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The TurntableGerman audio company Elac started producing quality turntables over 70 years ago. Many of their early models are still used and discussed with affection online. To celebrate their brand anniversaries Elac released the Miracord 90 and 70 models to substantial acclaim. Their new release Miracord 50 turntable expands their current range with a beautifully built and extremely affordable model that has a precision bearing tonearm and superior isolation anti-resonant chassis. It also …

In the vinyl analogue tradition Sugden Audio is truly a founder and icon of what has made analogue technology famous for it's natural and atmospheric sound that envelops the music listener in a three dimensional holographic experience.It is an extension of the analogue renaissaince that continues to reintroduce us to what was engineered but for vaying circumstances not introduced to the wider music-loving audience.The fact that they have transcended several decades to be here to compliment …

Prima Luna -Experience Valve Amplified NirvanaAh, valves. How we like their delicacy, sonic warmth and the way they light up. There are still valve amplifier manufacturers that work tirelessly to emulate that rich sound of the valve amplifier era.Prima Luna is an American company that designs and manufactures valve amplifiers that not only reproduce that classic valve sound but have made several improvements that enhance the sound quality and reliability of valves.They have designed a sophi …

Pioneer N-70AE Network Audio Player-A Serious Digital PlayerThe Pioneer N-70AE is a serious player in the world of High Resolution digital music playback. The build quality and specifications of the Pioneer are a surprise that keeps on giving. The N-70AE provides many answers to the question of why you would need a dedicated network player when many modern amplifiers incorporate an inbuilt DAC and inbuilt Spotify, Chromecast,etc.This player is a combination of the traditional approach to hi …

Cambridge Audio - The British SoundFor over 50 years Cambridge Audio has been refining their technologies in their quest to truly reproduce "The British Sound".The first question that comes to mind is what is "The British Sound"?Cambridge Audio believe it is audio in its purest form.....not "mucking about" with the sound at all.Their aim is to reproduce the sound as it was intended when the artists laid the tracks down in the recording studio.The 1960's was an important era of experime …