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The Model 60, SME’s most technically advanced precision turntable, is available as a bespoke one-of-one commission. Each masterpiece is handcrafted exclusively for you, with a custom anodised colour and hand-finished aluminium chassis—a true work

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The Spendor A1. 2 is a compact bookshelf speaker. Its Mk2 design preserves the original’s character while enhancing performance, delivering captivating clarity with warmth and charm. It remains tuneful and articulate near walls or in small rooms,

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Here’s what you’ve been missing at Audio Lounge, Mumbai. Equipment available for demo
Rockport Atria II, SME Model 35, Nagra Classic Power Amplifier, Nagra Compact Phono, Nagra Compact Streamer, Nagra Classic DAC, and Siltech Cables.

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Rockport Technologies
Lyra and Orion Speakers

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Artistry in audio since 1974

Since 1974, Exposure has perfected the art of creating authentic Hi-Fi for music lovers. While the audio market has evolved, our commitment to uncompromising quality remains. Designed, engineered and proudly made in

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Nagra HD Phono

After years of intensive research and development, the HD Phono is now available for discerning vinyl listeners. It perfectly complements Nagra’s HD range, including the acclaimed HD PREAMP, HD DACX, and HD AMP monoblocks. Nagra’s

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Hi-Fi News reviews the Nagra phono preamp with VFS. The new Nagra Compact Phono delivers most of its predecessors’ quality and performance in a compact, elegant housing. Its ultra-simplified signal path provides the essence of RIAA correction for

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Boulder 2150 Mono Power Amplifier and 2110 Preamplifier reviewed by TAS staff on November 25, 2023.

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One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing thoughtful reviewers spend real time with our products. Thank you to Edgar Kramer and the SoundStage! Australia team for their thorough review of the Rockport LYNX. “The Lynx proved itself to be

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Rockport Technologies ORION! The ORION’s aesthetic appeal directly reflects its purpose-driven design, while its legendary performance results from every carefully considered choice. Fluent in every musical language, it opens a gateway to recorded

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The Rockport Technologies LYNX is a three-way floorstanding speaker with a 1-inch waveguide-mounted beryllium dome tweeter, 6-inch carbon-fiber sandwich midrange, and 10-inch carbon-fiber sandwich woofer. It delivers 23 Hz–30 kHz response (–3 dB),

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The Verdict

The SME Model 8 is a refined, high-end turntable package with outstanding build quality. Its bundled 309 tonearm is a major sonic and setup advantage, while the external speed control delivers exceptional pitch stability. The result is

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One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing thoughtful reviewers spend real time with our products. Thank you to Edgar Kramer and the SoundStage! Australia team for their thorough review of the Rockport LYNX. “The Lynx proved itself to be

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The perks of being digital: I can go from dancing in my bedroom to piloting my own mecha without messing up my hair. What would you do with yours?

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Sometimes you don’t need anything extraordinary to enjoy the moment. Just pause, breathe, and let things flow.

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Coffee, silence, and a few minutes to myself before the day begins. Not sure if I need more energy or another coffee—probably both. Do you enjoy these quiet morning moments too?

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Today I can’t decide... One day I’m all about green, the next I don’t want to take off red. So I’ll leave it to you—which one would you choose? Green or red?

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You don’t always feel like training... but it feels so good when you leave thinking, “I’m glad I came.

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Beach afternoons have something that can’t be explained��you simply have to experience them. The light changes, time slows down, and for a while, nothing else matters.