Teac vrds-701

V PI’s Prime record player has been something of a favourite of ours since we reviewed it back in 2015. Since then, the deck has become one of our go-to recommendations for anyone wanting a true taste

Vertere Acoustics’ high-end turntables have dazzled us with their outstanding rhythmic and dynamic expression and innovative engineering. But what impresses us even more is how this brand dares to thi

Ever heard of the Rega Naiad? Don’t worry, not many people have. It’s the best record player Rega can make and was designed with little regard for cost or ease of manufacture. Originally it was only a

Chances are, you have seen a Michell GyroDec turntable before. The iconic turntable from the 1980s, with its spinning brass weights in a suspended design and distinctive engineering remains, even toda

When you think of ‘proper’ hi-fi, what do you see? If you’re anything like me, you’re imagining a stack of identically proportioned black boxes attached to some equally statuesque speakers. There have

Thoughts of Cambridge Audio’s original CXA81 bring a wistful smile to our face, as it won back-to-back What Hi-Fi? Awards for four years. In fact, we named it our Product of the Year in the stereo amp