This global celebration honored 55 years of Excel Sound and introduced their new flagship cartridge, the Hana Umami Black.
OCTOBER 29, 2025
"So…in the V2.1 we have a more neutral, more dynamic, better tracking, higher-resolution Goldfinger Statement. As moving coils go, it is unquestionably top rank...If you crave the speed, detail, and soundstaging of a moving coil but also hunger for the tonal neutrality and tracking of a good mm, the Goldfinger V2.1 may be exactly what you’re looking for. In moving coils, it is my current favorite. “
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"Sonics were a leap and a bound over the original entry-level Concept, which Neil Gader also reviewed. Rock-solid stability, timing accuracy, and resolving power make the Clearaudio Signature turntable a no-brainer recommendation. Add ease of setup and a buttery smooth cueing mechanism, and this becomes the affordable analog rig you've been waiting for.”
OCTOBER 29, 2025
"...the optical cartridge offers a more open, dynamic, pacey and detailed sound, delivering excitement and energy while capturing subtle nuances in the mix and individual musicians’ contributions."
AUGUST 13, 2025