Gift Ideas for Vinyl Lovers 187 Items

Regular cleaning of a record ensures consistently good sound quality. Our carbon fibre brush is a practical must-have for record care and cleaning.

With the carbon fibre brush from our Vinyl Care by HHV series you clean your LPs before each playback. To do this, hold the brush without pressure over the rotating record.

The carbon fibres remove fine dust particles from the vinyl grooves. In addition, thanks to the antistatic effect, the record is prevented from attracting dust from the air.

The aluminum housing forms the handle; the folding handle prevents the fibres from bending during storage.

Our record cleaning spray is the perfect complement to our brushes and microfiber cloths. The cleaning solution comes in a handy pump spray bottle that you use to apply a small amount of the spray directly to the record. Grease, dust, dirt and fingerprints are gently removed and can be easily wiped off using the high- quality microfiber cleaning cloth in the bottle lid.

Important: This spray is not suitable for cleaning shellac plate!

Vinyl Care by HHV stands for innovative record care at an excellent price-performance ratio. The spray is a nice gift idea for record collectors.

Filling quantity: 200 ml

The Vinyl LP Record Box is a best-value box to store up to 70 twelve inch vinyl records at home and flip through your preselection or for the next flea market. It's a favorable basic item with an understated look, plus the Vinyl LP Record Box is easy to assemble - you don't even need much craftsmanship to construct the 12" Record Box. Made from chipboard wood, this 33 rpm 12 inch vinyl record box is an essential piece for vinyl storage.

• outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 36 x 31.5 cm | inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 33 x 30 cm (LxWxH)
• holds up to 70 12 inch records
• weight: approx. 4 kg
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

Not only the care of your records, but also that of the turntable needle makes a significant contribution to extending the life of vinyl and increasing the sound quality. With our carbon fibre needle cleaning brush, we offer you an important tool that helps you cleaning the record player needle effortlessly. The brush removes dust and dirt and prevents static charging of the needle. We recommend regular cleaning.

The Vinyl Care by HHV product series stands for best quality and an excellent price-performance ratio. The care products for records have been specially developed for the needs of passionate vinyl lovers and come in stylish Vinyl Care packaging.

The 7 inch 100 register box is designed for the storage, presentation and browsing of singles and 7‘‘ records. In the Record Box module system, it is usually placed as the top box and is a real eye-catcher.

Thanks to a side length of 36 cm, the 7-inch 100 register box can be perfectly connected to the other boxes and modules from Record Box. It is available in three colors and holds around 100 7-inch records.

The 7-inch 100 register box can be freely combined with all storage and register boxes in all three colors as well as the practical add-ons of the modular system. This creates individual storage space solutions and attractive record furniture as well as DJ racks, side tables, flat record shelves and much more.

The 7-inch 100 register box is made of robust MDF and has a resistant melamine resin surface. It can be combined into unique furniture with the help of the specially developed adhesive dots.

Technical details:

• Outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 23 x 16.5 cm | Inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 20 x 15 cm (LxWxH)
• Volume: maximum 100 7 "es or books, magazines, pictures etc.
• Material: 15 mm MDF with melamine coating - white, black, dark gray
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

The 12-inch 110 Record Box is the heart of the modular storage system. In connection with other boxes and add-ons, countless variations of furniture are created for the storage and presentation of record collections, technology, folders, books, clothing and other items.

The 12-inch storage box is square and offers space for around 110 records with a side length of 36 cm. It is available in three colors, can be aligned as required and combined with other storage boxes and add-ons. In this way, individual storage furniture, sideboards and shelves can be created and expanded at any time.

The 12-inch storage box is made of high-quality MDF and has a resistant melamine resin surface. Glue dots were specially developed for the Record Box System, with the help of which all boxes can be effortlessly assembled and disassembled as described in the instructions. A residue-free detachment and new stacking of the boxes are possible at any time.

Two sets of top and baseboards give the storage box a smooth top surface. You can create record shelves, sideboards or DJ racks.

Record Box stands for diversity, flexibility and offers vinyl and important objects the right space.

Technical details:

• Outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 36 x 36 cm | Inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 33 x 33 cm (LxWxH)
• Volume: approx. 110 LPs or 4-6 folders, books, magazines, etc.
• Material: 15 mm MDF with melamine coating - white, black, dark gray
• Connection element: glue dots from Record Box
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

Related products and other modules from Record Box:

• Glue dots
• Storage Box 12-Inch 50
• Register Box 12-Inch 100
• Topboard & baseboard set for two boxes
• Topboard & baseboard set for three boxes
• Rollboard for one box
• Storage Box 7-Inch 110
• Register Box 7-Inch 100
• Record Player Lowboard

With the combination of carbon and velvet brush, Vinyl Care by HHV offers you an all-round carefree package and thus an indispensable tool for every record lover. The carbon fibre brush has an antistatic effect and removes dust particles even from deep grooves. The velvet brush is a particularly gentle cleaning brush that gently removes dirt without any pressure.

So you always have the right brush at hand to care for your vinyl treasures before each playback so that you can enjoy a high sound quality permanently.

All Vinyl Care products come in a stylish packaging and are ideal as a gift idea for record collectors.

With our Velvet Brush, we offer vinyl lovers an indispensable tool for cleaning records: The high- quality anti-static brush is equipped with a velvet surface that allows you to gently remove even the finest dust particles. Regular use ensures a significant reduction of cracking and crackling noises and thus a permanently high sound quality. The transparent plastic lid protects against pressure points in the velvet, and a needle brush is included.

Like all products of our Vinyl Care by HHV series, the velvet brush comes in stylish packaging and is a great gift for passionate record collectors.

Our Microfibre Cleaning Cloth is an extremely absorbent, high-quality and washable cloth for lint-free cleaning of LPs, CDs, Blu-Rays and all kinds of surfaces like glass, plastic or metal. With the cloth made of polyester and polyamide you can remove dirt particles with one wipe. The playback quality of sound and image carriers can thus be preserved and improved. Like all Vinyl Care by HHV products, the microfibre cloth convinces with best quality at an attractive price and comes in a stylish packaging.

The 7 inch 100 register box is designed for the storage, presentation and browsing of singles and 7‘‘ records. In the Record Box module system, it is usually placed as the top box and is a real eye-catcher.

Thanks to a side length of 36 cm, the 7-inch 100 register box can be perfectly connected to the other boxes and modules from Record Box. It is available in three colors and holds around 100 7-inch records.

The 7-inch 100 register box can be freely combined with all storage and register boxes in all three colors as well as the practical add-ons of the modular system. This creates individual storage space solutions and attractive record furniture as well as DJ racks, side tables, flat record shelves and much more.

The 7-inch 100 register box is made of robust MDF and has a resistant melamine resin surface. It can be combined into unique furniture with the help of the specially developed glue dots.

Technical details:

• Outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 23 x 16.5 cm | Inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 20 x 15 cm (LxWxH)
• Volume: maximum 100 7 "es or books, magazines, pictures etc.
• Material: 15 mm MDF with melamine coating - white, black, dark grey
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

The 12-inch 110 Record Box is the heart of the modular storage system. In connection with other boxes and add-ons, countless variations of furniture are created for the storage and presentation of record collections, technology, folders, books, clothing and other items.

The 12-inch storage box is square and offers space for around 110 records with a side length of 36 cm. It is available in three colors, can be aligned as required and combined with other storage boxes and add-ons. In this way, individual storage furniture, sideboards and shelves can be created and expanded at any time.

The 12-inch storage box is made of high-quality MDF and has a resistant melamine resin surface. Glue dots were specially developed for the Record Box System, with the help of which all boxes can be effortlessly assembled and disassembled as described in the instructions. A residue-free detachment and new stacking of the boxes are possible at any time.

Two sets of top and baseboards give the storage box a smooth top surface. You can create record shelves, sideboards or DJ racks.

Record Box stands for diversity, flexibility and offers vinyl and important objects the right space.

Technical details:

• Outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 36 x 36 cm | Inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 33 x 33 cm (LxWxH)
• Volume: approx. 110 LPs or 4-6 folders, books, magazines, etc.
• Material: 15 mm MDF with melamine coating - white, black, dark gray
• Connection element: glue dots from Record Box
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

So so classic album by The Fugees' first lady!

We Release Jazz is ecstatic (purrrr!) to announce the official reissue of Hiroshi Suzuki’s glorious jazz-fusion-funk Holy Grail Cat (originally released in 1976), sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound, as well as on digipack CD. Both versions come with liner notes by Teruo Isono. Cat was recorded in October 1975 at at Nippon Columbia Studio, while Hiroshi Suzuki was visiting his home country of Japan after moving to Las Vegas in 1971 to play with Buddy Rich and perfect his craft. Back on his old stomping grounds, the man known as Neko (Cat) immediately reunited with his dear friends for an epic two day session of groove magic. The chemistry was still intact. The skills and style had grown. The result, Cat, is a smooth masterpiece, a deep and soulful affair where stunning trombone solos by Hiroshi Suzuki flirt with Takeru Muraoka’s heavenly saxophone and the sensual rhythm section of Hiromasa Suzuki (keyboards), Kunimitsu Inaba (bass), and Akira Ishikawa (drums). Celebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lofi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world, Cat has become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much like Ryo Fukui’s Scenery, has fascinated old and young generations alike.

AT-LP120X
Manual Direct-Drive Turntable (Analogue & USB)

• Direct-drive, DC servo motor
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Convert records to digital files via the USB output
• Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat

Specs:
Turntable

• Type fully manual
• Motor DC servo-controlled
• Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• Pitch Variation +/-8% or +/-16%
• Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum
• Starting Torque >1.0 kgf.cm
• Braking System Electronic brake
• Wow and Flutter <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio >50 dB
• Output Level Pre-amp “PHONO”: 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp “LINE”: 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• USB Function PC or Mac with an available USB port (USB1.1 or higher)
Windows 7 or above, or Mac OS X or above A/D, D/A – 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface – USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
• Power Supply Requirements 115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz
• Power Consumption 3W
• Dimensions 141,6 x 452 x 352 (H x W x D mm)
• Weight 8.0kg
• Accessories Included AT-VM95E phono cartridge AT-HS6 headshell 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire counterweight felt mat; dust cover 45 RPM adapter

Cartridge & Stylus
• Replacement Stylus VM95 Series

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXcgF2SY35Q

Originally released on Studio !K7 Records in 1998, Peter Kruder and
Richard Dorfmeister's groundbreaking release, 'The K&D Sessions'
reset the bar for what could be achieved in a compilation. Across an
array of original tracks, dubs and infamous K&D Session remixes, the
DJ and producer duo took the listener on a smoke-filled blunted journey
that flowed flawlessly. Often compared to DJ Shadow's 'Endtroducing'
for it's similarly deft craft of rhythm and quoted by Allmusic as "the
most blissfully blunted music the world has ever heard", the album has
sold over 1,000,000 copies to date and was included in Spin s Top 20
albums of 1999 .
The album has long since been deleted on Vinyl
with original 4LP sets changing hands for 300+ on the collectors market
and even a bootleg vinyl copy will set a buyer back over 100. Sixteen
years later, this legendary album will be available as a long overdue
5LP reissue remastered by Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood.
Finally back in print in 180g vinyl.

The 12 inch 50 record box from Record Box is the smaller alternative to the 12-inch 110 storage box. It offers space for around 50 records or three folders and can be positioned either vertically or horizontally.

With its exactly half the size of the square 12-inch 110 box, the 12-inch 50 record box gives the system an individuality and variety with which an optimal solution can be found for every collection and every room.

The small record box is also available in three colors and can be freely combined with the other storage boxes, register boxes and add-ons to create record shelves, storage furniture and everything a collector's heart desires.

Like all modules, the 12-inch storage boxes are made of high-quality MDF and coated with a resistant surface made of melamine resin. The boxes are connected using glue dots that are attached to the contact surfaces of the boxes according to the instructions. The glue dots specially developed for this modular system can be removed at any time. New arrangements can be implemented immediately with the help of new adhesive dots.

