QUINTESSENCE CONNECTION ROOM - DS AUDIO GRAND MASTER | STEREOPHILE.COM

This global celebration honored 55 years of Excel Sound and introduced their new flagship cartridge, the Hana Umami Black.

"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.”

"...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."