Ken Micallef

Turntable Reviews
The Thorens TD 1500 Turntable Is a Belt-Driven, Suspended Subchassis Marvel
Ken Micallef  |  Sep 28, 2022  |  First Published: Sep 28, 2022  |  25 comments

Thorens has a longstanding history of turntable excellence. Does the company’s new TD 1500 ’table continue to uphold that mantle? Read Ken Micallef’s review to find out if the belt-driven, suspended subchassis TD 1500 is up to spec. . .

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Phono Preamp Reviews
Manley’s Magical Chinook MC/MM Phono Preamplifier
Ken Micallef  |  Aug 22, 2022  |  First Published: Aug 22, 2022  |  18 comments

The Manley Chinook MC/MM phono preamplifier is one of the most highly regarded, favorably reviewed phono stages on the market. A true hi-fi bargain in audiophile terms — a veritable giant killer, you might even say — we think it’s a perfect candidate for an AnalogPlanet review. So, just how good is the Chinook? Read on to find out. . .

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