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Technics doubles down on fidelity with SL-1500CS and ΔΣ-Drive tech
hi-fi10 days ago

Technics doubles down on fidelity with SL-1500CS and ΔΣ-Drive tech

Technics has introduced the SL-1500CS, an updated version of its popular SL-1500C, featuring the ΔΣ-Drive motor tech first seen on higher-end models to further cut motor vibrations and improve rotation accuracy. The turntable preserves the SL-1500C’s strong build (iron-coreless direct drive, S-shaped tonearm, built-in MM phono stage) and adds a metallic grey finish. It ships in March 2026 for £1099, continuing Technics’ premium direct-drive line and offering enthusiasts a refined vinyl replay experience.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#delta-sigma-drive#hi-fi#sl-1500cs
music1 month ago

Rhino unveils 2026 Record Store Day vinyl avalanche

Rhino has announced 51 limited-edition vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2026 from Warner Music Group’s catalog, spanning deluxe editions, live recordings, and color variants from artists like Air, Bowie, The Doors, The Cure, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Yes, and more. These exclusives will be available only at participating independent record stores on April 18, with a wide range of formats and pressings.

via rhino.com|
#limited-edition#music#record-store-day
Record Store Day 2026 Unveils 350+ Vinyl Drops, From Pink Floyd to Katseye
music-news1 month ago

Record Store Day 2026 Unveils 350+ Vinyl Drops, From Pink Floyd to Katseye

Record Store Day 2026 will offer more than 350 exclusive vinyl releases in independent shops on April 18, spanning classic live sets from Pink Floyd and Bruce Springsteen to contemporary acts like Katseye, the Wicked cast and Bruno Mars, plus a wide array of jazz and hip-hop titles. Items are labeled as RSD Exclusive or RSD First and set in limited quantities—some as high as tens of thousands—so collectors should check the official RSD lineup for the full list of releases.

via Variety|
#exclusives#lineup#music-news
Predator Score Goes to Vinyl with Killer of Killers, Plus a Badlands Vinyl Tease
movies1 month ago

Predator Score Goes to Vinyl with Killer of Killers, Plus a Badlands Vinyl Tease

Mutant, in collaboration with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios, is releasing the first physical vinyl of Benjamin Wallfisch’s Predator: Killer of Killers score, featuring new artwork by Oliver Barrett and liner notes by Dan Trachtenberg; the 140 g color vinyl goes up for presale January 30 at madebymutant.com for $30, and Mutant also plans a vinyl release for Predator: Badlands.

via Gizmodo|
#killer-of-killers#movies#mutant
Sony returns to vinyl with two Bluetooth-enabled turntables
technology1 month ago

Sony returns to vinyl with two Bluetooth-enabled turntables

Sony unveils its first new turntables since 2019: the PS-LX3BT ($399.99) and PS-LX5BT ($499.99), both with one‑button automatic playback, a USB output for digitizing vinyl, a switchable phono/line EQ, and 96kHz/24-bit wireless aptX Adaptive hi‑res Bluetooth. The LX3BT uses a 3.5 g cartridge, the LX5BT uses a 2 g cartridge and detachable RCA cables, with the LX5BT’s platter/mat materials not specified. Preorders are open now for a February release (LX3BT) and an April release (LX5BT); this could be Sony’s final line of turntables as the company reevaluates its home‑entertainment business amid a potential TCL joint venture.

via The Verge|
#bluetooth#hi-res-audio#sony
Taylor Swift Drives 19th Straight Uptick in U.S. Vinyl Sales
music1 month ago

Taylor Swift Drives 19th Straight Uptick in U.S. Vinyl Sales

U.S. vinyl sales rose for the 19th consecutive year in 2025, up 8.6% to 47.9 million units, led by Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl, according to Luminate’s year-end report. Total U.S. physical album sales increased 6.5%, while digital album sales fell 15.9%. The year also saw two albums surpass 5 million units (Swift and Morgan Wallen), and On-Demand Audio streaming grew 4.6% in the U.S., with broader industry notes on genre shifts, premium streaming, and AI-related market dynamics.

via Variety|
#life-of-a-showgirl#luminate#morgan-wallen
Seeking solace in analog islands amid digital chaos
culture2 months ago

Seeking solace in analog islands amid digital chaos

Amidst the digital age's distractions and automation, people across generations are seeking refuge in analog activities like painting, mailing handwritten cards, driving manual cars, and listening to vinyl records, driven by a desire for tangible, personal experiences and nostalgia. These practices serve as a counterbalance to the digital ephemera, fostering human connection and a sense of authenticity.

via ABC News|
#analog#culture#digital-detox