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SHURE V-15 III | JICO CARTRIDGE
JICO JV15 TYPE III – The Legend Returns Some turntables are just equipment. Others are myths. The **SHURE V15 TYPE…
Listening comparison of various styli for Elac ESG 796
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,…
Nagaoka novelty: MP-700/MP700H cartridge
Product Launch: NAGAOKA MP-700 – Next-Generation High-End Cartridge With the MP-700, NAGAOKA – the traditional Japanese manufacturer of high-quality audio…
Test Report: EXCEL S 70 EX-4 PARABOLIC vs. SHIBATA
EXCEL ES-70 EX 4 SHIBATA | [ JC ] S 70 EX-4 PARABOLISCH The Old Swiss Lady vs. the Modern…
ORTOFON MC X10 | MC X20 | MC X30 | MC X40
New Product Introduction: Ortofon MC X Series – Classics Reimagined Technical Evolution of Historic Models Ortofon has a long history…
Comparison of Coil Materials in Phono Cartridges
Pickup technology is a fascinating world of its own – and anyone who dives into it quickly encounters a key…
Test report: NATIONAL EPS 202 SHIBATA vs. EPS 202 SHIBATA NUDE
The National EPS-202 Shibata needles, both the bonded version and the nude variant, offer very interesting differences in sound characteristics…
Audio-Technica AT-VMx Series
Audio-Technica AT-VMx Series – The New Generation of MM Cartridges With the AT-VMx series, Audio-Technica introduces a completely redesigned generation…
Technical comparison: MP vs. MM vs. MC vs. MI
Comparison of Pickup Types Feature MP (Moving Permalloy) MM (Moving Magnet) MC (Moving Coil) MI (Moving Iron) Moving Part Soft…
Determining the correct contact force
1. Begin the “honeymoon” between stylus and tonearm with the recommended tracking force: Each cartridge manufacturer specifies a recommended range…
ORTOFON SPU GTX
ORTOFON SPU GTX S and SPU GTX E: From “Revival” to “Reinvention” Ortofon is expanding its renowned SPU series with…
Ortofon Concorde Music
The Ortofon Concorde Music cartridges (often referred to as Ortofon CC Music) combine exceptional performance with iconic design, crafted by…
Test Report NATIONAL EPS 206 & 207
The choice of the right cartridge is crucial for the sound experience of a turntable. With a variety of options…
JICO Synthetic Diamond [ SD ]
JICO Synthetic Diamond Tips – Japan Follows the Evolution in Stylus Technology In an era where diamond are becoming scarce…
“Help, my old stylus sounds better!”
Sound is always subjective and often thrives on memories. Often, people perceive the sound from old or budget-friendly turntable needles…
DIY: Setting Up the Cantilever
Setting up the cantilever of your turntable cartridge is an essential step to ensure optimal audio performance. Whether due to…
Test report: EXCEL ES-P 300 C [TONAR] vs. audio-technica AT81CP vs. AT85EP
Review: Comparison of Cartridges – EXCEL ES-P 300 C (Tonar), audio-technica AT81CP, and audio-technica AT85EP T4-P or P-Mount is a…
How much tracking force is still “okay”?
