Analogue Sources

The DS-W3 optical cartridge sports a completely new design compared its predecessor and is very much an example of the brand’s ‘third generation’ technology first seen in the flagship Grand Master. Its optical system has been comprehensively re-engineered to deliver a number of benefits.

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• Sep 2022

Japanese cartridge manufacturers have a reputation for making magical moving coils, but they often cost a fortune. Jason Kennedy discovers a superb and affordable jewel in the PP-200 from Phasemation!

• Jason Kennedy
• Sep 2022

Focal Naim showed off a number of products at Pacific […]

• Joey Hollingsworth
• Aug 2022

Dr Chris Feickert's turntables are remarkably consistent in terms of sound and jumps in options as you rise through the products. The Blackbird is a fine example of this logical approach to turntablism, says Alan Sircom

• Alan Sircom
• Jul 2022

We have put together a list of the best turntables under £3000 - read the summary here and follow the links for the full reviews.

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• Jul 2022

The Wand tonearms and the ’14-4’ turntable from New Zealand, […]

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• Jul 2022

The new VPI Avenger Direct turntable marries the best of […]

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• Jun 2022

It’s been a long wait for a new IKEA turntable. […]

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• Jun 2022

With a battery-driven turntable and clever tracking pivoted arm, Swiss turntable brand Thales is one of the hidden treasures of audio.

• Jason Kennedy
• May 2022

From the Goldring press release World renowned analogue audio specialists […]

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• May 2022

Swiss engineering has a powerful reputation in the audio world, and Thales is upholding that reputation thanks to this turntable, arm and cartridge combination.

• Jason Kennedy
• Apr 2022

The original Kronos turntable was a revelation, and the new Discovery takes its concepts to the highest levels possible.

• Alan Sircom
• Apr 2022