MAPLENOLL: What happened?

Freddy Benson writes … USA based company founded by production engineer and ex-fighter pilot Bob Dilger in the early 80’s when he agreed to take over a tiny division of the Coloney contracting company that manufactured an high end turntable/arm in exchange for consulting work he had done for them. Mr. Dilger simplified the design […]

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LINN: Source last…a tale of the LP12 vs a Radioshack

As some of you may know, in the last few years I have migrated from Naim 552/500/DBLs to some custom built speakers and tube amps and have never looked back. A friend of mine who was running DBLs actively with 3×500 did the same and also loved the final results. So, in an effort to […]

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The inside track on the LNM (Linn Naim Mujahedeen), converting the PRaT Kafirs and foot-tapping finger-snapping staff who really should have known better.

Originally published here in 2009 Howard Popeck writes: I was in a particularly foul mood when CV emailed me this question a while back. My choice of language as shown here is not necessarily what I might use today. However, I stand by every word regarding the sentiment. Channa Vithana asked: Can you give an […]

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DYNAVECTOR: Bring the concert hall and opera house to your home with a Dynavector SuperStereo adapter

“…plug in the ADP-2 processor and the whole experience is dramatically lifted, with a huge increase in scale, authority, instrumental weight and warmth and overall space. In fact, the volume control on the Dynavector acts as almost a ‘bloom’ button. Turn it up from zero and you’ll hear the soundstage swell in front of you, […]

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THE FUNK FIRM: Heritage

The brain and creator of The Funk Firm is physicist Arthur Khoubesserian, often referred to as ‘The Mad Scientist’. His knowledge spans and encompasses 40 years of experience starting with the Pink Triangle in the 80s. Making the headlines, it is no exaggeration to say that Pink Triangle was responsible for turning the whole turntable […]

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REGA: Latest EBLT drive belt is now available

“Setting a new standard in drive belt technology” They say … Advanced EBLT Drive belt We are pleased to announce that all of the current range of turntable models will now be fitted with the very latest Rega Advanced EBLT drive belt as standard. Originally reserved for our high end models, Rega has invested heavily in […]

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