The C 588 is the top-of-the-line turntable from NAD Electronics, and it comes with a long list of features and an impressive Ortofon cartridge pre-installed.
In the audio playback world, listening to records involves so many other factors besides just the record and turntable – so many accessories are needed to produce the best sound and performance possible.
Late last year NAD electronics introduced a new line of turntables. All three tables in the series – the C 556, C 558, and C 588 – are belt-driven and feature glass platters and MDF plinths.
Today, I’ll be checking out the RT85 turntable from Canadian upstart Fluance. They have released a barrage of new products over the last few years. Entire ranges of speakers and music systems are now joined by turntables. I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a few pieces and have been thoroughly impressed by the sound and build quality of their product, especially for the reasonable prices. How will the new Reference Turntable fare?
The VPI Prime Signature turntable sits atop of their Production Line, and is priced at $6,000 without cartridge ($6,800 in Rosewood). Packing many of the features found in their Reference lineup of turntables, the VPI Prime Signature is a stunning piece of audio equipment both in sonics and aesthetics.
VANA, Ltd., importer of world class audio products, proudly announces the arrival of the European Audio Team (E.A.T) Prelude turntable, an affordable high-performance turntable engineered to deliver the musicality and longevity enthusiasts have come to expect from E.A.T.
As a long-time fan of Ron Sutherland’s superb 20/20 phono preamp ($2200), I was anxious to find out how much Sutherland performance Ron could squeeze out of his most affordable design, the new $895 KC Vibe.
I recently obtained for review, a Pro-Ject RPM 9 Carbon turntable (MSRP: $2,499) with an Evo tonearm, Sumiko Starling MC phono cartridge (MSRP: $1,899), and a Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 phono preamplifier (MSRP: $799).
Fitted with Premium Ortofon Cartridge, NAD’s Newest Table Focuses on Accuracy and Precision. NAD Electronics, a leading manufacturer of premium home audio and video products, introduced the C 588, a turntable for discerning vinyl lovers seeking higher performance.
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European Audio Team (EAT for short) is a name that is new to my ears but has been around as an audio com...
The vinyl scene is alive and well; sales of vinyl records are increasing at a steady pace, and the number of turntables, tonearms, carts, and phono stages requi...
While turntables have become so ubiquitous that the news of any new model is pretty much white noise, it’s time to pay attention. Starting with a price around $1600, the GEM Dandy PolyTable is George Merrill’s gauntlet and it’s nothing short of superb.