We are only half way through 2016 and it is already very promising in terms of new analogue products. maPlatine.com gives you an overview of the new top pick products for the beginning of 2016!
New turntables in 2016
Clearaudio Whitemotion vinyl turntable
We have already told you so much about the Whitemotion, we don’t know what more to add… but we just couldn’t leave it out of our 2016 top pick list. This Whitemotion vinyl turntable stems from the collaboration between maPlatine.com and German brandClearaudio itself! We are proud to present you with a product from the prestigious brand in a limited and exclusive edition! The detailed, accurate sonic performance with little colouration of this record player will allow you to enjoy a wide variety of musical styles. For the price (under €1,000), you will hardly find any competition! _1.jpg "Platine vinyle Clearaudio Whitemotion")
Pro-Ject Essential II Reference vinyl turntable
Pro-Ject’s Essential II Reference vinyl turntable is an upgrade to the Essential II vinyl turntable. Many of its characteristics have been used. Only the phono cartridge has changed: it is now fitted with the OM10 MM cartridge from the famous brand Ortofon. This new product delivers a significantly superior sound quality! We are fully convinced by the Austrian manufacturer’s latest product. 
Kuzma Stabi S vinyl turntable
Kuzma’s Stabi S vinyl turntable is revolutionising the design of vinyl turntables! The rectangular design has been replaced by a cylindrical ‘T’ shape. And it does not affect its audiophile capabilities, quite to the contrary. Thanks to its great Stogi S unipivot tonearm, you will get an outstanding sound reproduction. If you are one of those audiophiles who want neutrality, then this record player will make your day! This Stabi S is a serious contender to the other turntables currently available on the market… 
REGA Planar 3 vinyl turntable
The REGA Planar 3 vinyl turntable was the brand’s first innovation for 2016. And it is none other than the latest version of the famous P3… This new turntable definitely keeps its promises. As you start playing the record, you immediately recognise the British brand’s distinctive sound: musicality, balance, dynamics, tempo, etc. No sooner was the Planar 3 released on the market, it was already critically acclaimed by the specialist press, getting the “5 star” rating from the magazine What Hi-Fi. The legendary vinyl turntable has made a successful comeback. Well done! 
REGA Planar 2 vinyl turntable
Announced a few months ago, all the fans of the British brand were waiting for the new REGA Planar 2! Well here we are! This turntable is now officially available on maPlatine.com. With this product, REGA offers a model to bridge the RP1 and the Planar 3. The REGA Planar 2 vinyl turntable comes with the REGA Carbon MM cartridge and will live up to your expectations with its vibrant and detailed sonic performance. With its two major innovations, we can safely assume that 2016 will be a successful year for REGA ! 
The new Hi-Fi cartridges of 2016
Grado Reference 2 line MM cartridges
Grado has developed a second version of its MM cartridge range, called ‘Reference’. To make it easily identifiable, the brand decided to add the suffix 2 to the name of the 4 cartridges in the range: Platinum-2, Sonata-2, Master-2 and Reference-2. This new line is completely different from the first version! Aesthetically, these phono cartridges are crafted and carved in high quality wood. Technically, they have a new OTL generator. All this is used to achieve an outstanding analogue sound reproduction. And there is more because all these Reference cartridges are compatible with all MM phono inputs. In short, a success! 
Grado Statement 2 MC cartridges
For the second version of its range of MC cartridges called ‘Statement’, Grado applied the same principle: adding the 2 behind the name of the 4 cartridges (Platinum-2, Sonata-2, Master-2 and Reference-2), the carved wooden body and the new OTL generator. This way, all the assets of the Reference range also feature on the Statement range. And naturally, they have others: detail, definition, subtleness, neutrality… To obtain the best possible audiophile performance, you will need a suitable preamp! Grado starts 2016 with a bang with this second successful product. 
New cables for 2016
Tellurium Q phono cables
Tellurium Q’s phono cable range features amongst the list of new products for 2016 and we just love them! Three cables are part of this phono line: Tellurium Q Blue, Tellurium Q Black and Tellurium Q Black Diamond. Each phono cable favours timbre and neutrality. The value for money is simply amazing! 
Wireworld’s interconnect cables
Wireworld’s interconnect cables are now available at maPlatine.com! We currently have 4 interconnect cables from US brand Wireworld: Terra, Luna 7, Solstice 7 and Oasis 7. Their technology delivers incredible audiophile results. Audiophiles with exacting standards will be thrilled by these interconnect cables and won’t have to spend a fortune! 
New accessories of 2016
Flux HiFi Sonic stylus cleaner
The Flux HiFi Sonic stylus cleaner hit the analogue market a few months ago and is already getting quite a lot of attention! In fact, it has won two awards from the Hi-Fi specialist press: Analogue and Fair Audio. And no wonder, this new product is simply incredible… Its ease of use and results completely convinced us. The Flux Hi-Fi Sonic combines a brush and a cleaning fluid, as well as a bit of elbow grease because you have to do the work yourself! You will no longer worry about breaking your stylus when trying to clean it… A big favourite of ours, which will quickly become a must to keep your stylus clean! 
Acoustical Systems SMARTstylus and SMARTractor template and protractor
Acoustical Systems’s templates and protractors are must-have tools in 2016! Thanks to the magnifying glass supplied with the SMARTstylus, you will be able to set the vertical and lateral angle of the stylus of your Hi-Fi cartridge with great precision. And for a finer adjustment, the SMARTractor is what you need! Thanks to this alignment protractor, you will also be able to align your tonearm to perfection. You can use the SMARTractor on any tonearm. You will get an amazing result. And furthermore, both tools are easy to use. They are definitely essentials for the perfectionists out there! 
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The year 2016 is not over yet and we can already say that many other innovations will be unveiled in the next half… So stay tuned for more!