Two sets of top & baseboards enable the construction of sideboards or flat shelves. Adjustable feet compensate for minor unevenness in the floor, the topboard forms a straight end and a uniform surface for sideboards, DJ racks, highboards, roll containers, small tables and other furniture ideas.
Record-Box stands for uncompromising creativity and offers vinyl collectors the freedom they need for optimal storage and presentation of their records.

Technical details:

• Outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 18 x 36 cm | Inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 15 x 33cm (LxWxH)
• Volume: around 50 LPs or 2-3 folders, books, magazines, etc.
• Material: 15 mm MDF with melamine coating - white, black, dark gray
• Connection element: glue dots from Record Box
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

Limited edition of 1000 copies!

20 years HHV: our team has selected an album from each of these years that is particularly relevant and precious to us. On a monthly basis we release exclusive and limited pressings of these records in collaboration with some of our favorite labels.

The fourth album by Sault scored 97/100 at Metacritic and is the most beloved album at HHVs Supreme 100 of 2020 list, chosen by 150 journalists, musicians, label makers and record collectors.

Sault returns with a new album featuring Michael Ofo and Little Simz. NINE will be limited to a short press run of 16,000 units, never to be re-issued again!

THE SHOW & LISTEN FLIP FRAME’S EASY OPENING MECHANISM ALLOWS THE CONTENTS TO BE CHANGED
WITHOUT REMOVING THE FRAME FROM THE WALL.
VINYL LP’S CAN BE DISPLAYED DUE TO THE “SPONGE FINGER” CUSHIONING BACKPLATE,
FROM 12” SINGLES, LP’S, DOUBLES AND EVEN TRIPLE ALBUMS.

Limited to 500 Copies!

20 years HHV: our team has selected an album from each of these years that is particularly relevant and precious to us. On a monthly basis we release exclusive and limited pressings of these records in collaboration with some of our favorite labels.

Originally released in 2011 with a limited pressing and repressed once a few years later in 2016. “Right now in cities across the globe, there are plenty of great Afrobeat revivalist bands aping the sound and groove of Fela Kuti’s legendary sound. Yet, surprisingly few of the new groups have strayed from an orthodox interpretation of the genre or done much real innovation. ..Ikebe Shakedown is here to change that. The band takes signature Afrobeat elements—big unison horns, slinky bass lines, tight little guitar licks—and blends them with tasty grooves culled from '70s-style horn-driven funk”. -Marlon Bishop, Wnyc

Ikebe Shakedown, the self-titled album and Ubiquity Records debut from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of Cinematic Soul, Afro-funk, Deep Disco, and Boogaloo in all the right ways. Pushing their globally-informed sound and eclectic approach to tune-writing into new territory, “Self-titling the album is a way to introduce the audience to the many facets of the band -- to provide a more complete understanding of what we do,” bassist Vince Chiarito says. “Our sound has grown to incorporate our influences without overtly representing any one in particular. It just sounds like us," he adds.

As a new member of the HHV Record Box family we would like to introduce the special 12 inch vinyl frame made from MDF. The Record Box Vinyl Frame is not only of high quality but also a beautiful design element of a modern interior - and besides, it's the most stylish addition to the Record Box modular system. The Record Box Vinyl Frame MDF is a rugged construction with a plexiglass cover, which protects the artwork of the 12 inch and emphasizes the noble design.

Not to mention, our MDF frames always include a passe-partout made of high-quality cardboard to highlight the record's cover artwork. In addition, they are very easy to attach and plate, and the holder is adjustable.

Record Box - Vinyl Frame 12" Vinyl Frame MDF - features/specifications:

• color: black
• sturdy frame made of medium density fiberboard for 12 inch records with a plexiglass cover
• outer dimensions: approx. 350 x 350 x 20 mm
• inner dimensions: 310 x 310 mm
• max. LP thickness: approx. 10 mm
• weight: 720 g

The 7 inch 110 record box is the ideal box for storing and presenting a 7 "record collection. It can be placed vertically or horizontally and can be used creatively at any point in the Record Box module system.
Thanks to a side length of 36 cm, the 7-inch 110 storage box is perfectly matched to the basic modules. It can hold up to 110 7 "records. It is available in three colors.

Thanks to the diverse stacking options, individual record furniture such as sideboards, record shelves, DJ racks and more can be created in combination with other storage boxes, register boxes and add-ons.

The 7-inch 110 storage box, like the other boxes in the Record Box system, is made of robust MDF and has a resistant surface made of melamine resin. An innovative glue dot system was developed to connect the boxes. All glue dots are attached to the connection points according to the instructions and can easily be removed without leaving any residue.

Technical details:

• Outside dimensions of the box: approx. 36 x 23 x 21.5 cm | Inside dimensions of the box: 33 x 20 x 20 cm (LxWxH)
• Volume: a maximum of 100 LPs or books, magazines, pictures, etc.
• Material: 15 mm MDF with melamine coating - white, black, dark grey
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

The number 1 turntable weight used by Dj's in the world!

MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights are carefully designed to reduce a turntable’s noise floor and thus improve the musical soundstage. Users enjoy improved bass response, tighter mids and controlled highs as the turntable weight reduces unwanted resonance when placed via the spindle on top of a record. MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights weigh just over 400 grams (+/- 14oz), light enough to not cause damage to a turntable’s bearing system, but heavy enough to give sonic improvement.

MasterSounds x HHV weights have been tested on a large variety of non-suspended belt drive and direct drive turntables with great success. Pressing plants try to achieve quality control on every record made, however there are intrinsic issues such as dished and warped records. MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights help to combat this too. DJs love this; as it aids cueing a problematic a record prior to mixing and eliminates needle skip.

It was developed an anti-slip base for MasterSounds x HHV weights, and thus each turntable weight has been designed to grip the record, which is fantastic for DJ’ing as it really stabilises records in the mix. Use MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights for a couple of weeks then remove to realise what a difference they make!

• Satin black with black HHV graphic
• Hand-brushed finish
• Premium quality turntable weights developed for club and home use
• Hand made in quality aluminium, limited "edition" numbers
• Simply pop a record on your turntable and place the turntable weight over the spindle to enjoy a wider, deeper sound stage with extended bass and improved sound throughout the frequency spectrum
• Stabilises your record when playing in a club, bar or at home
• Less needle skip
• Rubber anti-slip base
• Supplied in velvet style pouch for transport
• 80mm diameter X 41mm high
• ca. 400g

Nominated for a Grammy!

Following their hotly tipped 2018 debut album “On” – Altın Gün returns with an exhilarating second album. “Gece” firmly establishes the band as essential interpreters of the Anatolian rock and folk legacy and as a leading voice in the emergent global psych-rock scene. Explosive, funky and transcendent.

The world is rarely what it seems. A quick glance doesn’t always reveal the full truth. To find that, you need to burrow deeper. Listen to Altın Gün, for example: they sound utterly Turkish, but only one of the Netherlands based band’s six members was actually born there. And while their new album, Gece, is absolutely electric, filled with funk-like grooves and explosive psychedelic textures, what they play – by their own estimation – is folk music.

This 12" Record Case is designed for archiving and transporting a maximum of 25 12-inch LPs. This format is the most compact solution in the series and is ideal for storing rarities. The lid of the Record Case is firmly installed on two metal hinges, and a snap lock with key protects against theft of individual records.

Despite its sturdy design, the record case has a low dead weight, and the surface-mounted case handle makes the box easily stackable. The construction made of aluminium, plastic-coated MDF panels, rivets and soft padding on the inside ensures optimum protection for the records. The DJ record case is available in three colour variants: silver/silver, silver/black and black/black.

Technical details:
• Record case with a maximum capacity of 25 pcs. 12" records.
• Fixed lid, snap lock
• Material: aluminium, plastic-coated MDF panels
• Metal protective corners protect against knocks and wear and tear
• Non-slip rubber feet
• Available in three colours: Silver/silver, silver/black; black/black
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 36 x 12 x 36 cm
• Weight 2 kg

Ali Farka Touré trekked the world, bringing his beloved Malian music to the masses. Dubbed "the African John Lee Hooker," one could hear strong connections between the two; both employed a bluesy style of play with gritty textures that elicit calm and fury in equal measure. While the influence of Black blues music prevailed, Touré created a West African blend of 'desert blues' that garnered Grammy Awards and widespread reverence. Though he transcended in 2006, Ali's musical legacy lives on through his son, Vieux aka "the Hendrix of the Sahara," an accomplished guitarist and champion of Malian music in his own right. On Ali, his collaborative album with Khruangbin, Vieux pays homage to his father by recreating some of his most resonant work, putting new twists on it while maintaining the original's integrity. The result is a rightful ode to a legend. Ali isn't just a greatest hits compilation. It's a lullaby, a remembrance of Ali's life through known highlights and B-sides from his catalog. It is a testament to what happens when creativity is approached through open arms and open hearts. "To me, music is magic, it is spontaneous, it is the energy between people," Vieux says. "I think Khruangbin understands this very well." The genesis of the album dates back to 2019, when Khruangbin, coming off their breakthrough album Con Todo El Mundo, was beginning to play to bigger crowds. The record was finished in 2021, as a global pandemic shuttered businesses and forced us to take stock of what Earth was becoming. Indirectly, Ali captures this as a moment of peace within a raging storm, a conversation between past and present without allegiance to suffering. Now, given Khruangbin's reach as a unit with legions of fans (including the likes of Jay-Z and Paul McCartney), they're poised to bring Malian music to broader groups of listeners.

AT618a
Disc Stabiliser

• Holds record firmly in place stabilising the record
• Thick rubber construction
• 600g

The 12" Record Case is designed to store and transport up to 50 12" records. With its stable construction of aluminium profiles, plastic-coated MDF panels, rivets and a lining of soft foam, the record case offers optimal protection against shocks, light and heat.

The lid of the LP Record Case is firmly installed on 2 sturdy metal hinges. A snap lock provides reliable theft protection. Due to its low dead weight and stable construction, the aluminium record case is an ideal DJ record case that can also be transported regularly without any problems. The box is available in three colour variants: silver/silver, silver/black and black/black.

Technical details:
• Capacity: max. 50 pcs. 12" records
• Material: aluminium, plastic-coated MDF panels
• Metal protective corners protect against knocks and wear and tear
• Available in three colours: Silver/Silver, Silver/Black; Black/Black.
• Non-slip rubber feet
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 36 x 18 x 36 cm
• Weight 2,5 kg

Limited to 500 hand numbered copies!

20 Years HHV: our team has selected an album from each of these years that is particularly relevant and precious to us. On a monthly basis, we release exclusive and limited pressings of these records in collaboration with some of our favorite labels.

It's taken just two short years for Dunham Records - an imprint of Daptone Records - to establish itself as one of the most captivating creative forces in soul music. The brainchild of guitarist/producer Thomas "Tommy TNT" Brenneck, Dunham's indelibly atmospheric sound is epitomized by its flagship artist, Menahan Street Band. After releasing a handful of crucial 45s, Dunham Records prepares to enter the next phase of its evolution with the debut album of its inaugural vocalist, Charles Bradley.

Charles Bradley’s voice has evolved from a lifetime of paying dues, having nomadically labored for decades at various day jobs from Maine to Alaska – singing and performing in his spare time – before re-settling in his hometown Brooklyn and eventually finding a musical home at Dunham. In his distinctively rough-hewn timbre one hears the unmistakable voice of experience – each note and gruff inflection a reflection of his extended, sometimes rocky, personal path. It’s only fitting that No Time For Dreaming’s producer Brenneck (also a member of The Dap-Kings and The Budos Band) would recognize in Bradley a kindred musical spirit – a singer whose performances exude both raw power and poignant beauty. Recorded at Dunham Studios, and mixed at Daptone Records’ internationally revered "House of Soul" Studios, No Time For Dreaming is the inspired sound of an awakening.

The FLUX-Hifi VINYL-BRUSH is designed to free the record on the turntable from surface dust and static charging. A completely new design combines velvet pads with an integrated carbon brush. The special office ensures a flat cleaning of the plate surface, dust particles are completely removed. The carbon brush prevents static charging of the record. How crackling and crackling noises are minimized and prevents further dusting of the record. Only when the LP is free of dust can the pickup system control the record without noise and Scan distortions. For cleaning the needle, we recommend the FLUX-Sonic, the innovative electronic needle cleaner.

