Zavfino and 1877Phono are no strangers to Mono & Stereo readers, having already been featured in our reviews. The latest review focuses on the very interesting Zavfino ZV8-X turntable, which has a few aces of its own up its sleeve. Zavfino has extensive experience in contract design and manufacturing of turntables and components for many prestigious brands in the high-end […]
It can be said that Kronos Audio has unintentionally created a subversive effect on the market. In the high-end audio industry, no one knows what can and will happen to a particular brand when it hits the market, but Kronos Audio’s impressive track record with its firm, steadily growing product portfolio and impressive customer base around the world is proof […]
Why is the tonearm so often neglected, even though it is of paramount importance in vinyl reproduction? It is not easy to find a consensus, but perhaps the crux of the matter is the overabundance of tone arms, which are not exactly based on profound science but are all too often a product of the imagination and the sum of […]
Here is another highly interesting product reviewed by yours truly. As you can read in this review, the HOLBO Airbearing Turntable System MK2 by Boštjan Holc is a remarkable achievement in many ways. HOLBO Holc Boštjan built his first air-bearing turntable and tonearm about 20 years ago. The air bearing used in the HOLBO Airbearing Turntable System MK2 is the […]
I have met Janusz and Robert Sikora many times at the high-end audio shows. Especially at the Audio Show Warsaw. There was always something that caught my attention and invited me to learn more about the products. But not only the design and particular traits. The analog frontend of J. Sikora Turntables had something highly engaging and inviting. J.Sikora Turntables has shown […]
Those of you who follow my venture for some time, know that I highly appreciate Gold Note high-end audio manufacturer from Italy. But I do not only cherish the brand, that has under the baton of visionary Maurizio Aterini managed to achieve an important and inspiring position at the high-end audio market. Their clear focus and dedication of creating genuine […]
The Leap of Faith Call me superficial, if you may, and I’d still do it again. I have a soft spot for fancy looking tonearms, and I would buy them on looks alone. When the DaVinci Grandezza tonearm came out more than 10 years ago, I took the plunge as soon as I saw the photos. Then with the subsequent […]
Here is another insightful and out of the box review: “The Dark Knight Rises: Artisan Fidelity – Technics SP10 Mk3 NGS” by our Senior Analog Contributing writer Richard H. Mak If the cloud is darkened, by a fear it cannot name. If the mind is baffled, when the rules don’t fit the game, Who will answer? Who will answer? Who will […]
In my travels and frequent correspondence, the Thales Tonarm Simplicity II tonearm was too often served as a subject of discussion to simply ignore it. Usually, I don’t ask for a review samples. It works the other way around in 99%, but in this particular case, I really wanted to understand and hands-on experience the inner working of this unique […]
Great and insigthfull reading again from Mono and Stereo’s Senior Analog Contributing writer and our premium asset Richard H. Mak – The Mighty VPI Titan Turntable. It was a cold winter night with a heavy blizzard pounding our city. As the temperature dropped to -8F outside, a bottle of 1997 Ceretto Bricco Rocche Prapo Barolo kept me warm while rich […]
The Zavfino 1877Phono’s name first caught the market’s attention back in 2015, when they introduced the ZV5 Revolution Series turntable. With their custom multi-colored paint option, the ZV5 offers a funky alternative to the adventurous soul who wants to print onto the plinth whatever graphics their hearts’ desire. The thought of having a celebrity politician’s face printed onto the platter […]