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HumminGuru Review – Affordable Ultrasonic Record Cleaning?

The relatively new HumminGuru record cleaner promises to deliver ultrasonic record cleaning power at an affordable price. Its compact size…

Marc Henshall

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Schiit Mani 2 Review – Best Budget Phono Preamp?

Since its initial release in 2014, the Mani phono preamp from Schiit Audio has gained a reputation as one of…

Marc Henshall

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Moon 110LP v2 Review: Next Level Phono Preamp?

Compact, beautifully designed, and relatively affordable—could the Moon 110LP v2 take your vinyl playback into the stratosphere and beyond? The…

Marc Henshall

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Pro-Ject E1 Review – A Great First Turntable?

When it comes to designing affordable turntables with true HiFi sound, Pro-Ject are a formidable force. The Austrian company calls…

Marc Henshall

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Degritter MARK II Review: The World’s Best Ultrasonic Record Cleaner?

The Estonian brand Degritter took the vinyl community by storm when it released its original Degritter record cleaning machine just…

Marc Henshall

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Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Review – A Highly Versatile Tube Phone Preamp?

The Tube Box DS2 promises audiophile phono stage credentials with added tube “warmth” and versatility to suit a wide range…

Marc Henshall

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Pro-Ject VC-E Review – Is it as good as the bigger VC-S2 ALU

Does the VC-E compact record cleaning machine from Pro-Ject match up to its bigger brother, the VC-S2 ALU? Sound Matters…

Marc Henshall

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Technics SL1500C Review

When I needed a realistically priced utility deck for my new studio office, I turned to the Technics SL1500C. Designed…

Marc Henshall

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Pro-Ject X1 Turntable Review

For nearly 30 years, Pro-Ject has exemplified what it takes to design audiophile-quality turntables that don’t break the bank. The…

Marc Henshall

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