• special Office for Record Cleaning
• gentle dust removal
• integrated carbon brush
• prevents static charging
• ergonomic housing
• Combination of velvet and carbon fiber brushes
• Weight: 45 g
• Dimensions: 11,5 x 5 x 3,5 cm

The carbon fiber brush is primarily used to remove static from the record. Here it is very important that the fiber and the aluminum housing are electrically connected and the aluminum is not coated, otherwise the static dissipation cannot be realized.

The velvet takes the dust from the surface. Our velvet has a pile height of 1.2mm, the fiber is a multifilament yarn with a high basis weight of 500g/lfm.

The lauded krautrocking, global groove ensemble’s first album On maverick producer Madlib’s label. The late Christian Burchard, who founded the Embryo ensemble in 1969, loved the slogan Auf Auf, German for Up, Up, or Keep On Going. Anyone with anything more than a passing interest in the German Krautock scene of the 1970s and 1980s knows that Burchard followed that intent, all around the world, tirelessly seeking out new sounds and inspirations and creating a catalog of music unlike most anything else the world has ever heard. Madlib has often said Embryo is his favorite rock band. Of course the hip-hop-producer-with-the-deepest-musical-knowledge knows Embryo is more than just a rock band – but, for the purposes of these notes, let’s keep it simple. When Marja Burchard, Christan’s daughter, who grew up with Embryo and toured with them for years, took the reins of the ensemble after Christian’s death in 2018, she started recording what would become this album, over the course of two years, finishing it in the throes of the Covid pandemic in 2020. She approached Madlib and Egon, who had, years back, visited and jammed with Christian Burchard, and Embryo musicians Uve Mullrich, Roman Bunka and Jan Weissenfeldt, in a Bavarian wine cellar, with the idea to issue Auf Auf on Madlib Invazion. The reply was a resounding, definitive “yes.” So here is Marja’s take on the Embryo ethos, continuing with her father’s intrepid style, and leading the band in her own style. Auf Auf ranges from the deep, free-form jazz of “Alphorn Prayer” to modal music from Afghanistan on “Baran” to psychedelic-tinged jazz-rock of the title track Joining Marja are those like Embryo veterans Bunka, on oud and guitar, and Karl Hector and the Malcouns/Whitefield Brothers/Poets of Rhythm producer and guitarist Jan Weissenfeldt and others, including important players on the global scene from Afghanistan and Morocco.

Donald Byrd’s 1975 album Places and Spaces featuring the hits “Wind Parade” and “Dominoes” was the culmination of the great trumpeter’s fusion period.

It was the fifth consecutive Byrd album to be produced by visionary producer Larry Mizell, and the second to last session Byrd would cut for Blue Note, the label he had recorded for since 1958 that had followed him along his remarkable evolution from top-notch hard bop trumpeter to pioneer of R&B/Funk fusion.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

This year marks 25 years since Oasis’ two iconic record breaking live concerts at Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire on the 10th and 11th August 1996. The shows were both the pinnacle of the band’s success and a landmark gathering for a generation of young people.

Released alongside the cinema debut of the feature length documentary film of the event, ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ is the definitive live recording featuring a setlist packed with stone cold classics album taken from across both nights of the concert, from the opening salvoes of ‘Columbia’ and ‘Acquiesce’, to ‘Champagne Supernova’, ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, ‘Live Forever’, an orchestra backed ‘I Am The Walrus’, and ‘Wonderwall’ the first song from the 1990’s to reach over one billion streams on Spotify and universally loved anthem.

Limited to 1000 copies for the European market.

Music by Madlib, arranged by Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet. Gil Evans to Miles Davis…. Holger Czukay to the ensemble known as Can….Jean Claude Vannier to Serge Gainsbourg on Histoire de Melody Nelson. That’s the only way to explain the specificity of Four Tet and Madlib’s collaboration, in this special album that showcases a two-decade long friendship that has resulted in an album that follows Madlib’s classics like Quasimoto’s The Unseen, Madvillainy and his Pinata and Bandana albums with Freddie Gibbs. “A few months ago I completed work on an album with my friend Madlib that we’d been making for the last few years. He is always making loads of music in all sorts of styles and I was listening to some of his new beats and studio sessions when I had the idea that it would be great to hear some of these ideas made into a Madlib solo album. Not made into beats for vocalists to use but instead arranged into tracks that could all flow together in an album designed to be listened to start to finish. I put this concept to him when we were hanging out eating some nice food one day and we decided to work on this together with him sending me tracks, loops, ideas and experiments that I would arrange, edit, manipulate and combine. I was sent hundreds of pieces of music over a couple of years stretch and during that time I put together this album with all the parts that fitted with my vision.” - Kieren Hebden AKA Four Tet

They say you can't judge a book by its cover, and going by 'Jazz Rock', nor a record by its title. Though entering into jazz territory and featuring some distorted guitar, 'Jazz Rock' is more a beautiful marriage of funky breakbeat drumming and spiritual jazz instrumentation, combined with traditional Min'y music performed on the koto and shakuhachi.
Originally released in 1973, the record sounds simultaneously vintage and contemporary. It is akin to something Madlib might dream up whilst lost in Japan collaborating with Min'y players at a recording session. The record features some amazing shakuhachi (bamboo flute) playing by Hozan Yamamoto, which gives the music a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere. You can almost visualise the long grass blowing in the wind, and ear the bamboo rustling in the distance on a long hot summer's day. Takeshi Inomata, Tadao Sawai and Kazue Sawai anchor the session. Takeshi's exceptionally funky-drum work will almost certainly get some producers dusting off and firing up their MPC's. Whilst Kazue and Tadao work their magic on the koto (a traditional string instrument). Though certainly not an ambient record, 'Jazz-Rock' has the same meditative, other-worldly quality that invites you to sit back, listen and be transported somewhere else. Unfortunately, until now the 'Jazz Rock' album is a scarcity that commanded a high price-tag only for the most hardened of record collectors. So it is pleasure to make it accessible to all, and we hope you dig this lost, obscure future classic as much as we do.

Made from high-end cork, Glowtronics Cork Slipmats are preferred in high end audiophile vinyl listening since these absorb vibration well and static electricity gets reduced for a better listening experience. Besides that,

Glowtronics Cork Slipmats - Specifications:

• Material: Cork
• Weight: 41 g
• Dimensions: 30 cm Diameter
• Thickness: 3.175 mm
• Bottom Surface: Plain surface
• Grade: Strong High Quality
• Feel: Dense / Firm
• Purpose: High Quality Audiofile Vinyl Listening

LP Winkel im Doppelpack 2er Set aus Kunststoff für 80 LPs

317 x 317 x 160 mm

Schrauben für die Wandmontage sind nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.

Here comes the add-on to our latest concrete turntable collaboration between HHV and BETONAT: the 100% Concrete Vinyl Stand. With a simple and straightforward design featuring clear shapes, this stand celebrates the fusion of urbanism, music, and subculture.

Handcrafted from 100% concrete, this vinyl stand is aesthetically pleasing and its minimalistic design complements any modern living space.

Whether you’re a collector or just starting out, the Vinyl Display Stand is the perfect way to show your favorite records.

Original HHV × BETONAT Vinyl Display Stand
Suitable for 7″ vinyl singles & 12″ vinyl LP, not for double LP
118 mm length x 48 mm height x 60 mm width
0.55 kg pure concrete
100% handmade in Berlin Neukölln
Beautiful gift box

“The art of the remix has been around for several decades, from the fervid imaginations of JA pioneers like Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid or King Tubby to the disco enthusiasts of New York, such as Tom Moulton, who bequeathed us the modern iteration of the remix and provided a template from which most remixers still work. Moulton's first commercial remix, a reworking of BT Express' appropriately-named `Do It 'Till You're Satisfied', which stretched it from three minutes to a luxurious five, assisted the band in securing its first Billboard R&B Number One, as well as providing a pathway for remixers like Walter Gibbons, Larry Levan, Richie Rivera and Tee Sott, to completely reinvent the concept of a remix (and in some instances, deconstructing the idea of what comprised a song). It has subsequently been used as a marketing tool, a dancefloor-devastator, a gimmick (both cheap and expensive) or even as a way of reaching a different audience (think Tori Amos' `Professional Widow'). Khruangbin are no slouches when it comes to the remix themselves. They've been reworked before, in 2016, with the highly collectible EP on Boogiefuturo. But this time, they're taking it a step further with an album dedicated to the art. Entering the tight-knit world of a Khruangbin song can be a little daunting. They have created this entire universe in which the trio seem to function telepathically in the way the music is composed, arranged and played. To mess with their delicate eco-system can invoke feelings similar to that of an unwanted guest crashing a good-time party. "We write our music to be interpreted; this is another wonderful interpretation of the music," reassure Khruangbin. "There is something very vulnerable about letting others work on your music. But through the correspondence with the different artists, we gained a bigger connection to the songs themselves." The choice of remixers for this album is neither arbitrary nor accidental. They're not names picked randomly out of a hat or chosen via a throw of the dice. All have some connection to the band, sometimes personal friendships, musical connections, or simply mutual musical appreciation. Harvey Sutherland and Ginger Roots have both toured with the band, Kadhja Bonet and Ron Trent had their own mutual fan club going on, Knxwledge sampled `White Gloves' on a recent mixtape, Natasha Diggs and Soul Clap's Eli's are recent buddy-ups, Quantic is a mutual friend of Bonobo (crucial in the KB origin story), while I've known Laura for number of years; plus she is also godmother to one of Felix Dickinson's kids. Doesn't get much more intimate than that, right? Some of these remixes were specifically made so you can dance your ass off while getting down to the Khruangbin sound, while some might better be appreciated horizontally with headphones on, wearing fashionably loose clothes. The choice is yours. But all were made with love and respect for Khruangbin. "A good remix deconstructs, recontextualizes, or simply extends a good time," say the band. Amen and out." - Bill Brewster

What an unbelievable record. From the wild cover to the iconic breakbeats, Roots from Ian Carr’s Nucleus is one of the dopest albums we know. This is seriously thick, funky-prog jazz-rock heaven. Originally released on Vertigo in 1973, other than a couple of versions at the time for other territories, Roots was never re-pressed since so it’s gone on to become another one of those impossible to find records. Maybe it was a little too out there for the time, but it’s aged very, very well indeed and this Be With re-issue, re-mastered from the original analogue tapes, shows off just why this deserves to be back in press. Genius trumpeter and visionary composer Ian Carr was one of the most respected British musicians of his era. He was a true pioneer and saw the potential in fusing the worlds of jazz with rock, just as Miles Davis and The Tony Williams Lifetime did in the US. In late 1969, following the demise of the Rendell-Carr quintet, and tiring of British jazz, Carr assembled the legendary Nucleus. Regarding music as a continuous process, Nucleus refused to “recognise rigid boundaries” and worked on delivering what they saw as a “total musical experience”. We can get behind that. Under bandleader Carr, Nucleus existed as a fluid line-up of inventive, skilled musicians. This constant evolution and revolution was all part of the continuous musical exploration and discovery that took jazz to new levels. Working together with producer Fritz Fryer and engineer Roger Wake, the seven compositions by Carr, Brian Smith and Dave MacRae that make up Roots flirt with perfection, and Nucleus at that time made up of the cream of 1970s UK jazz.

Once again the RECORD RUNNER, originally known as the SOUNDWAGON is now available world wide! As the world's smallest portable vinyl record player, the RECORD RUNNER is for anyone who is a DJ, record collector or a simple music lover. It is a self-contained record player, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Just place it on any 33 1/3 rpm vinyl record and listen to its sound. Totally reengineered from the past 35-year-old model, the RECORD RUNNER is ALL NEW! We have made drastic measures to improve the quality. They are hand built, assembled, and MADE IN JAPAN. Whether shopping for vinyl records, checking out the stash at your local garage sale or listening to your old man's disco records (or your own), the RECORD RUNNER is a must. Amaze everyone with the RECORD RUNNER. VW Bully!

