Win a GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Bundle this Holiday Season

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We’ve teamed up with GrooveWasher in time for the holiday season to give TWO lucky grand prize winner a chance to win a complete record cleaning kit! The lucky winner will receive the GrooveWasher Mondo Record & Stylus Care System. The grand prize is worth $100 in total! VIEW PRODUCT How to Enter: All you have to do is enter … Read More

Pro-Ject Announce Pick it MC3, MC9, & PRO Balanced Phono Cartridges

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Pro-Ject has just announced the launch of three new cartridges, two of which are moving coil designs, with the third being the first moving magnet cartridge that can be used in a fully balanced phono setup. In recent years, Pro-Ject has worked closely in partnership with Ortofon to develop its Pick-it range of phono cartridges, achieving very impressive results. New … Read More

Pro-Ject Announce Limited Edition “Dark Side of the Moon” Turntable

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Special Edition Turntable – Dim the Lights: Relive Your Perfect Dark Side of the Moon listening experience. First unveiled at the High-End Munich 2023 show, Pro-Ject Audio Systems has announced the official release of their Dark Side Of The Moon turntable. This limited edition release deck is the latest addition to their “Artist Collection” series, celebrating the 50th anniversary of … Read More

Austrian Audio Breaks into High-End HiFi with The Composer and Full Score One

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Austrian Audio, best known for its professional studio microphones and headphones, has announced its entry into the high-end HiFi audio market with the release of The Composer premium reference headphones and the Full Score One premium headphone amplifier. A Peek into Austrian Audio’s Background Founded in 2017 by a team of former AKG personnel, Austrian Audio has been making its … Read More

Pro-Ject Unveils Exciting New Evo Tonearm Range

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High Precision Tonearms, Hand-Made in Europe, Revealed After a Stellar Showcase at High-End Munich 2023. The EVO Tonearm Range consists of two versions: the Evo Standard and the Evo Premium. This range comprises four tonearm models, available in three lengths (9, 10, or 12 inches) and two finishes (black or high-gloss silver). Both straight and S-shaped tonearms grace the lineup, … Read More

Rega Releases “Groundbreaking” Rega Naia Turntable

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After previews at various global hi-fi shows, Rega has announced the official launch of the Rega Naia turntable. According to Rega, the new Naia turntable is the culmination of many years of painstaking development, initially used to create the now-famous ‘Naiad’ test bed turntable. Rega claims that the Naia incorporates the best aspects of this development and technology, transitioning them … Read More

Exclusive Twelve Inch & GrooveWasher Holiday Bundle

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Available exclusively this holiday season to Sound Matters subscribers: A Twelve Inch Original 4ECO bundled with a limited edition signature Groovewasher Walnut record cleaning brush – both now available at the sale price of €99 + free shipping (regular price 109 + shipping average of €20). Shipping is free to the US, Canada, UK, & EU (Only 80 kits available – … Read More

Win a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable

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We’ve teamed up with Pro-Ject Audio Systems to give one lucky grand prize winner the chance to win a Debut Carbon EVO turntable* The Debut Carbon EVO retails for £449 and focuses on the core aspects that make a turntable sound great. It’s everything we love about the original Debut Carbon, but just a little more grown-up. In particular, features … Read More

VMP Announce New Audiophile Pressing Plant

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As the industry continues to feel the strain of long production times and frustrations with quality control, could this be a sign of more things to come? In a recent major statement, the leading vinyl record subscription service, VMP (Vinyl Me, Please), announced plans to open its own pressing plant in Denver, Colorado. In the statement, VMP CEO, Cameron Schaefer … Read More

Win a GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Bundle

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We’re delighted to provide you with a chance of winning GrooveWasher’s Mondo Record and Stylus Care System. The Mondo bundle is their top-of-the-line care package and comes complete with GrooveWasher’s beautiful solid walnut handle and display block. You will also receive an SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit, the vibrant splash landing towel, and a sizable 8oz refill bottle. With all this … Read More