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Record Store Day 2021 now has two ‘drop’ dates this summer
By Becky Roberts published
An extra RSD date has been added to, like last year, “shift the Record Store Day energy" across two days.

DS Audio is sharing its optical phono cartridge secrets for free
By Becky Roberts published
The Japanese audio company wants high-end brands to support optical cartridges in their phono and amp designs.

Vertere Acoustics reveals £2000 Mystic Moving Coil Cartridge
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Vertere's Mystic Moving Coil Cartridge (£2000) hits UK retailers this week. Here's what you need to know...

Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN
By What Hi-Fi? published
Audio-Technica’s moving coil cartridge has morphed into a five-strong range, starting with the AT-OC9XEN step-up model.

Sumiko Songbird cartridge promises finer details from your vinyl
By Joe Cox published
From the McIntosh family in the US, but designed and built in Japan, comes the Sumiko Songbird high-end moving coil cartridge

Vertere Acoustics DG-1 turntable gets Magneto cartridge upgrade
By What Hi-Fi? published
Vertere's entry-level turntable now ships with a new cartridge, with upgrade options open to those who have already bought one.

Record Store Day 2020 postponed until June due to coronavirus
By Joe Cox last updated
Coronavirus disease has claimed another event, with Record Store Day 2020 officially delayed until June.

Aphelion 2 represents pinnacle of Rega's moving coil cartridge design
By Becky Roberts last updated
Much the same as the Aphelion 1 but uses Rega's latest 'fine line type' diamond profile fitted to the Boron rod cantilever.
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