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INSANE: Ortofon - The Real Truth

Victrola announces upgrades to its Auracast turntable and a collaboration with Third Man Records

Changes include new finishes, an upgraded Ortofon cartridge and a replaceable headshell

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I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance's RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it's well worth it for seasoned record collectors

The Fluance RT87 sounds as great as it is finicky to set up — but then again, if you're a seasoned hi-fi tinkerer, you may actually enjoy the process…

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15 legendary hi-fi brands that are still going strong today

Iconic marques that have stood the test of time

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This £13k Ortofon MC Vertex is the firm's "most advanced moving coil cartridge" ever – and is joined by a new MC X model

Promises more accurate groove tracing and signal generation

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Pro-Ject T1 EVO BT turntable review: a multi-connectible wonder of a starter record player

The Pro-Ject T1 EVO BT is audiophile-adjacency at its near-best – and likely to be somewhat overshadowed by its competitors

Louder

The A-Z of vinyl: a glossary of turntable terminology

Don't know your cartridges from your cantilevers? Get up to speed with our handy guide to vinyl terminology

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Technics just added its famed ΔΣ direct drive tech to a turntable that won't cost thousands — and I want one

A unique gray finish, automatic tonearm, pre-fitted Ortofon cartridge and built in phono stage too? Where do I buy?!

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Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade

A trio of excellent phono stages on test against each other

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Lindemann Limetree Phono II

Lindemann’s Limetree Phono II is an unassuming but hugely capable MM/MC phono stage.

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Getting a great sound from a moving coil cartridge may cost more than you think

Moving coil cartridges are the ultimate goal for many, but the price of good performance can be higher than you think.

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Lenco's direct drive turntable combines minimalism with Hi-Fi credentials

The Lenco LBT-515 is a precision turntable that crams in audiophile worthy features, but there's more.

This flagship new turntable spins Lenco into a different price-groove entirely – and I think I like it

Meet the LBT-515, a turntable whose three-figure price-tag actually starts with a '5' as if to prove that Lenco's moving up in the world

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Lenco's new direct-drive turntable with Bluetooth is designed with "audiophiles in mind"

It joins a more affordable record player with integrated speakers

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Pro-Ject's excellent EVO turntable is back in black – and it's even more affordable

The Debut Carbon Evo is back in Satin Black, and it's cheaper than before.

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Two Dolby Atmos soundbars, awesome wireless earbuds, a specialist hi-fi treat and more earn five-star ratings

Here’s what you need to know about the top hi-fi and home cinema hardware we tested last month

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Ortofon MC X30

Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.

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Is innovation in cartridge design dead? I don’t think so

Positive proof that cartridges continue to improve despite appearances to the contrary

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High End Munich 2025 live: news and pictures direct from the high-end hi-fi show

Expect brand new speakers, turntables, amplifiers and more, and we'll be bringing it to you live from the High End show

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"A boron cantilever in a moving-coil cartridge priced below £1000... I think that’s pretty magic." Meet the driving force behind Ortofon's new MC X range

We speak to Ortofon's Product Director, Peter Wieth Hjordt, about the company's new MC X moving coil range and the future of cartridges

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Want to upgrade to a moving-coil cartridge? Ortofon's new MC X range could be the answer

Ortofon releases four affordable MC designs

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Is 180g vinyl worth it? We asked several hi-fi manufacturers if a record’s weight can impact sound quality

The answers make for interesting reading...

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Technics leads a talented and versatile vinyl system that will excel in larger rooms

A mighty – and mightily impressive – trio from Technics, Arcam and Q Acoustics

Pro-Ject’s new affordable turntables are here to play

Three new Pro-Ject T1 Evo turntables are now available in the UK.

Tom’s Guide

Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2: A vinyl spinner that punches above its weight class

The Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 is an excellent turntable with some great sound quality — but it does lack Bluetooth or USB connectivity.

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Victrola Stream Sapphire turntable review: a premium dual-digital streaming turntable that falls short of its price

The Victrola Stream Sapphire is an incomparable turntable, offering Sonos and UPnP connectivity – but at what cost?

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