Direct-drive Thorens turntable debuts

June 4, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Thorens took analogue fans by surprise at the recent High End Munich show with the release of its first direct-drive turntable in more than three decades. The TD 402 DD harks back to the marque’s famous TD Series turntables, but […]

Chord springs a phono surprise

May 28, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Chord Electronics unveiled a new phono stage at this year’s High End Munich expo. The Huei follows a similarly compact form factor as the marque’s Qutest DAC, and features both moving magnet and moving coil compatibility. The main functions are […]

Even more shine for Ortofon’s MC Anna

May 21, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

A long-time favourite among vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers, Ortofon’s MC Anna moving-coil cartridge has already established itself as a top-end model, with the price to match. Now there’s an even more advanced version to take over the flagship role. […]