The VC-S remains ahead of the competition. Most record cleaning machines are, in reality, primitive, dysfunctional, uncomfortable loud, poorly constructed and ugly enough to upset a blind man’s aesthetic senses. It’s a wonder some of them work at all. The VC-s has some way to go in terms of refinement, but it’s still one of the best looking and most efficient record cleaning machines you can buy.
Tag: Vinyl
Spartan 5 by Michael Fidler Phono Stage Reviewed
A diminutive little box, in which is a simple but objectively and subjectively top-class circuit typology. The Spartan series should be underlined at the top of your shortlist. They represent high-end objective performance and save you a boatload of cash.
Collaro Audio Precision Cloth Turntable Mat Reviewed
a genuinely clever bit of engineering turned out as a fine product, that in a good system is well worth the money.
IPT RigB 95 – Metal Body Upgrade For Audio-Technica VM95 Cartridges
A thoroughly enjoyable listen and a worthwhile upgrade for Audio-Technica VM95 cartridges.
Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Direct-Drive Turntable In-Depth Review
For those looking to play records to a high standard with minimal fuss and an easy upgrade path, the LP5X is hard to fault. It’s not the be-all and end-all direct drive deck. But it looks perfectly respectable, sounds great out of the box and has a lot of modding potential.
Audio-Technica VM500 / VM700 Phono Cartridges Reviewed
cracking carts for the money, continuing a logical reshuffle and welcome refresh of AT’s cartridge line.
Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine Reviewed
another evolution of Pro-Ject’s excellent vinyl cleaner line. The two new models bring more welcome improvements to what was already a top-class product.
Spin Care Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine & Vinyl Accessories Reviewed
the performance of the Spin Care leaves nothing to be desired. It leaves records gleaming both visually and sonically. At just £39.95, it’s an extraordinarily cost-effective investment for those getting started, or for those looking to clean their collection on a budget.
Will An Audio-Technica AT-LP60 / AT-LP60X Turntable Damage Your Records?
The Audio-Technica AT-LP60 is without doubt one of the best-selling budget turntables to date, and the newly released AT-LP60X is sure to follow. But will either turntable cause undue damage to your records?
Repairing an Audio-Technica AT-LP60 With a Failed Motor
A couple of years ago I tested a GPO Stylo which was at the time one of the cheapest turntables available on the market. It was suggested that I repeat the test with an Audio-Technica AT-Lp60, arguably one of the best-selling budget turntables.
Technics SL-1200G Review & Comparison With SL-1200GR
Like the SP10 in the late ‘60s, the SL-1200G has raised the bar and set new performance standards that should redefine expectations for what high-end vinyl playback should be. The SL-1200G is a masterpiece. You owe it to yourself to hear one.
DIY Plinth Dimensions For Linn LP12 / Thorens / Ariston and other suspended turntables
With a great deal of research and a bit of trial and error I have managed to assemble a list of dimensions that work to build a Linn plinth. They are published here in the hope that they will help future DIYers.
Audio-Technica AT-VM95 Detailed Review & Measurements
Succeeding the AT95 was a tough ask, but Audio-Technica have risen to the challenge. May the ‘green king’ rest in peace, the successor has arrived to steal the throne.
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.
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.
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.
The World’s Cheapest Vinyl Turntable, Review and Destruction
If there was ever a product deserving of its place at the bottom of a landfill, this is it.