Listening comparison of various styli for Elac ESG 796

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, 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, […]

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Test Report: EXCEL S 70 EX-4 PARABOLIC vs. SHIBATA

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 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 […]

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Test Report NATIONAL EPS 206 & 207

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 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 […]

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Product review: JICO KUROGAKI vs. JICO USHIKOROSHI

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 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 […]

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