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Vertere's flagship XtraX cartridge promises high-end performance at an eye-watering price
By Ketan Bharadia published
Vertere has announced the arrival of two new cartridges, the Dark Sabre and XtraX; but they don't come cheap.
Ortofon Quintet Blue
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The Quintet Blue is modestly priced by moving coil cartridge standards, but it delivers an excellent all-round performance.
Goldring's new E4 moving magnet cartridge could be the performance update your turntable needs
By Kashfia Kabir published
Goldring's new E4 moving magnet cartridge slots in above a five-star Award-winner, claims to be "pinnacle of E Series engineering and performance."
Moving magnet vs moving coil cartridges: which is right for you?
By Ketan Bharadia published
We explain the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
Audio-Technica expands its high-end phono offering with the AT-ART20 dual-moving coil cartridge
By Mary Stone last updated
Audio Technica has unveiled the AT-ART20, a new premium dual-moving coil cartridge.
Goldring unveils versatile Eroica HX moving coil cartridge
By Tom Bailey published
The British cartridge maker has unveiled a new moving coil model that works with moving magnet inputs.
Vertere Sabre MM
By What Hi-Fi? published
Vertere’s Sabre moving magnet delivers a performance to savour, making this an excellent alternative to the best moving coil designs at this price.
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.
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