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Turntables, Turntables, and More Turntables at Munich 2025, Plus Some Tonearms & Cartridges Too
Mike Mettler, Ken Micallef  |  Jun 05, 2025  |  0 comments

The assignment for High End Munich 2025 was simple, and direct: “Show me turntables. Lots and lots of turntables.” And who better to carry out such a focused task than our go-to, table-loving main product reviewer for AP, the always estimable Ken Micallef. Click the link below to see Ken’s 11½-minute Munich 2025 video diary, which features a wide swath of turntables — plus a few tonearms and cartridges to boot — from the likes of TechDAS, Clearaudio, Klaudio, Kronos, Kuzma, Dual, Muarah, and many, many more. . .

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Nagaoka Cartridges and Accessories, Korf Tonearms
Julie Mullins  |  Jun 02, 2025  |  0 comments

Our High End Munich 2025 coverage continues, so let’s get right to it! Here in Part 3, Julie Mullins gives us the scoop on the latest Nagaoka cartridges and accessories, as well as the newest tonearm offerings from Korf. . .

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AMG Ventus Phono Preamp, Viella Series Turntables & 12JT Tonearm
Julie Mullins  |  May 29, 2025  |  1 comments

Here in Part 2 of our High End Munich 2025 show report series, Julie Mullins takes a firsthand look at AMG’s Ventus phono preamp prototype, in addition to checking out a pair of AMG Viella series turntables and the company’s 12JT tonearm. . .

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High End Munich 2025, Part 1: Dual, Coturn by Thorens & Anette Askvik
Julie Mullins  |  May 26, 2025  |  0 comments

If it’s May, then it must be time again for the annual High End Munich show at the M.O.C. — a.k.a., the Event Center Messe Munich — which was held from May 15-18, 2025. Here in Part 1 of our comprehensive Munich 2025 show report series, Julie Mullins gives us the scoop on the latest turntable offerings from Dual and Coturn by Thorens, plus she (and we!) give well-deserved kudos to show ambassador Anette Askvik. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 8: Soulines, Electrocompaniet, and Triangle Embody a Marriage of Sound & Style
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 15, 2025  |  1 comments

Hello and welcome to Part 8 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report, the final installment in this series. Here, Julie checks out a Soulines turntable, Electrocompaniet phono preamp, Triangle speakers, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 7: VPI, VAC & Acora Acoustics All Play Nice Together
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 12, 2025  |  2 comments

Welcome to Part 7 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report. This time, Julie enters the Palm Room to check out the VPI Avenger Statement turntable, VAC Statement Phono preamp, Acora Acoustics’ VRC stone speakers, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 6: Bergmann Galder & Odin Gold Edition Turntable, Air Tight MC Cartridge, Western Electric Phono Preamp, YG Acoustics Speakers
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 11, 2025  |  1 comments

Here we are with Part 6 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! For this installment, Julie heads into the Brandon 2 Room to experience a Bergmann Galder & Odin Gold Edition turntable, Air Tight Opus-1 MC cartridge, Western Electric 116C phono preamp, YG Acoustics XV 3 Signature speakers, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 5: J.Sikora’s Initial MAX Turntable Is a Vision in White
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 06, 2025  |  4 comments

Hello and welcome to Part 5 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! This time around, Julie checks out J.Sikora’s amazing Initial MAX Special Edition turntable, in addition to a J.Sikora KV12TVA 12in tonearm, Ortofon AS-309R 12in tonearm, Aidas Tru-stone Gold Web cartridge, Doshi Audio Evolution phono preamp, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 4: United Home Audio & MBL Collectively Demo a Powerhouse Open-Reel Deck & Speaker Combo
Julie Mullins  |  Mar 04, 2025  |  2 comments

Welcome to Part 4 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! Here, Julie goes to the Brandon 5 Room to experience a system comprised of United Home Audio’s Ultima Apollo open-reel tape deck, MBL 101 E MKII loudspeakers, a pair of MBL 9011 mono power amps, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 3: Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable, Esoteric Grandioso E1 Phono Preamp, and a Full Stack of Gear Rule the Sabal Room
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 28, 2025  |  2 comments

Hello and welcome to Part 3 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! Here, Julie visits the Sabal Room at FLAX to experience the mighty wonders of the Esoteric Grandioso T1 turntable, Esoteric Grandioso E1 phono preamp, and more. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 2: Benny Audio’s Odyssey Turntable in Action, Along With Support From Lyra, Air Tight, AudioQuest, and Cardas Audio Cables
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 27, 2025  |  2 comments

Welcome back to Part 2 of Julie Mullins’ Florida International Audio Expo 2025 show report! Here, Julie hits the demo rooms for Supreme Acoustic Systems to see Benny Audio’s Odyssey Turntable in action, along with support from Lyra, Air Tight, AudioQuest, and Cardas Audio cables. . .

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report, Part 1: Fidelity Imports Showcases Cool New Analog Gear From Michell and Knosti
Julie Mullins  |  Feb 26, 2025  |  1 comments

Now that you’ve seen Ken Micallef’s turntable-centric video from Florida International Audio Expo 2025, it’s time for Julie Mullins to officially kick off her own FLAX 2025 show-coverage series. First up: Julie visits Fidelity Imports, the noted distributor who showcased some great new gear from British stalwart Michell and German upstart Knosti. . .

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Turntables Galore & More at Florida International Audio Expo 2025!
Mike Mettler, Ken Micallef  |  Feb 25, 2025  |  2 comments

Live from this past weekend’s Florida International Audio Expo 2025, Ken Micallef shows us turntables, reel-to-reel players, and more from the likes of Audio Note, Benny Audio, Clearaudio, Bergmann, J.Sikora, and Studer — plus, he has a bonus interview with VPI’s Mat Weisfeld, who walks us through all the ins and outs about the way-cool VPI Avenger Statement turntable. . .

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Capital Audiofest 2024 Highlights, Part 9: Command Performance AV Remembers the ’80s, Starring Modern-Day Gear From J.Sikora, Aidas, Lyra, Doshi Audio, Audiovector, REL Acoustics, Cardas Audio, and HRS
Julie Mullins  |  Dec 10, 2024  |  4 comments

We’re going back to the future, if you will, with Part 9 of our Capital Audiofest 2024 show report. In this installment, Julie Mullins reports on what she saw and heard from Command Performance AV’s ‘80s-themed room at the show, which featured modern-day gear from J.Sikora, Aidas, Lyra, Doshi Audio, Audiovector, REL Acoustics, Cardas Audio, and HRS. . .

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Capital Audiofest 2024 Highlights, Part 8: VPI, Audio Research, Revox, PureAudioProject, and Luminous Audio Technology
Julie Mullins  |  Dec 07, 2024  |  15 comments

We continue diving headlong into December with Part 8 of our Capital Audiofest 2024 show report. In this installment, Julie Mullins reports on what she saw and heard from VPI, Audio Research, Revox, PureAudioProject, and Luminous Audio Technology. . .

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