The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System
The Audio Appraisal reference system. This post will be updated to reflect future changes and kept as a historic reference to log the equipment used to create these reviews.
Turntables
4 Audio-Technica VM500 / VM700 Phono Cartridges Reviewed
cracking carts for the money, continuing a logical reshuffle and welcome refresh of AT's cartridge line.
Will An Audio-Technica AT-LP60 / AT-LP60X Turntable Damage Your Records?
The Audio-Technica AT-LP60 is without doubt one of the best-selling budget turntables to date, and the newly released AT-LP60X is sure to follow. But will either turntable cause undue damage to your records?
2 Repairing an Audio-Technica AT-LP60 With a Failed Motor
A couple of years ago I tested a GPO Stylo which was at the time one of the cheapest turntables available on the market. It was suggested that I repeat the test with an Audio-Technica AT-Lp60, arguably one of the best-selling budget turntables.
Thorens TD-150, Rebuild & Modification Part Four
A tale of two turntables continues. In part 4 we’ll wrap up the series with some final observations, build notes and listening tests.
12 Technics SL-1200G Review & Comparison With SL-1200GR
Like the SP10 in the late ‘60s, the SL-1200G has raised the bar and set new performance standards that should redefine expectations for what high-end vinyl playback should be. The SL-1200G is a masterpiece. You owe it to yourself to hear one.
1 Building the AAP12, Thorens TD-150 Modification Part Three
Herein we continue the tale of two turntables with the build of the AAP12, a turntable based on a Thorens TD-150 but with extensive modifications.
Thorens TD-150 Rebuild Part Two, Project Maple
a stock Thorens TD-150 transformed but with its original charm intact.
Thorens TD-150, Rebuild & Modification Part One
It’s been a while since I owned a suspended belt drive turntable. I decided to build two decks; one based on a stock TD-150 MK2 in a Maple plinth and the other, using the inner workings of the TD-150 (sub-chassis, bearing, platter and motor) but with a new top plate and extensive modification and in a Cherry plinth.
DIY Plinth Dimensions For Linn LP12 / Thorens / Ariston ...
With a great deal of research and a bit of trial and error I have managed to assemble a list of dimensions that work to build a Linn plinth. They are published here in the hope that they will help future DIYers.
Dual CS-435-1 Fully Automatic Turntable Review
if you need, or favour the convenience of an automatic mechanism, the CS-435-1 does sound surprisingly good despite its shortcomings.
25 Reloop HiFi Turn 5 Direct Drive Turntable Review
The Reloop HiFi Turn 5 is a well built, well specified and keenly priced alternative to the norm.
Rega 3-Point VTA Adjustment
A simple, cost-effective solution to adjust VTA on a Rega 3-point tonearm.