Original Elac D896 H 24 SP (Van den Hul II Stylus) Tracking force: 1.35 g tested (recommended: 1.25–1.75 g) Sound character: Harmonious, smooth, very detailed Listening experience: Playback is smooth yet balanced across all frequencies. The soundstage appears precise and stable. Higher frequencies may occasionally reveal minor surface noise from the record. Recommended music genres: Classical, jazz, […]
EXCEL ES-70 EX 4 SHIBATA | [ JC ] S 70 EX-4 PARABOLISCH The Old Swiss Lady vs. the Modern Japanese Woman – A Comparison of Two Worlds Nowadays, the Japanese manufacturer “analogis [ JC ]” is on everyone’s lips – and ears. The needles made in Japan stand for solid quality, precise manufacturing, and […]
The National EPS-202 Shibata needles, both the bonded version and the nude variant, offer very interesting differences in sound characteristics and applications when tested on two different setups. It quickly becomes clear that both versions have their own strengths, which can significantly influence the listening experience depending on the setup, listening environment, and music genre. […]
The choice of the right cartridge is crucial for the sound experience of a turntable. With a variety of options available in the market, it can be a challenge to find the perfect cartridge for your music taste and vinyl collection. In this test, we examined six different cartridges in detail to evaluate their properties […]
Review: Comparison of Cartridges – EXCEL ES-P 300 C (Tonar), audio-technica AT81CP, and audio-technica AT85EP T4-P or P-Mount is a standardized mounting system for cartridges on turntables. It was introduced in the 1980s by Technics to simplify installation and ensure good sound quality without requiring user adjustment. The systems have identical weight at 6g, and […]
Sometimes styli are so similar in sound and price that it’s difficult to filter out the differences. This review is about which of the two styli performs better in the listening test and for whom it is better suited. So, we’ll compare these two styli and highlight their respective characteristics. National EPS 270 ED [JP] […]
General information about wooden cantilever Wooden cantilever are not just simple beams that function as a lever. As the frequency increases, some of the motion energy is transferred directly through the wood. When sound passes through the wood, it is partially reflected and partially transmitted. Reflection can lead to unwanted sound distortions. Transmission depends on […]
ATN 13 | BLACK DIAMOND Interesting: the BLACK DIAMOND can do a lot after a break-in period of about 10-20 hours: it gets better with every hour. Overall, it sounds harmonious and offers an excellent sound pattern with a fine foundation for this price segment. If you want to find something to criticize, the instruments […]
PICKERING D 625 E ivory | BLACK DIAMOND Seems quite brightly tuned and is very dynamic. It offers a great three-dimensionality, the foundation (bass) is a bit soft. Nevertheless, the sound is unobtrusive, even at higher volumes, but a slight but forgivable impurity in the vocal range becomes audible. In any case, a good needle […]
Inspired by a consultation request we heard today now in a duel: SHURE N 95 ED [ JC ] against the SHURE N 95 ED BLACK DIAMOND The setup consists of a Thorens TD 126 MK IIJ with SME tonearm 3009 Series II. The N 95 ED BLACK DIAMOND… … is discreet in imaging and […]