NOTE: The sound is not the greatest. Please note that the Record Runner is a toy and no audiophile equipment! Also we don't recommend to use it with your rarest records. But hey, it's fun watching it.

Video: https://youtu.be/_efv3ZGPc7A

Important New Facts for version 2.0:
• Newer firmware
• better tracking
• ultra pitch adjust
• newer tires (silicone)
• sound improvements due to tracking and more
• stylus and cartridge system, powered by Audio Technica (Replaceable needle)(hhv-ID: 558983)

Common Facts:
• Officially Licensed by Volkswagen
• NEW Enhanced SOUND QUALITY (best in its class)
• NEW Battery powered with 2 x AAA batteries (no longer uses 9V) [batteries not included]
• NEW Volume control
• NEW LED Track/Power light
• NEW On and Off switch with two speeds for temperature and environment settings
• NEW Automatic stop function at the end of the record
• NEW Stylus and Cartridge System, powered by Audio-Technica (Replaceable needle) (hhv-ID: 558983)
• ENTIRELY and NEWLY engineered (Electrical/Mechanical)
• NEW and IMPROVED SPEAKER, for better SOUND QUALITY with sound expansion through the body
• Made in Japan
• Number one sought after record player in the world
• Always has been the mistery player for diggers and collectors
• Smallest, most convenient record player in the world
• Covered worldwide in magazines, tv, movies, etc.
• Once known as the "Vinyl Killer" and "Soundwagon", now the Record Runner
• From Stokyo, the originators and the people who brought you the "Soundwagon" and "Vinyl Killer"
• Parts and various components upgraded since it's last version ("Soundwagon")
• Introduced back in the 80s, the RECORD RUNNER is the only vintage record player still in existence today (with some improvements of course)

Donna McGhees utra rare Newy York disco classic from 1978. Produced by Greg Carmichael and Patrick Adams. Reissued with original artwork and newly remastered audio. Including the cult classics "It Ain't No Big Thing", "Make It Last Forever" and "I'm A Love Bug". One of the most in-demand disco albums of the 70s!

AT-LP120X
Manual Direct-Drive Turntable (Analogue & USB)

• Direct-drive, DC servo motor
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Convert records to digital files via the USB output
• Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat

Specs:
Turntable

• Type fully manual
• Motor DC servo-controlled
• Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• Pitch Variation +/-8% or +/-16%
• Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum
• Starting Torque >1.0 kgf.cm
• Braking System Electronic brake
• Wow and Flutter <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio >50 dB
• Output Level Pre-amp “PHONO”: 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp “LINE”: 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• USB Function PC or Mac with an available USB port (USB1.1 or higher)
Windows 7 or above, or Mac OS X or above A/D, D/A – 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface – USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
• Power Supply Requirements 115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz
• Power Consumption 3W
• Dimensions 141,6 x 452 x 352 (H x W x D mm)
• Weight 8.0kg
• Accessories Included AT-VM95E phono cartridge AT-HS6 headshell 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire counterweight felt mat; dust cover 45 RPM adapter

Cartridge & Stylus
• Replacement Stylus VM95 Series

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXcgF2SY35Q

The Glorious Turntable Lowboard is a high-quality piece of furniture in a retro 1960’s design and is ideal for placement in your living room. With a dedicated surface for a turntable and plenty of space for your vinyl collection, the Turntable Lowboard is ideal as a listening station. The open record crate invites you to dig through your collection and allows direct access to up to 130 12''-records.

• High-quality turntable lowboard in 60s retro design for your living room
• Listening station: provides storage space for a turntabel and plenty of space for records
• Open record crate for diggin through you collection and access to up tp 130x 12"-records
• Front compartment with push mechanism for amplifiers, CDs or boocks
• Cavity on the rear panel hides unsightly wires
• Timeless design made of wood with white high-gloss finish
• Stable and elegant stand made of solid ash wood (white ash)
• Shock-absorbing rubber feet for damping vibrations

Material corpus: MDF wood with white high-gloss veneer
Material stand: Ash wood (white ash)
External dimensions corpus: 862 x 240 x 420 mm (L x H x W)
Overall height: 444 mm
Weight: 17 kg

Electric needle cleaner for record players
The Flux-Sonic needle cleaner is designed to gently, safely and quickly remove dirt from the turntable needle with the help of targeted vibrations. Targeted vibration ensures residue-free cleaning. It is not necessary to remove the sampling needle. The application is simple and works on any turntable. Flux-Sonic can be used as often as you like. It is recommended to use it before each play. The cleansing fluid FLUX-Fluid is also available individually in 15ml vials. Rediscover your record collection!

• Cleans and cares for your valuable pickup
• Quick and easy to use
• Minimizes sampling noise
• Improves the scanning capability of the pickup
• Increases the life of the scanning needle
• Increases sound quality
• 3-year warranty
• Weight: 0.05 kg
• Size: 20 x 12 x 6 cm

History
The history of vibration needle cleaners goes back to the 1970s. There were devices from various companies which, at high frequency, transmitted through a liquid, detached the contamination of the needle. After the release of the CD and falling turntable sales in the 80s and especially in the 90s, these devices disappeared from the market. Unfortunately for many record listeners, this was not reissued due to the high cost. FLUX-HiFi took up this idea with the SONIC and developed the technology anew. The result is fantastic!

The cleaning
The stylus is the primary component in the playback process. The movement by which tension is later induced arises here. The goal is to exactly follow the groove in the micrometer range. In order to achieve this perfectly, the manufacturers of pickups make great efforts. However, if the needle is dirty, the diamond , no matter how polished and ground it is – cannot exactly follow the deflection. It reacts too early or too late, distortions occur. Even supposedly clean records are covered with dust, partly visible, partly invisible in the groove. It contains particles of silicates, polymers and organic matter. These stick to the needle due to the high temperature during the scanning process. How quickly this happens is in Fig. 1. Already after playing a record side, almost nothing is recognizable from the needle in front of dirt. Figure. 2 shows the needle after cleaning with a normal, dry needle brush. Fibers are removed, but the encrustation remains. Only an aggressive liquid cleaner provides a reasonably cleaned surface of the diamond, see fig. 3. However, since these cleaners can attack not only the glue of the diamond, but also, above all, the sensitive rubber parts of the suspension of the needle carrier, caution should be exercised here. Figure. 4 shows the needle after applying the Flux-Sonic. Without attacking parts of the pickup, the result is excellent. The needle shines in a new splendour. (Fig. 1-4 )

The technology
The principle of action is similar to that of an ultrasonic cleaner from dental technology or an ultrasonic bath for spectacle lenses. A strong high-frequency vibration ensures a cleaning of the surfaces. Some substances, such as aluminium, are damaged by ultrasound treatment. Even if the diamond were perfectly cleaned, the glue nubs and the suspension of the needle carrier would be damaged, as would the use of aggressive liquid cleaners.
The FLUX-Sonic vibration cleaner, on the other hand, operates at a low frequency. The circuit and mechanics are designed to have a three-dimensional vibration on the needle, ensuring that any dirt particles are removed. The frequency is precisely tuned in such a way that damage to the adhesive or suspension is excluded – but the cleaning result is maximum. The deflections are far from the values of the actual sampling. The movement of the needle thus corresponds only to a fraction of the load of the play-off process.
A liquid is required to transfer the vibration from the device to the needle. This has an additional, gentle cleaning effect and is produced on an isopropanol basis. After application, it evaporates without residue. Flux fluid is applied on a specially designed pad made of the finest PE fibers. Already these fibers produce a capillary effect, which is very similar to the effect of a liquid, due to their number and the resulting density. In combination with FLUX-Fluid, the result is a perfect combination that transmits the vibration and absorbs the dirt at the same time. The application is recommended before each play.

The result
The cleaning process takes only 15 seconds, then the optimum is already reached. The scanning capability of the pickup system is improved. Less abrasion also increases the lifespan of the needle. Scanning noise is significantly minimized. Soundfully, the difference is outstanding. Both distortions and annoying side noises have largely disappeared. Playback has become much more dynamic and enjoyable. Unpleasant tips are no longer present and even the largest controls are rendered without distortion. The frequency range seems to be extended, especially in the bass and altitude range. As well as cleaning the needle, the cleaning of the record is of course also very important. Make sure that records are as clean as possible. A Flux-Hifi device is already in development.

"The Brown Bomber" Seductive, sturdy and breathtaking. Handcrafted Solid Oak LP Storage Box. Designed specifically for the vinyl lover who insists on the finest vessel to house his/her collection. These boxes will enhance the decor of any room they are placed in, they are simply stunning.

From the advanced record collector, who may need a beautiful "current rotation" box, or a newcomer, who is taking their first steps into the world of records, our boxes are a reflection of that Hi Fidelity analogue feeling; aesthetically rich, full bodied, and sexy. Modular and Stackable.

Our boxes can be used both vertically and horizontally to display and protect your records. And as your collection grows, our boxes are designed to stack on each other for the ultimate vinyl presentation. Holds up to 65 records

This beautiful solid oiled oak Music Box is strong and durable with a prominent grain that makes each box unique. We sand each box to a smooth texture and oil by hand to bring out the individual richness of the grain. There is no particle board or MDF involved in the construction and we do not use any metal joinery. We have reinforced the boxes structural integrity with internal wooden dowels, so they are not only gorgeous but extremely durable.

Specs:
• Height 36.83 cm / 14.5 inches
• Width 34.30 cm / 13.5 inches
• Length 36.70 cm / 14.4 inches
• Weight 8.4 kg / 18.5 lbs.
• Holds up to 65 records

Sourced and crafted in Europe!

LP RACK

Holds up to 40 LPs

Measurements: 32 x 29 x 18 cm
Weight: 660g

A beautiful revisitation of a classic 70’s vintage design. A quick and inexpensive solution to store your valued vinyl.

Ortofon’s new Test Record is designed to allow you to verify your HiFi system in the most natural audio surroundings at home. The Test Record contains special test signals developed for analyzing cartridge performance as well as its interaction with your tonearm and turntable.

Before testing your cartridge, please verify the HiFi system’s functionality. The left speaker should be connected to the left amplifier channel and vice versa; both speakers should work in phase and be optimally positioned in the room.
The Test Record is designed to be played through your system with in-built RIAA equalization. Volume control is recommended to be set at a moderate signal level.

Please refer to your turntable and tonearm’s instructions for correct installation and alignment, adjust tonearm to be parallel to record surface, set Vertical Tracking Force and antiskating according to the cartridge’s recommended technical data, and adjust stylus overhang.

The new 15-track fine pressing

Each side of the record consists of 15 tracks which have been cut from 1-4 and 5-15:

1. Frequency Sweep Left Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
2. Frequency Sweep Right Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
3. Frequency Sweep Left Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
4. Frequency Sweep Right Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
5. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Left
6. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Right
7. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Left
8. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Right
9. Tracking ability, lateral 50 ?m peak
10. Tracking ability, lateral 60 ?m peak
11. Tracking ability, lateral 70 ?m peak
12. Tracking ability, lateral 80 ?m peak
13. Tracking ability, lateral 90 ?m peak
14. Tracking ability, lateral 100 ?m peak
15. Square Wave Form 2.7 msec duty cycle 3:7
* The record has a constant velocity amplitude throughout the sweep.

1-4 Frequency sweep – a tool for checking frequency response
There are several factors which can affect frequency response, including cable capacitance, cartridge loading, tracking force and worn parts. Because of this, it can be difficult to achieve perfectly flat frequency response. Sometimes by making small compromises in the cartridge loading, a better overall frequency response can be achieved. Considering the above the signal must be clean throughout the sweep.

5-8 Reference tone for testing channel output
With this standard reference signal is it possible to check the correctness of the connections of the left and right channels, channel balance and speed of the turntable.

