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NY Audio Show 2013
Atocha Design Custom Cabinetry Takes A Different Turn on the High Quality Retro Road
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 16, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  3 comments
New York City based Atocha Design displayed a gorgeous looking, superbly crafted retro-cabinet designed to hold components and store records or other lesser media. All of the company's cabinetry is hand-crafted in the U.S.A. by a master cabinetmaker.

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NY Audio Show 2013
Ikeda Sound Labs Kai Reference Moving Coil Cartridge On Display at New York Audio Show
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 16, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  1 comments
The Ikeda Sound Labs KAI MC cartridge mounted on an Ikeda tone arm, itself mounted on a chrome-y looking Triangle Art Signature turntable appeared at the New York Audio Show.

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NY Audio Show 2013
New Simon Yorke S-10 Turntable and Tone Arm: Visual Elegance and High Performance
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  2 comments
The latest turntable from Simon Yorke, the S-10 is a battery powered design that appears to be a seriously refined and updated edition of the S-7 that was my reference for nearly a decade.

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NY Audio Show 2013
Reed 3P Tone Arm Offers Azimuth "on the fly" Adjustability
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
The Reed 3P is one of many interesting tone arms from the Lithuania-based company.

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NY Audio Show 2013
Ingenious Acoustical Systems Head Shell Adjusts Overhang, SRA/VTA and Azimuth
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  3 comments
Acoustical Systems' SME-collet type headshell offers provisions for overhang/zenith angle, azimuth and VTA/SRA adjustability.

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NY Audio Show 2013
SMARTractor By Germany's Acoustical Systems Offers Precision Cartridge Alignment
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
The SMARTractor appears to be among the most precise devices available to set overhang and zenith angle. The designer even provides a variety of spindle insert to insure a snug fit.

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NY Audio Show 2013
Hagerman Kicks It Up More Than a Few Notches With Trumpet Reference MC/MM Phono Preamplifier
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  2 comments
Spotted in the Wes Bender Audio room the new (Jim) Hagerman Trumpet Reference MC/MM phono preamplifier. Uses 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes. Features both MC and MM inputs with a wired remote control for all adjustment functions also available on front panel.
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NY Audio Show 2013
New Transfiguration Proteus Replaces Orpheus L
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  1 comments
Transfiguration's new Proteus MC cartridge replaces the highly regarded and well-reviewed Orpheus L that went out of production last year.

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NY Audio Show 2013
Symbol Shows "Don Draper Object of Desire" Modern Record Console
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 15, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  5 comments
Symbol Audio displayed and demoed at the New York Audio Show it's ultra- cool '50s retro all-in-one Modern Record Console—an homage to the '50s era consoles manufactured by companies like Churchill that incorporated high quality components from companies like Fisher, Scott, Harman Kardon into stylish wood cabinets.

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"Classic Album Sundays" Adds Depth to New York Audio Show
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 14, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  9 comments
"Classic Album Sundays", the vinyl-oriented listening event founded by Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy is part of the New York Audio Show. Murphy's events, which started in the UK and are now occurring around the world, attract music fans to a venue where they hear a full album on vinyl through a good audio system. During the event, cell-phones must be turned off and talking is discouraged. Since most of the attendees have never heard a good audio rig, most sit, mouth agape, unable to talk anyway!

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