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MICRO SEIKI: RX 1500. User observations + quality images

MICHAEL VRONSKY – staff writer I owned one of these, with the FR 64S tone arm and Supex 901 cartridge, on a heavy shelf. At moderate volume, it sounded very good and was a welcome alternative to the Linn LP12. However, at increasing volumes, the feedback was unacceptable. Isolation products in those days (over 45 […]

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SCHUBERT / THE PIANO TRIOS: News

THE GUARDIAN / Andrew Clements The pianist Lars Vogt died in September last year. His cancer had been diagnosed in 2021, and he was already ill when, against doctors’ advice, he had travelled to Bremen to begin these Schubert recordings with his longtime collaborators, the violinist Christian Tetzlaff and his cellist sister Tanja. They began […]

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McINTOSH MX123: News

8K upgrade for McIntosh’s MX123  McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to announce an 8K-compatibility upgrade for the MX123 A/V Processor.  Launched in October 2019 with 4K/60 Hz compatibility, all new MX123 A/V Processors shipping from the McIntosh factory starting in September 2021 will support […]

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PS AUDIO: Balanced is better

Paul McGowan writes … In my mind, there’s no question that between components the best connection is balanced. Balanced cables offer lower noise and better sound. I understand there are single-ended holdouts (wait, we disagree on something in audio?). Perhaps their equipment doesn’t support balanced. Perhaps their cable collection doesn’t include balanced. Or maybe they […]

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REGA: How to resolve a P5 vs RP6 purchasing dilemma?

Basically, I’ve decided to buy a Rega turntable and am torn between purchasing a new RP6 and a (slightly) used P5 being sold online by an authorized Rega dealer. The P5 can be had for $850 or $1,100 including the power supply unit upgrade. The turntable already has upgraded interconnects, Cardas solid core OFC I’m […]

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GENDER: Don’t always let male composers call the tune – says Jessica Duchen

British Composer Awards? Make that British Male Composer Awards. Last week, of 13 prizes awarded by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA), 13 went to men. Yes, every last one. Women composers were not merely sidelined – they were completely absent. This is a disgrace to the UK’s whole classical music industry. […]

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