9 -14 Tracking ability test, 315 Hz lateral modulation
These tracks contain a 315 Hz signal, recorded at increasing pick amplitudes of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 micrometers. Please refer to your cartridge’s tracking ability value specified in the technical data sheet. Your cartridge should be able to track the actual level without audible distortion. Inability to track can be heard as a departure from a pure tone or a sputtering and intermittent tone. To determine if it is one or both channels, the balance control can be utilized. In case of differing tracking ability in the left and right channels it is probably necessary to readjust the anti-skating correction of the tonearm. If both channels fail to track properly, then vertical tracking force should be increased until no further improvement of tracking force can be obtained.

15. Square Wave Form 2.7 msec duty cycle 3:7
When monitoring the output of your cartridge with an oscilloscope you’ll then see a square wave located precisely above each other if the connection from the cartridge is correct.

After successful completion of the above test procedures, you can ensure that your cartridge is optimized. Still the human ear is very sensitive to difference in tone distortion; its level depends on the stylus condition and record wear.

To maintain optimal sound reproduction and to minimize wear on your records as well as on your stylus, we recommend the following procedure before and after each playback:
• Remove dust carefully from record surfaces by using a fine antistatic brush or cloth before every use.
• Please remember to remove dust from the diamond tip before and after playback of each record
• I order to keep electrical contacts clean and to lubricate the knurled nut on the tonearm, Ortofon recommends occasionally a light spray of contact cleaner like DeoxIT ®Gold G-Series into the tonearm socket.

It should be noted that some phono equalizers may generate some tone distortion, which cannot be referred to the cartridge.

User Guide: https://www.ortofon.com/media/148619/ortofon-test-record-user-guide.pdf

LP 180g, beautiful embossed Chess Board Artwork Print, inner sleeve with artist picture and text by David Elliott, Sounds June 16, 1984!

Big Crown Records is proud to present the debut full length offering from Les Imprimés, Rêverie. The stirring and ethereal sounds of Les Imprimés have been making fans of anyone who hears them since their first 7" single hit the speakers. Morten Martens is the man behind the band. Born, raised, and working in Kristiansand, Norway, he keeps a low prole while making his heart felt, highly infectious, and unique music. This album is a long time coming for Martens and it is sure to make him a name to be reckoned with. The first thing you notice listening to Les Imprimés is the high level of musician-ship. Martens plays nearly every instrument on the recordings and handles the production and arranging. He has been making records for decades, winning a Spellemann Award (aka, the Norwegian Grammy) in 2006 for producing a HipHop album as well as getting nominations across three other genres. While awards and accolades speak to the level of his talent, this new album really shows who he is an artist on his own terms. Moving away from being a hired gun on the touring scene naturally led him to start doing more studio work. Slowly collecting gear and getting more experi-ence behind the boards he built his own studio on the island of Odderoya and was making a living playing with and recording other people's music. As the story goes, after those sessions would end he would work on his own project into the wee hours of the night. From these late night sessions, Les Imprimés was born and Rêverie began to take shape. However, "it wasn't until COVID, when things locked down, that I was really able to nd the time to focus on Les Imprimés" Morten says about creating and leading his own solo project. "It was a scary time. But I knew I had to do something with it." He took the sum of his inuences, combined them with his own vibe and got busy writing the music, playing the instruments, and singing the songs. "It's soul music, but I don't exactly have the soul voice," Morten explains humbly. "But I do it my own way, in a way that's mine. "It is his sound, his fingerprint, his sensibility, that makes his music hard to put in a box. The album showcases both Martens' range and his ability to make a cohesive album. The lead single "Falling Away" starts with a raw drum break and turns into a lushly arranged tune that paints the picture of love when it slips away. On "Still Here" he professes his resilience through life's twists and turns over a thundering track that puts a new spin on the B side ballad genre. Songs like "You" and "Our Love" mix tones from 60s and 70s Soul with arrangement nods to Doo Wop records while Martens' lyrics and delivery leave you singing the melodies long after they finish. "Love & Flowers" finds Martens in a moment of clarity with a song that ts the niche sub genre of happy break up tunes, the four on the floor track will move the dancefloor or while the message will resonate with anyone who put too much effort into the wrong situation in their lives. However, it is songs like "Muse" and "Chess" that really encapsulate the uniqueness of Les Imprimés as they push the boundaries of genre, one a profession of love for music and the other a cover of an electronic record respectively. Martens' lyrics, emotion, and delivery truly make the whole thing come together and stand out from any of his peers. There's an infectiousness and a pop sensibility in the writing that is done with the utmost class and taste giving Les Imprimés the rare quality of immediate attraction that only deepens the more you listen.

Tresor: True Stories is the first printed excavation of Tresor’s legendary history. Digging deeply into its rich archives, the venerable institution has unearthed countless treasures from its over three-decade old history. Over 400 never before seen photographs, flyers, faxes and other artefacts illustrate a story that intersects with the most important social and musical trend in the modern history of Berlin.

The story is told with the voices of those that were there - over 40 protagonists share their first-hand reminiscences of the ‘big bang’ that launched techno into the world. Through the story of Tresor, the book charts the heady days of 80s West Berlin through to the explosion of new energy that midwifed in the new social reality of reunified Germany. This is a unique and essential printed monument to the institution that changed electronic music forever, and the city that allowed it to exist.

The number 1 turntable weight used by Dj's in the world!

MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights are carefully designed to reduce a turntable’s noise floor and thus improve the musical soundstage. Users enjoy improved bass response, tighter mids and controlled highs as the turntable weight reduces unwanted resonance when placed via the spindle on top of a record. MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights weigh just over 400 grams (+/- 14oz), light enough to not cause damage to a turntable’s bearing system, but heavy enough to give sonic improvement.

MasterSounds x HHV weights have been tested on a large variety of non-suspended belt drive and direct drive turntables with great success. Pressing plants try to achieve quality control on every record made, however there are intrinsic issues such as dished and warped records. MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights help to combat this too. DJs love this; as it aids cueing a problematic a record prior to mixing and eliminates needle skip.

It was developed an anti-slip base for MasterSounds x HHV weights, and thus each turntable weight has been designed to grip the record, which is fantastic for DJ’ing as it really stabilises records in the mix. Use MasterSounds x HHV turntable weights for a couple of weeks then remove to realise what a difference they make!

• Satin Titanium with white HHV graphic
• Hand-brushed finish
• Premium quality turntable weights developed for club and home use
• Hand made in quality aluminium, limited "edition" numbers
• Simply pop a record on your turntable and place the turntable weight over the spindle to enjoy a wider, deeper sound stage with extended bass and improved sound throughout the frequency spectrum
• Stabilises your record when playing in a club, bar or at home
• Less needle skip
• Rubber anti-slip base
• Supplied in velvet style pouch for transport
• 80mm diameter X 41mm high
• ca. 400g

As a new member of the HHV Record Box family we would like to introduce the special 12 inch vinyl frame made from MDF. The Record Box Vinyl Frame is not only of high quality but also a beautiful design element of a modern interior - and besides, it's the most stylish addition to the Record Box modular system. The Record Box Vinyl Frame MDF is a rugged construction with a plexiglass cover, which protects the artwork of the 12 inch and emphasizes the noble design.

Not to mention, our MDF frames always include a passe-partout made of high-quality cardboard to highlight the record's cover artwork. In addition, they are very easy to attach and plate, and the holder is adjustable.

Record Box - Vinyl Frame 12" Vinyl Frame MDF (triple pack) - features/specifications:

• color: black
• sturdy frame made of medium density fiberboard for 12 inch records with plexiglass cover
• outer dimensions: approx. 350 x 350 x 20 mm
• inner dimensions: 310 x 310 mm
• max. LP thickness: approx. 10 mm
• weight: 720 g (per frame)

Welsh harpist Amanda Whiting returns on Jazzman Records following on from her successful debut album ’After Dark’ (2021).

New explorations and global changing events have led Whiting to ‘Lost in Abstraction’. The Reynolds/ Thorne/ Whiting trio is joined again by the mesmerising lines of flautist Chip Wickham, resuming their conversation reminiscent of Dorothy Ashby and Frank Wess.

‘Lost in abstraction’ was written during a period of the unknown when Whiting, like most, explored her own sense of self. The world paused, with no timeframe, and the fragility of life was laid bare. A time when humanity was left searching for purpose. Freedom and the dependable structures of familiarity were dissolved in most aspects of life. But music stayed constant. Creativity kept weaving its thread, connecting music and its makers in an indissoluble bond.

The album explores the questions and realisations whilst confined. The spiritual findings, the playful curiousness and the reflective moments of loss. Whiting’s writing indulges the listener with the spiritual ethereal washes of sound demanded of the harp, whilst also embracing her influences across many genres. Classically trained, her roots are evident. But with an emotionally charged energy and spiritual questioning, a new soundscape of modernity has emerged.

So often associated with Ashby and Coltrane, the harp finds itself in the hands of a new voice which tells the story of a period of time where the world was unified in reflection.

So what is that feeling when you resonate? When your breath steadies and you let go Lines no longer restrict or choke Energies envelop, yet set you free Are you lost or found?

Amanda Whiting - harp Chip Wickham - flute Aidan Thorne - bass Jon Reynolds - drums Baldo Verdú - percussion

About Amanda Whiting Following on from her sold out album ‘After Dark’ on Jazzman records, Amanda Whiting is making a name for herself on the British Jazz scene.

From Wales, the home of the harp, Amanda has taken her classical roots and forged them in the path of jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. Her unique style resulted in her nomination for the Jazz FM “2021 Instrumentalist of the Year.”

She has toured extensively with Matthew Halsall and the Gondwana Orchestra performing at Jazz festivals around the world. More recent collaborations have included touring with Chip Wickham, Greg Foat and Rebecca Vasmant. She also performed at the We Jazz festival, Finland in November 2021.

2022 will see the release of her new album ‘Lost in Abstraction’ and performances in Helsinki and other festivals throughout the year. She will also be performing at XJazz Berlin and We Out Here with the Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble.

The FLUX-Turbo is a unique, completely newly developed device to quickly and easily free the record from dust and dirt. The Vinyl Turbo combines a carbon brush with an integrated, extremely powerful suction system.

After more than a year of development, we at Flux HiFi are now presented with the FLUX-Turbo. A plate brush with integrated suction. Sounds simple, but it isn’t.

The enemy of record reproduction is dust. This consists of many components. Silicates, polymers, organic substances, everything is contained. With a plate washing machine that works with a fluid, I get most of it cleaned, even release agent residues are removed. But what then? As soon as the valuable disc is put on, the dust falls on the record like snow. This creates some problems. Particles and hair settle on the needle, making scanning virtually impossible. For this purpose, the dust particles on the plate constantly cause enormous crackling noises, which lead to considerable distortions.

With a commercially available plate brush, the dust is collected, but with the exception of a few coarse particles that the brush absorbs, it is rather pressed into the groove floor and distributed, the Flux Turbo quickly provides a remedy. The suction force is so strong that almost all particles are sucked in, already in 1-2 revolutions.

The interior of the turbo is very complex. In order to achieve a well-usable suction force in this small, lightweight housing, each item had to be specially developed. From the fan wheel geometry to the shape of the suction channel, it has been optimized where it went. At the slightly inclined suction channel end you can easily see the integrated guidelines, which ensure that the whole surface is evenly extracted. An elaborate filter construction, the cartridge of which can be easily replaced, absorbs the dirt. The capacity ranges far beyond 100 applications, as well as the durability of the batteries.

Everything was thought of here. Even the velvet skids, which ensure that the surface of the record is not damaged, are easy to replace.

The brush insert made of real carbon fibers is additionally grounded, so that the sound patter is removed from the static charge, which attracts even more dust. The large contact strip under the switch is responsible for this. This is electrically connected to the conductive brush fibers.

The effect on playback is surprisingly strong. The sound seems liberated. Even complex music with strong controls is played back much less distortionally. Scanning noises, previously characteristic of analogue playback, are reduced by up to 50 by the suction before hearing. This is not about achieving clinically pure reproduction, but to get everything that is contained on the record out optimally. And that’s a lot. More than one dared to hope !