Vinyl records can be damaged by excessive tracking force. The exact threshold at which the record can be damaged depends…
Test report: EPS 270 BD vs. EPS 270 JP
Sometimes styli are so similar in sound and price that it’s difficult to filter out the differences. This review is…
Product review: JICO KUROGAKI vs. JICO USHIKOROSHI
General information about wooden cantilever Wooden cantilever are not just simple beams that function as a lever. As the frequency…
JICO KUROGAKI & USHIKOROSHI
【KUROGAKI】 A Cantilever made of Japanese Black Persimmon rare and valuable high-grade precious wood: Provides a pleasant lively overall warm…
Align AUDIO TECHNICA needle with V magnets
Dear music enthusiasts, It occasionally happens that with some Audio-Technica needles (as well as their replicas), the V-magnet may be…
JICO 2023
Preview of what is coming or already in Germany but not yet visible in the store (we are working diligently…
Test report: ATN 13 BLACK DIAMOND vs. ATN 13 Parabol vs. ATN 14 Shibata
ATN 13 | BLACK DIAMOND Interesting: the BLACK DIAMOND can do a lot after a break-in period of about 10-20…
Test report: STANTON / PICKERING XV-15 | elliptical vs. nude elliptical vs. Shibata
PICKERING D 625 E ivory | BLACK DIAMOND Seems quite brightly tuned and is very dynamic. It offers a great…
Soundsmith
Soundsmith? Tells me something… If you’re dealing with analog technology, you may have come across the company Soundsmith from the…
Test report: SHURE N 95 ED BLACK DIAMOND vs. SHURE N 95 ED Japan
Inspired by a consultation request we heard today now in a duel: SHURE N 95 ED [ JC ] against…
NAGAOKA
Nagaoka Nagaoka claims to currently handle around 90 % of the world’s processing of stylus diamonds, taking a leading role in…
HIGH END 2022 | Munich
After a two-year break, the High End returns 2022 to Munich. The international audio trade High End 2022 will open…
Playback of mono records
Listening to mono records is fashionable again. An unprecedented range of “mono cartridges” and special phono equalizers is suddenly available…
High End turntables stylus – Special pricelist
The high-quality reproduction needles listed here are outrageously nicepriced*. This has 2 causes: We save ourselves storage costs! These needles…
Original DUAL spare parts: diamonds & sapphires
These original DUAL diamonds & sapphires are not yet completely in the shop. Sometimes they are unique pieces, some of…
BLACK DIAMOND NUDELINE | SWISS MADE | UPDATE
Update 7/30/2021 It has come true, after almost 2 years delivery time the replacement needle for the Audio Technica ATN…
JICO
JICO is well-known in audiophile circles for high-quality reproductions of record player needles. But who is behind the company JICO,…
Hyperelliptic stylus
To complement the common elliptical cut, a hyperelliptical needle shape was developed – also known as “line contact” in technical…
Did you know? MrStylus is part of the Ortofon Elite Group!
Ortofon – A Legacy of Sound Since 1918 Ortofon is a Danish company based in Nakskov that has been developing…
SHURE stylus
In addition to a contingent of ORIGINAL SHURE stylus in the shop, we can still reorder common styli. Please use…
12 new analogis BLACK DIAMOND are available
Long awaited, now come true, 12 new analogis BLACK DIAMOND are available The congregation of “BLACK DIAMOND disciples” has grown…
New analogis BLACK DIAMOND
New BLACK DIAMOND from analogis has just arrived (e.g. Swissline nude , nudeline swissmade). Among them are: AUDIO TECHNICA ATN…
SHURE VN 35 (V15III) is too loose? The solution:
The SHURE V15III is still a popular system, but what to do if the new needle is too loose? In…
JELCO
JELCO is known for its excellent tonearms. In 2020 the program will be renewed, existing tonearms will be updated and…
Swiss black diamond, shape and explanations
The swiss black diamond is an remake of the early 1970 developped ellitical phonograph stylus developped by bruce diamond corp….
Ortofon Stylus 5e/10/20/30/40 | analogis BLACK DIAMOND
Is there a new star shining in the audio sky? Ortofon Stylus 5e/10/20/30/40 | analogis BLACK DIAMOND. That’s the official…
HIGH END 2019 | Munich
HIGH END 2019 | PERPETUUM EBNER had some interesting surprises in stock again this year. Already at the start I…
CARTRIDGE MOUNTING KIT FOR REVOX
In this section you will find articles which are not or not yet available in the shop due to their…
JELCO is bankrupt!? Answers to questions and rumours
A visit to JELCO’s website did not at that time say anything about the closure of the company. At the…
Tracking Forces and Cut Profiles of Original Styluses
Manufacturer Type Recommended Tracking Force Stylus Shape Ceramic Cartridges Acos GP 94 2.0–4.0 g (20–40 mN) spherical Acos 104 3.0–4.0…