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Dual CS 505-4 review

Dual CS 505-4 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The fourth generation of a classic 1980s turntable marks a return of the Dual brand and makes us all nostalgic.

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Gearbox Automatic review

Gearbox Automatic review

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A quirky design and some interesting features can’t save this poor-sounding turntable

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Audio-Technica AT-LP7 Turntable

Audio-Technica AT-LP7 review

By Australian Hi-Fi published

Very likely the best turntable any manufacturer has ever built at this price.

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Rega Planar 8/Apheta 2 review

Rega Planar 8/Apheta 2 review

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Stepping away from Rega’s traditional turntable template, the Planar 8 delivers an astonishingly accomplished performance.

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Fluance RT81 review

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Likeable turntable is a great introduction to the Fluance brand

Elac Miracord 70 review

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This clear and articulate turntable has 70 years of German engineering behind it.

Rega Planar 1 Plus review

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The Planar 1 Plus offers the winning combination of convenience and superb sound.

EAT B-Sharp Super Pack review

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EAT’s entry-level B-Sharp package is hugely capable.

Lenco L-91 review

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A lack of dynamism gives it the air of a turntable that isn’t interested in music.

Roberts RT100 review

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Roberts turns its attention from radios to a record player...