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DS Audio goes mono

DS Audio goes mono

Leading manufacturer of optical phono cartridges, DS Audio presented a mono version of its entire range at the Munich show. With a catalog of six cartridges ranging from the affordable DS E3 (1 200 €; optional Phono EQ at the same price) to the benchmark DS Audio...

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Mutech launches the MC cartridge RM-HAYATE

Mutech launches the MC cartridge RM-HAYATE

Founded by Eji Kanda, who passed away in 2020, Mutech is now run by Akiko Ishiyama and continues to develop top-quality moving-coil phono cartridges. In May at Munich, the Japanese brand presented a new MC cell, the RM-HAYATE, designed around a novel circuit that...

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Elipson upgrades its Prestige Facet range to version II

Elipson upgrades its Prestige Facet range to version II

Now best known for its Planet spherical loudspeakers, the French Elipson has not forgotten its more traditional ranges, including the Prestige Facet series, which is now upgraded to version II. Both aesthetically and technically redesigned, the Prestige Facet II range...

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Munich 2025: YG Acoustics unveils the Gemini

Munich 2025: YG Acoustics unveils the Gemini

In search of the unattainable, YG Acoustics unveils its new Gemini loudspeaker at Munich, the first in a new Ultimate series, even superior to the Reference series. As Group CEO Matthew Webster explains (interview forthcoming), the Ultimate series was born of the idea...

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Clearaudio presents a new Compass turntable

Clearaudio presents a new Compass turntable

Previewed to the press during a visit to Clearaudio headquarters, the Compass is Clearaudio's new entry-level turntable. With the new technologies of the recent Concept Signature (cf. VU#54 review), the German company has had to raise the price of its entry-level...

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Accuphase still believes in FM radio with the T-1300

Accuphase still believes in FM radio with the T-1300

Renewed over a longer period than integrated amplifiers, the analog tuner remains a product that the Japanese Accuphase doesn't want to abandon. In 2018, the brand had already surprised us by renewing the T-1100 after eight years of loyal service. By the way, the...

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Munich 2025: B.audio offers an optional phono card

Munich 2025: B.audio offers an optional phono card

Initially positioned in the digital sector, then increasingly also in amplification products, the Alsatian manufacturer has until now overlooked analog playback, since neither its preamps nor its all-in-one offer a phono module. This oversight has now been rectified...

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