In order for your High-Fidelity system to operate to full capacity and deliver the best possible sound quality, we present you with exclusive products from maPlatine.com. If you are looking for the best analogue equipment, then you have come to the right place. We have picked out a few flagship products from our catalogue, showcasing the most prestigious ones.
High-end vinyl turntables
VPI Classic Signature turntable
VPI’s Classic Signature vinyl turntable is an enhanced version of the best buy, the Classic III turntable. This prestigious vinyl turntable comes in two finish variants: Rosewood wood and glossy black. From the opening bars, you can understand why the specialist press is so enthusiastic about VPI’s Classic Signature vinyl turntable: Voted ‘Best product of the year’ by Stereophyle magazine, ‘Golden Ear’ by the prestigious Absolute Sound magazine, ‘Editor’s Choice’ by TAS Audio, the Classic Signature is a multiple award-winning product. In fact, playback is incredibly realistic, the very wide soundstage gives a new lease of life to your vinyl records. Would recommend!
Signature 12 vinyl turntable
Pro-Ject’s Signature 12 vinyl turntable is the flagship of the famous Austrian brand Pro-Ject. You have all the Austrian firm’s expertise in this very high-end vinyl turntable. As the name suggests, it has a great 12-inch long unipivot tonearm. Pro-Ject’s Signature 12 turntable also has a digital speed controller, Speedbox , with a touch screen that synchronises, stabilises and controls the two motors. The aluminium platter (10.5 kg) and heavy chassis protect the Signature 12 from any vibration and colouration. It comes in three amazing finishes: two wood versions (olive and mahogany) and a more conventional glossy black version. Read one of our customers’ enthusiastic review about this vinyl turntable. 5/5 stars – A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! ‘I wanted to pamper myself … And I was looking for an efficient and well-designed European product… There was not a vast selection to pick from. I have always liked Pro-Ject’s products and their incredible value for money! This turntable was designed by the same person as the well-famed EAT FORTE. In fact, it uses several of its parts (e.g. motor, feet, base design), with a number of additional interesting features such as a FreeWheels like the VPI HRX and a Touch-sensitive DC controller! And the new Pro-Ject 12-inch unipivot tonearm. On Maplatine.com’s advice (and working with my budget) it came with an Ortofon Cadenza Black. I already had a good turntable before this purchase, but after playing it for only a few seconds, I was literally blown away! The timbre, dynamics, bass, etc. that this signature can reproduce are amazing! And the difference compared with lower-end models. I put my CD player up for sale on Ebay … Long live vinyl records, 2014 will definitely be a musical year! Thanks to the maplatine.com team 🙂 ‘
Clearaudio Master Innovation vinyl turntable
To end the review of vinyl turntables on a high note, here is a presentation of the great Master Innovation from the German manufacturer Clearaudio. Those of you who dream of owning Clearaudio‘s legendary Statement will be thrilled to know that the Master Innovation uses most of its innovations without the steep price! We organised a testing session of the Master Innovation in June 2015 for our customers. Read about the event and the test of this unique vinyl turntable on our blog article.
Prestigious phono cartridges
Benz Micro Wood SH MC cartridge
What makes the Benz Micro Wood SH MC cartridge so unique compared to other products by the Swiss cartridge manufacturer is its amazing wooden structure. This high-end model captures the essence of Benz Micro, combining definition and warmth. It delivers a precise and elegant sound reproduction and the realistic soundstage heightens the experience. A prestigious cartridge, a benchmark in the range!
Kiseki Blue N.S MC cartridge
The Kiseki Blue N.S MC cartridge is a top pick, the return of these legendary vintage cartridges brings new impetus to the Hi-Fi cartridge market. The Japanese firm has retained its expertise in terms of accuracy and has improved the performance of its products, incorporating new technology. This is a great MC cartridge with an aluminium body with an exquisite celestial blue colour. The reproduction is stunningly accurate, the soundstage is very wide, the instruments and vocals are very accurate, which results in very realistic playback. We heartily recommend it!
Accuphase AC-5 MC cartridge
The Accuphase AC-5 MC cartridge is maPlatine.com’s top pick, combining musicality, details and soundstage, it ranks amongst the 3 leading Hi-Fi cartridges on the market. The AC-5 is well designed and delivers a great sonic performance. We heartily recommend this benchmark model.
Aurorasound Vida phono preamp
The Aurorasound Vida phono preamp is a benchmark in the world of High-Fidelity. It is made in Japan and is a cutting-edge product with a slightly vintage design, which makes it so likeable. The signal is processed in a housing protected from electromagnetic and static charges. Adjustment is made very easy with the front-mounted buttons, depending on your setup, in addition the impedance can be adjusted just as easily with a 6-way selector on the rear panel. The Aurorasound Vida is available in four variants for various setup modes for moving coil cartridges and moving magnet cartridges. A top pick that we would recommend without a second’s hesitation.
Double Matrix Pro Sonic record cleaner
Clearaudio’s Double Matrix Pro Sonic record cleaner follows in the footsteps of the famous Double Matrix Pro record cleaner with added efficiency thanks to the sonic technology that cleans records in depth! Every step of the cleaning process is controlled at the touch of a switch and is very easy to use. Designed for intensive use for large vinyl record collections, you will be impressed by the end result of this record cleaner. Clearaudio’s Double Matrix Pro Sonic record cleaner is certainly one of the best models on the market. It will give your LPs a new lease of life. They will come out as good as new.
Nordost Valhalla V2 Phono Cable – 1.25 m
Nordost’s Valhalla V2 phono cable is a great tonearm lead. American manufacturer Nordost applied its ingenuity and expertise to develop this unique phono cable. It is a benchmark, which is why it is used with many high-end vinyl turntables like VPI… Playback is impressive, with a perfect balance once the break-in period is over. The sound is amazingly accurate, both in terms of articulation in bass and treble, as well as in the striking accuracy of the vocals and instruments. This accessory is definitely a must-have in your Hi-Fi setup! We have given you a presentation of the most efficient Hi-Fi analogue products on maPlatine.com. For further information and advice on these products, please send us an e-mail at contact@maplatine.com. At the end of the day, only music matters!