Upgrading the turntable mat is one of the most popular upgrades for the AT-LP120. The vinyl community and AT-LP120 enthusiasts seems to agree that the sound quality of the turntable can be noticeable improved with an aftermarket mat. So in this article, I will test and compare the AT-LP120 standard felt mat against two popular […]
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Lately, I have geeked out about finding the best phono preamp for the 2M Red, Blue, Bronze and Black cartridges from Ortofon. The idea was to find high quality and highly regarded phono preamps that are not only industry leaders by themselves, but also great matches for the characteristics of the Ortofon 2M cartridge range. […]
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In this article, I will review my Audio-Technica AT-LP120 turntable and compare how it performs with the standard AT95E cartridge to how it performs with the more expensive VM540ML cartridge upgrade. So, you will see how the LP120 performs as it comes as standard out of the box. And what kind of increase in sonic […]
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If you are browsing for a new phono preamp (or phono stage) to use with your turntable, then you have likely seen that there are three different kinds of phono preamps. MM, MC and MM/MC. Some phono preamps are MM compatible only Other phono preamps are MC compatible only Some phono preamps can switch between […]
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In this article, I will review the 9 most popular cartridge upgrades for the Rega Planar 2. Then I will pick the one that I think is the very best one. The one that I personally chose to replace the original Rega Carbon cartridge on my Rega Planar 2. Not too long ago I decided […]
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If you are like me, you have a preference for a healthy amount of deep, tight and punchy bass when listening to music. Listening to music we love is an emotional experience, and to me, nothing triggers more emotions than when the “beat” from the rhythm section of the band is reproduced with awesome depth, […]
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