All items tagged with phono cartridges (25)

Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

February 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

All those that are serious about extracting the maximum potential and sonic possibilities out of vinyl record pressings know where it all starts. Cartridge specialists Goldring announced a Special Edition model of its flagship Ethos moving coil cartridge, which sits at the very top of its range. The new Ethos SE combines uncompromising engineering with unique new features to produce a cartridge of exquisite sound reproduction capabilities.

Goldring Announces New E4 Cartridge Targeting Budget or Midrange Turntables

May 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring Announces New E4 Cartridge Targeting Budget or Midrange Turntables

Goldring introduced its new flagship E Series moving magnet cartridge, the E4. Designed as a a cost-effective upgrade for any modern budget or midrange turntable, the new Goldring E4 represents the pinnacle of the E Series engineering, focused on performance. The E4 is designed to be compatible with all medium-to-high-mass tonearms of the type found on the majority of budget to midrange turntables.

Fresh From the Bench: Sumiko Phono Cartridges and RS78 78 rpm Stylus

November 2, 2022 by Gary Galo

Fresh From the Bench: Sumiko Phono Cartridges and RS78 78 rpm Stylus

Longstanding audioXpress author Gary Galo reviews the latest Sumiko Olympia and Wellfleet phono cartridges, and RS78 78 rpm stylus. The new RS78 is Sumiko's first 78 rpm solution, meeting the needs of many vintage recording enthusiasts and can be installed on many of the brand's cartridges. In this review, Gary discusses the merits of these versatile and high-quality cartridges while exploring his personal collection of 78 rpm recordings. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2022.

Nagra Announces Its First Ever Reference MC Phono Cartridge

November 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Nagra Announces Its First Ever Reference MC Phono Cartridge

Swiss high-end audio firm, Nagra, announced the upcoming release of its first phono cartridge – the Nagra Reference MC cartridge, with the first units scheduled to be delivered in December 2022. Designed in parallel with the Nagra 70th Anniversary Reference turntable/tonearm system, announced in 2021, the new moving coil phono cartridge is an ideal companion component to complete the ultimate LP playback platform.

Closer to Home. audioXpress October 2022 Is Now Available

September 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Closer to Home. audioXpress October 2022 Is Now Available

There's a lot of everything in audioXpress October 2022. Starting with a market update on audio for Residential Integration. Next, Jonny McClintock shares The Story of aptX, Gary Galo reviews Sumiko phono cartridges and new 78 rpm stylus, Richard Honeycutt explains RT Measurement, Frans de Wit tackles the design of a DC Power Supply, Ken Bird builds a pair of tower speakers with Oaktron drivers manufactured in the US, and Christopher Paul writes about Triode Common Cathode Stages and its controversies.

Haniwa Audio to Debut Time-Aligned Subwoofer System at the New York Audio Show

September 9, 2022 by Joao Martins

Haniwa Audio to Debut Time-Aligned Subwoofer System at the New York Audio Show

Haniwa Audio will be unveiling its latest full range speaker system, including what the Japanese company calls a time-aligned stereo "super subwoofer" extension, for the first time at the New York Audio Show (9-10 September). The company is famous for its single driver Haniwa HSP01 speakers and integrated amplifier/DSP, which together ensure simultaneous phase and frequency control to deliver "the world’s most accurate music reproduction system." The addition of the new "super subwoofers" now extends the system's response.

Technics Announces SL-100C Entry-Level Direct Drive Turntable

August 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Announces SL-100C Entry-Level Direct Drive Turntable

Technics announced the availability of its new SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable. Featuring the iconic characteristics of Technics turntables, such as the coreless direct drive motor and a high-precision S-shaped aluminum tonearm, it comes in at an even more affordable price point - $999.99 - than the highly acclaimed SL-1500C, which uses the same direct drive construction.

Audio-Technica Introduces AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge

June 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica launched its AT-ART20 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge, the latest in the company's ART Series of high-end phono cartridges. The AT-ART20 utilizes Audio-Technica’s magnetic-core design to achieve "superlative" vinyl playback performance with "extraordinary musical realism," as the company describes. The new AT-ART20 cartridge (SRP: US$2,900) also has a striking, distinctive contoured appearance.

Goldring Introduces Eroica HX Moving Coil Cartridge

May 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Goldring Introduces Eroica HX Moving Coil Cartridge

Goldring introduced the latest member of its moving coil (MC) cartridge family, the Eroica HX. Joining the LX model in the Eroica range (‘Eroica’ translates as ‘Heroic’ in Italian - not to be confused with 'Erotica'), this high output, high-performance cartridge makes upgrading from a moving magnet cartridge to a moving-coil model straightforward. As Goldring state, this is among the most obvious and cost-effective upgrades anyone can make to their vinyl audio system.

Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio

April 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio

On April 17, 2022, Japanese transducer manufacturer Audio-Technica celebrated 60 years since founder Hideo Matsushita established the business, starting with his AT-1 cartridge. Audio-Technica marks this occasion by reaffirming its commitment to analog. Focusing on a human-centered approach to the process of generating sound, the company sees analog as an enjoyment and appreciation for audio that doesn’t alter, despite the rapid changes throughout history.

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