The Great Witchdoctor Q&A: Paul Quilter
For the best part of five decades, Paul Quilter has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most reputable hi-fi dealers/importers. Now on
Dance around the world with Corben Simpson
He won a Silver Scroll award in 1971. He sang for Blerta. He recorded an album in bed. After more than 50 years Corben
Technics revs up with Lamborghini
Technics and Lamborghini get together on a hot new turntable project.
This turntable runs on batteries and sounds incredible
Reviewer ANDREW BAKER liked the last The Wand turntable so much he bought it. Now there’s a ‘Master’ version to contemplate.
Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable: audiophile delight
Don't let anyone tell you that this turntable is not for audiophiles, writes ANDREW BAKER, who gives the SL-1200GR2 our highest award.
Pacific Audio fest and a tale of three pressings
Veteran Kiwi hi-fi creator Simon Brown took his Wand turntable to the fabulous Seattle-based Pacific Audio Fest hi-fi show. Here's his take on the
This Melbourne hi-fi show is worth a trip across the Tasman
Delayed for a couple of years by the dreaded Covid, the StereoNET Hi-Fi & AV show in June is a must for Kiwi audiophiles.
The Wand EQ MM/MC Phonostage REVIEW
Designed by the late Kiwi hi-fi legend Gary Morrison, The Wand EQ is given a detailed appraisal by Witchdoctor stereo guru ANDREW BAKER.
The Wand 14-4 Turntable REVIEW
ANDREW BAKER spends quality time with a New Zealand-made turntable that's both a work of art and an exceptional piece of engineering.
Two sound blokes
GARY STEEL sits back and hears the angels sing as two NZ hi-fi legends “wow” him with a selection of delectable audio delights.
Technics SL-1500C Turntable REVIEW
It’s rare to come across a product that’s practically flawless, but GARY STEEL is so taken with Technics’ entry-level turntable that he gave it
Pro-Ject’s Most Popular Turntable Redefined
Pro-Ject’s newly-named Debut Carbon Evo turntable will turn up in NZ this October with a major makeover. Pro-Ject’s Australasian distributor, Interdyn, has announced
Linn’s New Karousel Single-Point Bearing
The enduring Linn Sondek LP12 turntable just got even better with the smoother rotation of its new retro-fitted Karousel single-point bearing.
Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable REVIEW
A turntable for less than $400? It’s going to be shit, ain’t it? Well no, actually, writes GARY STEEL, who is still picking his
The Other Chris Thompson From Hamilton
Chris Thompson has a collectable new mini-album out this week. That Chris Thompson. Let GARY STEEL explain.
Pro-Ject Releases New Vinyl Cleaning Range
The famous turntable brand releases two swish record cleaning machines.
Cleaning Up The Sound With Amari
RICHARD VAREY gets his records spick and span with two new cleaning options.
Getting Down And Dirty With My Records
Have you tried a Spin Clean with The Groovinator? Or L’Art du Son? RICHARD VAREY has, and it's not only given new life to
An Amazing Artisanal Turntable From Dunedin
RICHARD VAREY gives his first impressions of Simon Brown’s first turntable, The Wand 14-4.
Sumiko Goes With Sound Group In NZ
Soundgroup has announced that it is to distribute Sumiko cartridges in New Zealand.
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