JICO is well-known in audiophile circles for high-quality reproductions of record player needles. But who is behind the company JICO, and how good are their products really? Here is some information about JICO. JICO is a Japanese company with a long tradition. The headquarters is located in the small town of Hamasaka, just a few […]
To complement the common elliptical cut, a hyperelliptical needle shape was developed – also known as “line contact” in technical jargon. The contact zone of the hyperellipse to the plate groove is three to four times larger than in the conventional elliptical diamond cut. This design distributes the pressure in the plate groove more evenly, […]
Ortofon – A Legacy of Sound Since 1918 Ortofon is a Danish company based in Nakskov that has been developing high-quality cartridges, tonearms, and accessories for vinyl playback for over 100 years. As the world’s largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges, Ortofon sells around 500,000 units annually and has developed more than 300 different models. Founded […]
HIGH END 2019 | PERPETUUM EBNER had some interesting surprises in stock again this year. Already at the start I could hardly believe my eyes, PE is at the start again: HIGH END 2019 | The Presslift Here a Romanian developer, living in France, has a great idea: instead of the Q Up tonearm lifter, […]
A visit to JELCO’s website did not at that time say anything about the closure of the company. At the same time, the notification indicates that the company has been unable to accept new orders since 2 April 2020 due to delays in production and transport by Covid-19. However, after all the rumours, the first […]