Simplicity is crucial when using the Flux Turbo. Quickly sucked over the plate and the pleasure can start. Hearing better records than ever before !

The FLUX-Hifi Vinyl-Turbo is a unique, completely newly developed device to quickly and easily free the record from dust and dirt. The Vinyl Turbo combines a carbon brush with an integrated, extremely powerful suction system.
For this purpose, a special cyclone with replaceable filter was developed, which makes it possible to realize a strong suction performance despite the small housing size (dimension 125 x 122 x 64mm).
Surface dust, as well as the dirt that sits deep in the groove, is extracted without residue within a few revolutions.

Only when the LP is free of dust can the pickup system scan the record without interference and distortion.

With the Turbo, a new era in record maintenance has begun.

• cleans and maintains your valuable records
• works without liquid and without additives
• quick and easy to use on the turntable
• increases the life of the plate and needle
• increases sound quality
• Filter cartridge and sliding skids available in a cheap double pack
• MADE IN GERMANY
• 3-year warranty
• Weight 229 g
• Size: 11,5 x 14 x 6 cm

Limited to 1000 copies, only available at HHV!

Simply calling Curtis Harding a soul man feels reductive. Harding’s voice conveys pain, pleasure, longing, tenderness, sadness and strength—a full gamut of emotions. Today his voice takes on an optimistic lilt with his his new album, If Words Were Flowers. If Words Were Flowers is Harding’s first new music since 2018, a follow up to his critically acclaimed ‘Face Your Fears” album. It features songs like “ Hopeful” , where Harding croons with devotion over a classic soul groove, textured with infectious horn playing, background singers and modern psychedelic flourishes. Harding fuels his psychedelic sound with the essence of Soul but isn’t bound by it. Instead, his songs convey an eclectic blend of genres leaping from the many musical lives he has lived from following his evangelical Gospel-singing mother on tour around the country as a child to rapping in Atlanta, forming a garage band with The Black Lips’ Cole Alexander to singing back-up for Cee Lo Green. Through these experiences he fully embraces life’s darkest intricacies and conjures dynamic, addictive melodies.

Roll this fresh scented glob of goo along the direction of the vinyl record grooves to safely remove dust and other debris without scratching.

vinyl cleaning gel:
• Dimensions: 6,35 cm (l), 6,35 cm (w), 7 cm (h)
• Weight: 160 gram gel

Limited edition of 300 copies! Only 1 per customer! Includes downloadcard.

With DJ Koze’s epic mix taking the #1 slot on year-end lists from Resident Advisor, Mixmag and DJ Mag, 2015 may look like a tough year to top for the DJ-Kicks series. We’ve got a few aces up our sleeves though… Like the fact that the outspoken and enigmatic Detroit legend Moodymann is mixing the first DJ-Kicks of 2016!

Born Kenny Dixon Jr., Moodymann is a one-of-a-kind electronic music icon, hailing from, and wholly synonymous with the Motor City. DJ-Kicks will be Dixon’s first ever official multi-artist DJ mix. Across 75 minutes and 30 tracks, Moodymann creates a libidinous, blues-drenched mood that takes in heart-breaking soul, gorgeous hip-hop and love-fuelled house.

The Mort Garson Plantasia Cover Art Longsleeve is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Plantasia Cover artwork printed on front
• additional graphics printed on sleeves
• stretch cuffs
• regular fit
• 100% cotton single jersey

New Generation Audiophile Entry Level Turntable

Built-in Phono Stage & Electronic Speed Switch – Made in Europe

The stylish CNC-machined plinth of the T1 features no plastic parts and is carefully manufactured to ensure there are no hollow spaces inside, therefore avoiding unwanted vibrations within the chassis. Carrying this philosophy through the design, the glass platter is also a heavy, zero-resonance design. Finally, the purpose-chosen turntable feet also do a good job of isolating the T1 from ambient vibrations around your hi-fi system. In the T1 the motor drives a belt-system, attached to a newly designed sub-platter, which is mounted into an ultra-precise 0.001mm main bearing with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing. The tonearm new tonearm has an effective length of 8.6”. This one-piece aluminium tonearm also features low-friction bearings for absolute accuracy in use. The T1 comes with a pre-adjusted Ortofon OM 5E Moving Magnet cartridge and is ready to use right out of the box. Also super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance Pro-Ject phono cables are included.

Compared to the base T1-model, the Phono SB version includes a built-in, Pro-Ject designed, high-quality phono MM stage and an electronic speed switch between 33 and 45 RPM. For the drive system, where most alternative products may use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T1 Phono SB features our proven system of an electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor.

In the box:

T1 Phono SB with Ortofon OM 5E cartridge
Connect it E Phono Cable
Felt mat
Dust cover
Adapter for 7“ singles
Power supply
Allen key, stylus pressure gauge

Features
Precision belt-drive with accurately regulated speed stability and electronic 33/45 RPM speed change
Built-in switchable phono stage - no external phono preamp required
Anti-resonant sub-platter design
Heavy 8mm, zero-resonance blasted-glass platter
Precision CNC‘d heavy full chassis: NO hollow spaces, NO plastic
Ortofon OM5e moving magnet pickup
8,6“ highly precise and light aluminium tonearm
Low friction, vibration free tonearm bearing
One-piece tonearm design with integrated headshell
Super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables - purpose designed by Pro-Ject
Vibration absorbing feet
Elegant dustcover with adjustable hinges
Available in High-Gloss Black, Matt White and Walnut
Hand-made in Europe

Technical Specifications
Speed 33,45 (electronic speed change)
Principle Belt drive
Speed variance 33: 0.7% 45: 0.6%
Wow & Flutter 33: 0.25% 45: 0.23%
Platter Heavy 8mm, blasted-glass platter with felt mat
Main bearing Stainless steel/brass
Signal to noise 65dB
Tonearm 8.6” aluminium
Effective arm length 218.5 mm
Overhang 22.0 mm
Effective tonearm mass 8.0 g
Counterweight for mass 5 - 10g (pre-mounted)
Tracking force range 0 - 50mN (17.5 mN pre-adjusted)
Outputs RCA Phono/Line (switchable)
Included accessories dustcover, feltmat, high quality Connect it E RCA Phono cable
Built-in Power Supply 110 - 240V/50, 60Hz; 15 V DC 800mA
Power consumption 4.5 Watt max
Dimensions 415x100x335 mm (WxHxD)
Weight 3.8 kg net

Manual: https://www.project-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PJ-T1-PhonoSB-Manual.pdf

Wall mount equipment racks

Wallmount it enables record playback free from the effects of impact and vibrating floors.
We recommend installing Wallmount it 1 on solid walls, such as Brick.

Features:
• Resonance-free wall mount for turntables & Hifi
• Playback of records free from any influence by impact noise and vibrating floors
• WMI wall mounts use rigid steel frame construction
• Height-adjustable spikes to level the board
• Maximum load of 30kg

Technical Specifications:
• Colour: Matt black
• Material: Steel frame construction
• Dimensions: 460 x 90 x 415 mm (W x H x D)
• Surface area: 460 x 355 mm (B x D)

The Record Box Record Player Lowboard is much more than a hi-fi sideboard, it's a nice retro design made for vinyl lovers who put emphasis on interior furnishing without lacking functionality. After a fast and easy assembly, the Record Box Lowboard offers storage for up to 70 records while a separate compartment holds the one being currently played or those about to be played.

Record Box Record Player Lowboard - Features:

• usable on both sides (turntable can be placed on the left and the records on the right or vice versa)
• space for turntable and amplifier
• holds up to 70 records
• separate space for records in use
• support material: solid wood (natural or dark purple finish)
• cabinet material: white laminated composite board
• external dimensions: 90 x 38 x 42 cm (L x H x W)
• turntable area: 48 x 42 cm
• amp compartment: 45 x 19 x 42 cm (L x H x B)
• pre-selection rackl: 5 cm
• shelf for storage of 12" vinyl records: 38.5 x 40.5 cm
• product weight: 12.9 kg
• packaging dimensions: 102 x 52.5 x 8.5 cm
• total shipping weight: 14 kg
• Boxes for self-assembly - screwdriver required!

Features:
• 3x vinyl cover frames for 12'' records
• Stylish interior design with your favourite records
• Easy to mount and exchange your vinyl art
• Wide frame border available in black, white and rosewood version
• Adjustable grip mount
• Robust plastic frame and glass cover

Technical Data:
• Outer dimensions: 370 x 370 x 15 mm
• Inner dimensions: 310 x 310 mm
• Weight: 875 g (1 frame)

Give your turntable a home in your home. With the Manchester record stand your vinyl setup is ready to shine. Designed to fit all of the Crosley briefcase design record players and store up to 30 records between the wire slots. The Manchesters beautiful hardwood and veneer finish gives this mid-century modern turntable stand a craftsman's touch. Available in white and paprika.

• Handcrafted Hardwoods & Veneers
• Wire Slots for Record Storage
• Hand Rubbed Finish
• Wood - Paprika Coloured Veneer
• Flatpack package
• Easy to assemble
• Light Assembly Required
• Dimensions: 45,7 cm (l) 33 cm (w) 63,5 cm (h)
• Weight 5,4 kg

Der AT-VM95ML ist mit einem nackten
Microlinear-Diamanten ausgestattet, der
durch seinen speziellen Schliff und die für
Line-Contact-Nadeln typischen
geringeren Verzerrungen am Plattenende
(innere Rillen) eine doppelt so hohe
Lebensdauer gewährleistet und sich
zugleich durch einen erweiterten
Frequenzgang und eine bessere
Auflösung der mittleren und hohen
Frequenzen auszeichnet.

AT-VM95C/H
VM95 SERIES MICROLINEAR STEREO CARTRIDGE ON AT-HS6 HEADSHELL
AT-VM95ML mounted on AT-HS6BK headshell
The total set weight is 15.5g
Assembled and tested in the Audio-Technica Factory in Fukui-Japan

AT-VM95ML
VM95 SERIES MICROLINEAR STEREO CARTRIDGE
The AT-VM95ML, features a Nude Microlinear diamond, not only the Microlinear stylus will permit to double the duration of your stylus. The performance of a line contact stylus, will minimize the “inner groove distortion” as well as providing extended frequency response and maximize resolution in the medium and high frequencies of the audio program material.

material. Aluminium cantilever
3.5mV output voltage
Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
20 to 25,000Hz frequency response

VM95 SERIES - STYLI COMPATIBILITY
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

AT-VM9E SERIES COMPATIBILITY WITH THE AT-XP SERIES DJ CARTRIDGES
The electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, is fully compatible with all replacement styli of VM95 Series and will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge. So providing improved compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
VM95 Series electromagnetic engine-body is also compatible with the three replacement styli of the DJ cartridge AT-XP Series, nevertheless, the electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge in order to provide better compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
Note that typical tracking force when using XP Series styli is three grams as opposed to two grams for VM95 Series styli.
The suspension design and compliance of XP-Series styli have been optimized for intensive DJ’ing, including possible manual cueing and back-cueing.
The VM95 Series suspension design and compliances of VM95 Series have been designed for optimum audiophile reproduction.

MICROLINEAR STYLUS
Microlinear profile diamond stylus offers high frequency response with less wear and distortion than elliptical or conventional linear contact styli.

