Tom Martin reviews the DS Audio 003 Cartridge and Phonostage System. He talks its competitive price point, the nature of optical cartridges, and why the 003 is his current favorite cartridge.
“Every range has its sweet spot, and the Master 3 is certainly that for DS Audio – …” “…one of the best-sounding cartridges money can buy.”
"There are no two ways about it, when it comes to clarity and precision we haven’t heard anything better anywhere near this price level."
The Hana Umami Blue, capping off an outstanding introductory year in 2023, is featured in ToneAudio's year-end issue, where it was awarded the 2023 Tone Exceptional Value Award.
The Clearaudio Performance DC AiR is a straightforward-looking table, that shows off German engineering with insane tolerances, elegant design, and a high level of build quality.
"The Umami Red seems to get the maximum possible performance from the Phonomena III preamplifier. Vocal clarity is near reference quality. Together, they offer all-around excellent performance."