Reviews
The WallyLoupe started as a cartridge alignment tool, but it quickly became one of the most useful accessories on my turntable setup. In this review, I look at how it replaced my jeweler’s loupe, why it makes cartridge setup easier, and the unexpected ways it helps with record inspection.
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Stack Audio’s AUVA EQ component isolators bring vibration control to hi-fi electronics, helping reduce mechanical noise, improve focus, and let the system sound more stable, detailed, and complete.
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Joni Mitchell's "Court and Spark" returns in Rhino High Fidelity's latest all-analog reissue. Cut by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, this premium pressing delivers exceptional clarity, warmth, and musicality, bringing new life to one of the defining albums of the 1970s.
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Mobile Fidelity's 45RPM reissue of Stone Temple Pilots' No. 4 reveals new depth, detail, and scale in one of the band's most underrated albums. Discover why this pressing may be the definitive way to experience the 1999 hard rock classic.
Definitive Sound Series
Capitol Records revisits Pet Sounds with its 2026 Definitive Sound Series One-Step release, delivering one of the most natural and emotionally engaging presentations of this legendary album I’ve heard.
Vinyl Records
Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet finally returns to vinyl for the first time since 2012, and this new reissue from Experience Vinyl and Ninja Tune delivers quiet surfaces, stunning realism, expansive soundstage, and emotionally engaging performances worthy of the album’s legendary reputation.
First Look
Recorded in 1958, years before bossa nova became a global phenomenon, Bud Shank’s 'Holiday in Brazil' captures jazz and Brazilian music colliding in real time. This new Impex Records pressing shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked and atmospheric jazz recordings of its era.
Raye
An ambitious, theatrical album that refuses to play by the rules What if one of the most talked-about albums of 2026 wasn’t built around a single hit? That’s exactly what RAYE delivers with This Music May Contain Hope. No obvious chorus. No easy standout track. And yet,
Vinyl Records
After eight years, Robyn returns with Sexistential—a bold, experimental album that trades hooks for ideas. It’s thought-provoking and well-crafted on vinyl, but may leave some listeners wanting more.
Hi-Fi & Audio
The DS Audio ION-001 Vinyl Ionizer tackles one of vinyl’s most overlooked issues—static. In this review, we explore how it works, what it improves, and whether eliminating static during playback actually makes a difference in real-world listening.