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Hi Tiago. Yes! Still have the SL1500c and it’s great. I agree that for a built in phono it’s pretty good, but I still think most good external preamps exceed it. The soundstage widens up and the dynamic […]
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Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Way to Clean Vinyl Records? Five Methods – Pros & Cons 2 months, 1 week ago
Hey Jeff. You’ll find all the cleaning pads here: https://www.groovewasher.com/collections/cleaning-pads
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Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Sound Matters Awards 2025
Welcome to the first Sound Matters awards; a celebration of excellence in accessible HiFi with a focus on vinyl playback.Read More -
Marc Henshall wrote a new post 5 months, 3 weeks ago
JICO’s Clipper‑S Cartridge: Straight‑Arm Precision for the Modern Vinyl Lover
Japanese analogue specialist JICO has added a new memberRead More -
Marc Henshall commented on the post, Ortofon 2M Red vs 2M Blue – Is it worth the upgrade? 6 months, 1 week ago
Hey Jim. Yes, that’s correct – you can just swap the stylus. 100% compatible. So maybe one day if you feel you can spare the cash, you could do this retrospectively 🙂
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Marc Henshall commented on the post, Ortofon 2M Red vs 2M Blue – Is it worth the upgrade? 6 months, 1 week ago
Great to hear. Yes, it makes a huge difference for such a simple swap.
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Marc Henshall wrote a new post 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Pro-Ject Flatten It: Can It Fix Warped Records
Warped records can be a real thorn in the side for record collectors. Whether due to poor storage orRead More -
What method did you use if you don’t mind me asking? Perhaps I can help.
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For hand cleaning and with record cleaning machines, I love it. G-Sonic is great for Ultrasonic also. Glad you’re happy with it.
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Marc Henshall wrote a new post 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Win a GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Kit with Custom Sound Matters Logo
We’ve teamed up with GrooveWasher to give THREE lucky grand prize winners a chance to win a record cleaningRead More -
Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Phono Preamps 2025: Amazing Sound at Any Budget 11 months ago
Thanks Rob – glad the review helped. It’s very impressive at the price and I’ve gotten very used to the convenience of the mono switch also. I think I’m going to run the Spartan15 in my living room. Love it. Glad […]
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Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Phono Preamps 2025: Amazing Sound at Any Budget 11 months ago
That’s two recommendations for the Elac Alchemy PP2 in one day in this thread 🙂 Seems it is under rated. Will do a search to see if it’s still in production. Cheers
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Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Phono Preamps 2025: Amazing Sound at Any Budget 11 months ago
Nice! I’m currently running the MM Pro and MC Pro as my main preamps. Haven’t had time to check the Elac yet. Enjoy
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Marc Henshall wrote a new post 11 months, 1 week ago
Time to Upgrade Your Vinyl Protection: Inner Sleeve Options from Vinyl Storage Solutions
Are your vinyl records truly safe from scratches and dust? WeRead More -
Marc Henshall wrote a new post 11 months, 3 weeks ago
HumminGuru S-DUO PRO Review: Genius or Gimmick?
The S-DUO PRO by HumminGuru is the latest incarnation of their ultrasonic stylus cleaner and trackingRead More -
Marc Henshall wrote a new post 1 year ago
Top Rules for Record Collecting
When it comes to buying records, I’m sure we can all agree, it’s not always a walk in the park. The continuous huntRead More -
Marc Henshall wrote a new post 1 year ago
MM PRO: The Sub $1000 Phono Preamp You Need to Hear
Having quietly lived with the MM Pro phono preamp for just under a year, has this becomeRead More -
Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Gatefold Album Covers – Iconic Classics 1 year ago
Another great prog-rock example. Thanks Jim
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Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Gatefold Album Covers – Iconic Classics 1 year ago
Prog bands often had some of the best album covers. I’ll check those out. Happy spinning
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Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Gatefold Album Covers – Iconic Classics 1 year ago
Yep! Excellent cover
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