Hi-Fi - Audio Appraisal

Technics SL-1200GR / SL-1210GR Turntable Review

When Technics commercialised the direct drive turntable in the ‘70s, they became known as class-leading products among the best available at any price. These new Technics turntable set new technical standards which will pave the way for future evolution of vinyl and the equipment we use to play it.

Edifier S2000 Pro Active Speakers Review

Great looking, well made, well specified and lovely to listen too. That’s the Edifier S2000 Pro summed up in a nutshell.

Dual CS-435-1 Fully Automatic Turntable Review

if you need, or favour the convenience of an automatic mechanism, the CS-435-1 does sound surprisingly good despite its shortcomings.

AirPulse A300 Active Speakers Review

Their price and size places them in a segment of the market where there is a great deal of competition, but they compare very favourably to models far beyond their price.

Reloop HiFi Turn 5 Direct Drive Turntable Review

The Reloop HiFi Turn 5 is a well built, well specified and keenly priced alternative to the norm.

Vinyl Styl Audio Cassette Head Cleaner And Demagnetiser

Cassettes may be making a comeback, but as yet the machines to play them aren’t. As such it is necessary to keep old machines in good health with regular maintenance and TLC. The Vinyl Styl cleaning and demagnetising tape does just that.

Edifier S350DB Review

If you’re after plenty of inputs, smart aesthetics and convenience features with better sonics than the average one box solution, these are worth a look. For no compromise audio performance, look elsewhere.

Clear Groove Vinyl Record Cleaner

Herein we feature the products of Clear Groove, a family run business specialising in the design and supply of products for vinyl and CD care and cleaning

SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 Vinyl Click & Pop Remover Review

The SugarCube enhances the listening experience with vinyl old and new, and for that it earns a thoroughly deserved recommendation.

Vinyl Record Cleaning fluids Compared, Pro-Ject & Vinyl Shelter

Vinyl Shelter offer an excellent cleaning product, perfectly suited to the cleaning of vinyl records. While we only tested two fluids here, the results did not conclusively prove that one fluid was vastly superior to the other.

Technics SL-L20 Linear Tracking Turntable Service And Repair

I’ve yet to come across a Technics that didn’t at least sound good, and I had great fun spinning 7” singles on the L20 before returning it to its rightful owner ready to deliver another few decades of faithful service.

Edifier S880DB High-Res Certified Speakers Review

Truly excellent both physically and sonically and packing quality components into a pair of compact enclosures, the S880s represent real value for money. Highly recommended.

Meze Audio 99 Classic Headphones Review

These are some of the best headphones I’ve heard regardless of price or brand status. They simply must be heard because until you wear a pair on your own head you don’t know what you’re missing.

Edifier H850 Closed-Back Headphones Review

They are a steal at their current price and earn a thoroughly deserved recommendation.

Little Fwend Automatic Tonearm Lifter Review

The Little Fwend is as thoughtfully designed as it is nicely machined. Setup correctly it does its job with no hassle and minimal user input, besides a quick push on its platform after each use. Expensive it may be, but it’s a terrific accessory and is therefore highly recommended.

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