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 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 […]
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 […]
