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Sony Introduces a DSD Capable Turntable at CES 2016
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 13, 2016  |  8 comments
What is an "DSD-capable" turntable? Sony's new HX500 turntable incorporates a high quality A/D converter capable of operating at 192/24 bit resolution or native DSD (5.6Mhz).

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SweetVinyl's Brand New Product Category For Vinyl Lovers Explained
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 08, 2016  |  17 comments
The Sugarcube from Musical Surroundings, shown at CES 2016 in prototypical form represents a brand new product category in the vinyl world according to SweetVinyl's Leo Hoarty and he's not spewing hyperbole.

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The Well Tempered Royale 400 Is For Those Who Like It Long
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 13, 2016  |  17 comments
In the Devore Audio room I found Well Tempered's new $12,500 Royale 400 turntable complete with sixteen inch long tone arm.

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VAC Launches Renaissance MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 13, 2016  |  1 comments
VAC's Kevin Hayes introduced the new Renaissance phono preamplifier at CES 2016 that costs one-fifth as much as the top-of-the-line Statement, which made its debut at CES 2013.

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VTL Introduces New 2.5i All-Tube Preamp With Optional Phono Stage
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 09, 2016  |  0 comments
Vacuum Tube Logic (VTL) introduced at CES 2016 the new 2.5i preamplifier. Priced at $3000, the all-tube design is far less costly than the TL 5.5 but, according to VTL's Luke Manley, the new preamp gives up very little in terms of sound quality and features.

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