review 4
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. 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 […]

Hana SL MC Phono Cartridge Review

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DS Audio DS-E1 Optical Cartridge
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. […]

DS Audio DS-E1 Optical Phono Cartridge – Preview

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Phono Cartridge Basics 101 2
Phono Cartridge Basics 101 As I am now in the market for a new cartridge, and maybe a new head amplifier or pre-amplifier, I thought a quick refresher course on cartridge basics would clear my head and help others who maybe in the same boat. Cartridge specifications alone are not […]

Phono Cartridge Basics 101

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