PREASSEMBLED WITH AT-HS6BK HEADSHELL
The AT-VM95C cartridge is fitted onto the 9g aluminium die cast body headshell

Model AT-VM95ML
Typ VM Stereo Dual Magnet
Befestigung 1/2” centres
Frequenzbereich 20 - 25,000 Hz
Kanaltrennung 23 dB (1 kHz)
Kanalbalance am Ausgang 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
Ausgangsleistung 3.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertikaler Abtastwinkel 23°
Vertikaler Auflagekraftbereich 1.8 - 2.2g (standard 2.0 g)
Nadelschliff Microlinear
Nadelabmessungen 2.2 x 0.12 mil
Schaftform der Nadel Nude Square Shank
Nadelträger Aluminium Pipe
Spulenimpedanz 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz)
Spuleninduktivität 550 mH (1 kHz)
DC Widerstand 485 Ω
Statische Nadelnachgiebigkeit 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamische Nadelnachgiebigkeit 10 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Spulendraht T.P. Copper
Empfohlene Lastimpedanz 47,000 Ω
Empfohlene Lastkapazität 100-200 pF
Gewicht 6.1g
Abmessungen 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm)
Ersatznadel AT-VMN95ML
Beiliegendes Zubehör Two 11 mm installation screws;
Two 8 mm installation screws;
Two washers
Non-magnetic screwdriver

AT-XP5
DUAL MOVING MAGNET STEREO CARTRIDGE

• Excellent Tracking ability
• Superior sound without compromise
• Designed for DJ venue application for their Hi-Fi audio performance
• Durable robust design for high-quality DJ playback
• Great visibility of stylus tip for instant positioning
• Carbon ABS cantilever

The AT-XP5 is specially designed for the needs of DJs. This cartridge features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body and a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams. It also offers a powerful output level of 5.5 mV, and its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Plus, the cartridge is specifically designed to provide maximum visibility of the stylus tip.

• Durable design for high-quality specialist DJ playback
• Cartridges designed for DJ venue applications for their Hi Fi audio Performance
• VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus
• Audiophile experience associated with DJ’ing environment with the signal output level and output impedance characteristics adapted to DJ professional mixing boards
• Carbon ABS cantilever
• Great visibility of stylus tip for DJ use
• High-rigidity and Low-resonance cartridge housing
• Durable design for high-quality DJ playback
• Replacement Stylus: ATN-XP5

Specifications:
• Type: VM Dual Magnet
• Frequency Response: 20 - 18,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 20 dB at 1kHz
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 2.0 to 4.0 g (standard 3g)
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Coil Inductance: 1.0 H (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 5.5 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Output Channel Balance: 2.0 dB
• Stylus Shape: Elliptical
• Cantilever: Carbon Fibre Reinforced ABS
• Static Compliance: 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 6.0x10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
• Mounting: Half-inch
• Dimensions: H17.2×W17.8×D28.3mm
• Accessories Included: Cartridge installation slotted screws 11.0 mm (0.43”) x 2 and 8.0 mm (0.31”) x 2, Washer x 2, Round nut x 2, Non-magnetic screwdriver x 1
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
• Replacement Stylus: ATN-XP5
• Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Weight: 6.2g

Manual: https://eu.audio-technica.com/resources/AT-XP5_UM_112301370_V1_11L_web_171018.pdf

AT-MG10
10G MAGNESIUM BODY HEADSHELL
Threaded headshell avoiding in use of nuts when fitting cartridge
7 pairs of installation screws (3mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12 mm and 14mm)
Includes gold plated terminals quad wire

A 10g adjustable headshell manufactured from magnesium, complete with gold plated terminal quad wire. The AT-MG10 has an adjustable overhang, as well as internal headhsell threads to avoid the use of nuts when fitting cartridges.

The vinyl dry cleaner is equipped with a sticky bottom, so it's easy to handle on a record player. Thanks to the ground cable, the adjustable Vinyl Trockenreinigungsarm eliminates static charge.

Now And Then" is the finalisation of John Lennon's vocal and piano demo from the 1970s. Newly recorded parts by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as old guitar recordings from the 90s complete the emotional piece.

Vinyl Record Storage • Record Holder Wall Mount for 50 LPs • Storage for Records with Now Playing Stand included

The Vinyl Record Holder Wall Mount for 50 LPs is the perfect way to display your vinyl collection in style.
This eco-friendly steel wall mount can hold up to 50 LPs, making it an ideal storage solution for music enthusiasts.
The unique vintage design adds a touch of nostalgia to any room and comes in two sleek colors – Vintage White and Matte Black – to match your personal taste.
The included “Now Spinning” stand highlights your favorite album, making it the perfect conversation piece. The minimalist and practical design not only helps you keep your collection organized but also provides a visually appealing display.

Specifications:
• Capacity: 50 Vinyl Records
• Material: Steel
• Colors: Matte Black

As featured in Wallpaper*, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, and New York Magazine’s, The Strategist

The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the 'vinyl revival' phenomenon

Interest in turntables and records is enjoying a renaissance as analog natives and new converts find their enduring style and extraordinary sound inimitable. Revolution, a follow-up to Phaidon's beloved Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, explores the design and cultural impact of the turntable, the component at the center of the 'vinyl revival'. An essential book for audiophiles, collectors, and design fans, Revolution showcases the fascinating history of turntables and vinyl technology from the 1950s to today's cutting-edge designs.

Written by Schwartz, author of Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, who is an audio design expert and passionate about analog music, this book includes 300 illustrations from the world of turntables, from affordable to high-end, and everything in between. An essential addition to the bookshelf for analog natives and those new to the vinyl revival as well as music and design lovers.

About the author:
The founder of ultra-high-end audio equipment company Audioarts in New York City, Gideon Schwartz has been credited with conceiving and creating synergistic music systems for some of the most exacting creative individuals in the world. Though coming from wildly disparate fields of cultural influence, all of them have one thing in common – their love and appreciation for music and high-quality audio reproduction.

Schwartz is a former attorney who retired from law to pursue his passion for music and audio equipment. He has authored Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design and Revolution: The History of Turntable Design and has passionately promoted audio as a distinct expression of compelling industrial design and cultural impact and significance. His books highlight generations of audio equipment, while imbuing in the reader a sense that audio serves as an important conduit for the musical arts.

His work has led him to create home music systems for the likes of record company boss and Johnny Cash, Metallica, U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers producer Rick Rubin; along with fashion house Supreme CEO James Jebbia; art collector and founder of the Maharam textile company Michael Maharam, in addition to many other high-profile individuals in the commercial and creative arts worlds.

His knowledge of the international hi-fi world is without equal. If you want to learn more about the quest for perfect sound, you need to read Gideon Schwartz.

Specifications:
Format: Hardback
Size: 270 × 205 mm (10 5/8 × 8 1/8 in)
Pages: 264 pp
Illustrations: 300 illustrations
ISBN: 9781838665616

Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp

Squeeze every inch of detail from your record collection with our highest quality moving magnet and moving coil phono stage, with integrated headphone amp; the Duo Phono Preamplifier.

Vinyl as it's Supposed to Sound
Whether you’re dusting off your record collection or embracing analogue through the vinyl revival, there’s a unique experience to be had from the moment you drop the needle on your favourite album. To preserve the unique warmth of the vinyl sound, the Duo phono preamplifier has been carefully designed with a state-of-the-art switch mode power supply and a new surface mounted circuit board layout to reduce unwanted noise.

Why Choose a Dedicated Phono Preamplifier?
Due to the low-level signals created by a turntable, not all hi-fi amplifiers will let you connect directly to a record player. The phono preamplifier boosts this signal to something a power amplifier can work with. The challenge at this stage though is that noise can easily be added.
This is why we’ve designed the Duo around exceptional components that deliver the warm and detailed sound that’s synonymous with vinyl, all without distorting the signal from your moving magnet cartridge turntable. The switch mode power supply improves performance by switching outside of audible frequency to drastically reduce hum and new circuit board layout uses surface-mount components to reduce noise.

Vinyl. Just for You
Enjoy the warmth of vinyl privately thanks to Duo’s integrated headphone output. Uniquely, we integrated a 6.35mm headphone jack directly into the phono stage, so you can still enjoy your records when there’s no option to play out loud.
The integrated headphone output also means no need to turn on your amplifier just to power your headphones, resulting in a more eco-friendly listening experience.

Attention to Detail
If some records in your collection are a little worse for wear, the subsonic filter will help to eliminate low frequency rumbles that can be caused by imperfections within your vinyl. Combine this with the balance control for handling potential cartridge imbalances in your record player (that can cause a difference between the left and right channels) and the result is a detailed experience with accurate soundstage.

Eco Friendly
The Duo phono preamplifier is green at heart with less than half a watt standby power consumption and auto power down feature if the unit isn’t used after a 20 minute period. This in turn gives the unit the same worldwide voltage for compatibility wherever you are in the world.

Technical specifications:
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 10W
• CARTRIDGE SUPPORT: Moving Magnet | Moving Coil
• GAIN @ 1KHZ: MM: 39dB | MC: 60dB
• NOMINAL OUTPUT: 300mV
• SENSITIVITY FOR NOMINAL OUTPUT: MM: 3.35mV | MC: 305uV
• EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): MM: ~0.09uV | MC: ~0.08uV
• RIAA CURVE ACCURACY: +/- 0.3dB 30Hz-50Hz
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO GROUNDED INPUTS REF. 1V OUTPUT (20HZ-20KHZ BW): MM: >90dB | MC: >70dB
• THD+N 1KHZ (20-20KHZ BW): MM: <0.0025% | MC: <0.20%
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: MM: 47k Ohms | MC: 100 Ohms
• INPUT CAPACITANCE: 100pF
• OVERLOAD MARGIN: >30dB
• CROSSTALK @ 10KHZ: MM: >85dB | MC: 75dB
• DIMENSIONS (H X W X D): 48 x 215 x 159 mm (1.9 x 8.5 x 6.2")
• WEIGHT: 0.95kg (2.1lbs)
• WHATS IN THE BOX?: Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp, User Manual, Safety Guide, Mains Lead

Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier

Enjoy every last detail from your vinyl collection with our highest quality moving magnet phono stage, the Solo Phono Preamplifier.

Vinyl as it's Supposed to Sound
Whether you’re dusting off your record collection or embracing analogue through the vinyl revival, there’s a unique experience to be had from the moment you drop the needle on your favourite album. To preserve the unique warmth of the vinyl sound, the Solo phono preamplifier has been carefully designed with a state-of-the-art switch mode power supply and a new surface mounted circuit board layout to reduce unwanted noise.

Why Choose a Dedicated Phono Stage?
Due to the low-level signals created by a turntable, not all hi-fi amplifiers will let you connect directly to a record player. The phono preamplifier boosts this signal to something a power amplifier can work with. The challenge at this stage though is that noise can easily be added.
This is why we’ve designed the Solo around exceptional components that deliver the warm and detailed sound that’s synonymous with vinyl, all without distorting the signal from your moving magnet cartridge. The switch mode power supply improves performance by switching outside of audible frequency to drastically reduce hum and new circuit board layout uses surface-mount components to reduce noise.

Attention to Detail
If some records in your collection are a little worse for wear, the subsonic filter will help to eliminate low frequency rumbles that can be caused by imperfections within your vinyl. Combine this with the balance control for handling potential cartridge imbalances in your record player (that can cause a difference between the left and right channels) and the result is a detailed experience with accurate soundstage.

Eco Friendly
The Solo phono preamplifier is green at heart with less than half a watt standby power consumption and auto power down feature if the unit isn’t used after a 20 minute period. This in turn gives the unit the same worldwide voltage for compatibility wherever you are in the world.

Technical specifications:
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 10W
• GAIN @ 1KHZ: 39dB
• NOMINAL OUTPUT: 300mV
• SENSITIVITY FOR NOMINAL OUTPUT: 3.35mV
• EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): ~0.09uV
• RIAA CURVE ACCURACY: +/- 0.65dB 30Hz-20kHz
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO GROUNDED INPUTS REF. 1V OUTPUT (20HZ-20KHZ BW): >90dB
• THD+N 1KHZ (20-20KHZ BW): <0.0025%
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47k Ohm
• INPUT CAPACITANCE: 100pF
• OVERLOAD MARGIN: >30dB
• CROSSTALK @10KHZ: >85dB
• DIMENSIONS (H X W X D): 48x176x132 (1.9x6.9x5.2”)
• WEIGHT: 0.68kg/1.5lbs
• WHATS IN THE BOX: Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier, User Manual, Safety Guide, Mains lead

Direct Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD

• Bluetooth aptX HD – Switchable Hi-Res wireless streaming. Place the turntable on a flat-surface that suits you.
• Built-In Phono Stage – Switchable phono pre-amp, direct connection to amp – keep your setup simple.
• Direct Drive – Consistent drive speed with pitch-perfect audio reproduction.
• Pre-installed High-Output MC Cartridge – Pristine musical detail, custom design. Easy setup.
• New Tonearm with Removable Headshell – Lightweight and strong. Tracks your records flawlessly.

