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Analog Gear NewsCES 2016
Audio Research Demos New Reference Phono 3 Phono Preamplifier
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 09, 2016  |  7 comments
The Audio Research Reference Phono 3 is a new design from the chassis outside to the circuitry inside.

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Analog Gear NewsCES 2016
VTL Introduces New 2.5i All-Tube Preamp With Optional Phono Stage
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 09, 2016  |  0 comments
Vacuum Tube Logic (VTL) introduced at CES 2016 the new 2.5i preamplifier. Priced at $3000, the all-tube design is far less costly than the TL 5.5 but, according to VTL's Luke Manley, the new preamp gives up very little in terms of sound quality and features.

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Analog Gear NewsCES 2016
Monaco Audio's Alvin Lloyd Talks About His NextGen Grand Prix Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 08, 2016  |  8 comments
Grand Prix Audio's Alvin Lloyd talks about the NextGen Monaco turntable, which is a direct drive design that takes speed accuracy to the max.

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CES 2016Playback Accessory Reviews
SweetVinyl's Brand New Product Category For Vinyl Lovers Explained
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 08, 2016  |  17 comments
The Sugarcube from Musical Surroundings, shown at CES 2016 in prototypical form represents a brand new product category in the vinyl world according to SweetVinyl's Leo Hoarty and he's not spewing hyperbole.

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Analog Gear NewsCES 2016
"Tour" Pro-Ject's CES Room With Heinz Lichtenegger
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  23 comments
As usual Pro-Ject introduced many new analog products at The Consumer Electronics Show, including the wall-mountable turntables shown in the photo. There's one for right handed vinyl fans and one of "lefties".

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CES 2016
Rogue Audio Debuts $1600 RP-1 Full Feature Preamp Including Built-in MM/MC
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  2 comments
Rogue Audio introduced the RP-1 a new budget priced full function preamp that includes a user-adjustable MM/MC phono stage for the affordable price of $1600.

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Analog Gear NewsCES 2016
Continuum Audio Labs Debuts Obsidian the Company's First New Turntable in More Than Five Years (Second Story Update)
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  4 comments
At CES 2016 Australian brand Continuum Audio Labs debuted and demoed the Obsidian, its first new turntable in more than a half decade.

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CES 2016
Mobile Fidelity Enters The Turntable Market With Two Made in USA Models
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  3 comments
At CES 2016, Mobile Fidelity, best known for its reissued records catalog, debuted two made in USA turntables, designed by Allen Perkins, one of the world's most talented turntable designers.

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AAA VinylAlbum Reviews
Is "Interludes" Lyn Stanley's Breakthrough Album?
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 04, 2016  |  14 comments
Lyn Stanley’s third effort had better not be more of the same I told her, but only because she asked. Otherwise, it’s really none of my business, especially since I would be reviewing it.

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This Turntable Was Amazon's Xmas Season Best Selling Home Audio Product!
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 04, 2016  |  40 comments
Amazon recently announced its top-selling home audio product of this past year.
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