Just Add Vinyl
You’ve spent years curating the perfect record collection, searching for hidden gems in record shops and online – because you love music. Our shared love means that we didn’t stop with Alva TT.
We pushed on to create Alva TT V2; with a direct drive system, bespoke MC cartridge, an all-new tone-arm, and Hi-Res Bluetooth with an integrated phono stage – both now switchable.
We believe that your records deserve to sound as fantastic as they look.

King of Convenience
Alva TT V2 is for people who want to listen to records at exceptional quality – without the need to choose or fit extra components. TT V2 comes with a bespoke designed cartridge pre-installed. It connects to pretty much any audio system too, thanks to a switchable integrated phono-stage. It even works wirelessly with high quality Bluetooth speaker systems.

Hi-Res Bluetooth
Built-in Bluetooth aptX HD liberates Alva from the rest of your hi-fi. With the freedom to place an Alva deck on any flat surface, your records take centre-stage. Music can be streamed to any compatible Bluetooth kit, including headphones, at up to 24bit/48kHz Hi-Res quality. Or, you can deactivate it and simply use phono cables – it’s your call.

Integrated Phono Stage
Alva TT V2 has an integrated phono stage (phono pre-amp), derived from our award-winning Alva Duo – to reveal incredible detail from your records. It means you can connect TT V2 to any amp or compatible speaker system. You can deactivate the deck’s phono stage, too – ideal if your amp already has one or to keep upgrade options open.

MC Cartridge Pre-installed
Alva TT V2’s bespoke cartridge is ready fitted – so there’s no tricky set-up, and its sound is perfectly matched to the other components in the turntable. We designed the high-output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an exposed cantilever. It reduces unwanted resonance and vibration, delivers high levels of gain and outstanding musical detail during playback.

Direct Drive
Alva TT V2 has a medium-torque Direct Drive motor, like its predecessor the TT. The 8 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor is quartz controlled to ensure accurate turntable speed. With precision control, and silent running, Alva TT V2 achieves just 0.06% wow and flutter. This means excellent pitch stability – particularly during longer, more sustained, musical notes.

Reassuringly Solid Platter
Complimenting the direct drive motor, Alva TT V2’s platter has the feel of finely polished stone. It’s made from Polyoxymethylene, a semi-crystalline thermoplastic used in precision engineering applications, where high stiffness and dimensional stability are demanded. The weight of the platter, coupled with our medium torque direct drive motor, ensures excellent speed stability during playback of records.

All-New Tonearm
After hours of testing, our engineers selected a new high-mass, low-resonance tonearm for Alva TT V2 and Alva ST. By minimising resonant frequencies, and in combination with the cartridge, it helps retrieve the maximum detail from your records. A detachable die-cast aluminium headshell makes swapping cartridges easy – then fine-tuned with greater precision thanks to a new anti-skating dial.

Designed for Life
A record collection can last a lifetime, so why shouldn’t a turntable? We built Alva TT V2 to endure, starting with a top plate hewn from 6mm aluminium plate, and layer of EVA to absorb vibration sitting on MDF. It’s cradled in a composite chassis and weighs an impressive 10.9kg. Reassuring solid construction, with great acoustic qualities too.

Timeless Style, from London
Finished with a lunar-grey aluminium top plate and matt black plinth, tapering to our trademark floating wedge base, Alva TT V2 celebrates our timeless house-style. It’s the perfect match for our best-selling CX Series hi-fi separates and shares the laser-etched brand logo with our premium Edge Series.

Dust Never Sleeps
Keep your new Alva turntable’s finely balanced tonearm and aluminium top-plate pristine when you’ve finished spinning discs for the day, with the hinged dust-cover. It’s easy to raise, lower, remove and re-attach – the choice is yours.

Technical specifications:
• TYPE: Direct Drive
• TURNTABLE SPEEDS: 33.3, 45rpm
• WOW & FLUTTER: <0.1%
• TURNTABLE PLATTER: POM (Polyoxymethylene)
• PLATTER DIAMETER: 305mm
• PLATTER WEIGHT: 2.2kg
• AUDIO OUT: RCA Phono/Line Level (Switchable)
• BLUETOOTH: SBC/aptX/aptX HD
• POWER SUPPLY: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz
• POWER CONSUMPTION: 5.5W
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 20W
• STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION: <0.25W
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 435 x 139 x 368mm
• WEIGHT: 10.9kg
• PHONO STAGE GAIN @1KHZ: 42dB
• PHONO STAGE NOMINAL OUTPUT: 250Vrms
• PHONO STAGE INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): 0.1u Vrms
• PHONO STAGE RIAA CURVE ACCURACY: *+/- 0.3dB 30Hz-20kHz
• PHONO STAGE SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO: >90dB
• PHONO STAGE THD+N 1KHZ: 0.0025%
• PHONO STAGE INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47Ω
• PHONO STAGE INPUT CAPACITANCE: 100pF
• TONEARM TYPE: Static Balanced Tonearm w/ detachable Headshell
• TONEARM EFFECTIVE LENGTH: 221.5mm
• TONEARM OVERHANG: 19mm
• TONEARM EFFECTIVE MASS: 19.6g
• TONEARM COMPATIBLE CARTRIDGE WEIGHTS: 4.5-12g
• CARTRIDGE: High Output Moving Coil
• CARTRIDGE FREQUENCY RESPONSE: *+/- 1dB 30Hz-20kHz
• CARTRIDGE STYLUS: Elliptical
• CARTRIDGE CANTILEVER: Aluminium
• CARTRIDGE OUTPUT LEVEL: 2mV @1kHz
• CARTRIDGE TRACKING FORCE: 2g
• CARTRIDGE RECOMMENDED LOAD: 47Ω

Manual: https://manuals.cambridgeaudio.com/en/alva-tt-v2

During the second half of the 1990s, Paris experienced a dance music revolution thanks to groundbreaking artists like Daft Punk, Air, Super Discount, Motorbass, Cassius, Dimitri from Paris, Bob Sinclar and many, many more. It was a scene that became known as French Touch and was heralded throughout the world as the epitome of dance music cool, forever placing Paris on the dance culture map. Journalist and author Martin James was there right from the start, documenting the scene from its inspirations to its earliest moments and onto its global breakthrough. In the process, he inadvertently provided the French Touch moniker that became adopted throughout the world. Drawing on a dazzling array of exclusive interviews with the biggest names in French electronic music history, French Connections explores France's significant contribution to dance music culture that paved the way for the French Touch explosion.

Drawn from private collections around the world, this is the first comprehensive collection of the Saturn label’s printed record covers, along with hundreds of the best hand-designed, one-of-a-kind sleeves and disc labels decorated by Sun Ra and members of his Arkestra. Considered the foremost exponent of Afrofuturism, Sun Ra mastered a wide array of styles that spanned jazz, R&B, exotica, Afro-hybrids, electronic, big band, solo piano, orchestral, experimental, and chamber works. In his 45-year recording career, he issued an epic number of albums and he was one of the first Black musicians to own an independent label, which he named Saturn, after the planet on which he claimed to have been born. The covers of Saturn LPs, issued from 1957 to 1988, are iconic—some rolled off commercial printing presses but many were hand-crafted. These records were sold at concerts, club dates, and by mail order. As collectibles, original handmade Saturn covers sell for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars. More than just packaging for a slab of vinyl, they are works of art in their own right.

Sun Ra: Art on Saturn is the first comprehensive collection of all Saturn printed covers, along with hundreds of the best hand-designed, one-of-a-kind sleeves and disc labels, decorated by Ra himself and members of his Arkestra. Essays by Sun Ra catalog preservationist Irwin Chusid, noted Ra scholar John Corbett, and Glenn Jones, who in the 1970s signed Ra to a distribution deal that put countless homemade covers into circulation, add unique insights into the interplanetary life and work of Sun Ra and his Saturn partner Alton Abraham.

Historians have written extensively about Sun Ra and his music. This book is a tribute to the covers and to the uncredited visual artists and their rich imaginations. From the simple to the baroque to the absurd, the covers that sheathed Ra's discs reflect the tenaciousness of a genius who refused to compromise or relinquish control of his destiny.

When you start collecting records you don’t immediately need a cabinet that can hold hundreds of records. Start small with the handy and high-quality Wiltshire furniture piece. The black wire frame makes it a sleek and minimal design. The rack at the front of the Wiltshire has room for about 10 albums. The Mango wooden frame is sturdy for a stable positioning of the turntable.

Specifications:
• Real mango wood
• White washed wood
• Individually hand finished
• Black wire storage
• Holds up to 10 Albums
• Wire record slots for record storage
• No assembly needed
• Material: MDF with Mango-coloured veneer finish, steel slots
• Weight: 5,8 kg
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 48.26 cm x 35.56 cm x 50.8 cm

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, the 2M’s handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

Of course the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration.

The 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Bronze features:

The 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.

The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, a material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 22 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Fine Line
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/40 µm
Tracking force range - 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1.2 kOhm
Internal inductance - 630 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Bronze
Cartridge weight - 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, the 2M’s handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

Of course the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration.

The 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Bronze features:

The 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.

The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, a material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 22 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Fine Line
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/40 µm
Tracking force range - 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1.2 kOhm
Internal inductance - 630 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Bronze
Cartridge weight - 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

Tube phono-preamplifier

Innovative miniature sized phono preamplifier with tube output and high end sound!

Tube Box S2 is our very first product to feature a fully discreet circuit design without using any operational amplifiers (OpAmps). It also is the first product to come with replaceable tubes for tube rolling and sound-shaping. This gives the customer many options to pick from and alter the sound signature to his preference. Tube Box S2 will give a full and relaxed laid back sound with lush mids, just like you would expect it from a much bigger high end tube phono pre-amplifier. It offers support for both MM and MC cartridges and comes with many gain settings to be switched on the front panel. Five variable input impedance settings are available to adjust to any MM cartridge, the 47k ohm input impedance setting is fixed and suited for high output MC cartridges. The aluminium/metal casing is adapted to our DS2 line in looks and protects against vibrations and electromagnetic interferences for superior sound.

Compatible upgrade power supply: Accu Box S2

Features:
• Suitable for MM and MC cartridges
• Precise RIAA equalisation in two parts, passive/active
• Fully discreet circuit design without OpAmps
• 2x ECC83 tubes (replaceable)
• Front-sided Subsonic filter button
• Front-sided Gain control
• Ultra low noise circuitry with FET input stage
• Dual mono circuitry for optimized channel separation
• Polystyrene capacitors used where possible
• Gold-plated RCA in- and outputs
• External power adaptor and multiple internal power supplies
• Well-filtrated high-voltage anode power supply
• Sandwich alu/metal casing protects from vibrations and electromagnetic interference
• Available in silver or black

Technical Specifications:
• Tubes: 2 x ECC83 (12AX 7A)
• Input impedance: 10 ohms, 100 ohms, 1 kohm, 2 kohms
• Input capacitance/impedance: 47pF, 147pF, 267pF, 367 pF, 487 pF and 587 pF* / 47 kohms, Together with other input impedance settings without any influence!
• Input gain: 40 dB, 43 dB / 50 dB, 60 dB und 63 dB
• Noise floor: 80 dB (A weighted) at 40 dB input gain, 75dB (A weighted) at 50 dB and 63 dB input gain
• THD: <0.02% at 40 dB input gain <0.05% at 50 dB and 63 dB input gain
• RIAA-equalisation curve accuracy: +/- 0.4 dB/20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Subsonic filter: at 20 Hz with 18 dB/octave
• Input: 1 pair RCA/phono sockets
• Line-level output: 1 pair RCA/phono sockets
• Outboard power supply: 18 V / 1.000 mA DC, suitable for your country's mains supply
• Power consumption: 470 mA DC, <1W in standby
• Dimensions W x H x D with sockets: 103 x 73 x 131 mm
• Weight: 410 g without power supply