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No.2 HHV Exclusive Curacao Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Shapes of Rhythm is proud to present the self-titled debut LP of Turkish psychedelic pop from Mldva & Çınar Timur. This record is a celebration of the classic music and culture typically of the 70s and 80s, but which also leans into western jazz funk and soul jazz moments. If you're into the Turkish music legends of the 70s and 80s such as Barış Manço and more recently Altın Gün or Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, you've come to the right place.
Mldva were formed in Krakow, Poland in 2013 as a DJ and production outfit. Under the influence of Greek and Turkish folk and psych-rock music they began to transform into a band, taking up instruments including the Saz which is one of the most recognisable trademarks of the Turkish sound. Two years later in 2015 they invited Turkish instrumentalist Çınar Timur to join them and this completes the line up on their debut. This electric album is packed with excellently-recorded expansive tracks which are full of energy, psychedelic deep grooves, hard-hitting breakbeats and everything else you'd expect with classic Turkish sounds.
The instrumental double-header of Neşat Erkaş' Zülüf Dökülmüş Yüze, moving into the time-honoured traditional Kozan Dağıis the perfect opening track. The introduction is an overture of sorts with two minutes of Çınar Timur's pondering guitar. This tees up the record perfectly before heading into a break-beat driven workout with the band matching Çınar's evocative and energetic riffing. The result is a tight sound and a heavy groove that sets the tone for what's to come.
With the band unveiled, Sarı Çizmeli Mehmet Ağa, written by Barış Manço (a legend in Turkish popular music), hits a relaxed, deeper and more psychedelic groove, dominated by Wojciech Długosz's dreamy Rhodes piano, set against choppy wah-wah guitar licks that characterize that classic electric Turkish pop sound. We're introduced to Ulaş Çıbuk's vocals for the first time, telling the historic tale of a charitable village lord Mehmet Ağa from 19c Anatolia known for his generosity. He shared his fortune with people inneed and as a result, died penniless. This track also features the unique sound of Çınar's Mictrotonal electric guitar.
Bir Adım Öte is Mldva & Çınar Timur's magnificent mellow moment, marking the halfway point in their debut. The group shows that it's not all about the frenetic in a nod to western Soul-Jazz constructs. They showcase restraint, emotion and that joy in repetition of a wonderful guitar refrain. Not content with holding this down, Wojciech Długosz's Rhodes solo steps into a world that's US-influenced Soul jazzand is a lesson in reduction and feeling. Çınar Timur then takes a solo turn, keeping it western-influenced with an on the spot improvisation. When the three minutes of solos are over, we're brought back out of thedream and towards the East again.
Adımız Miskindir Bizim kicks off like a hip hop/funk crossover tune, until the chord changes muscle in, to remind you where you are in the world. As with other tracks on the debut, the tune is marked by recurring motifs, this time from Çınar's microtonal electric guitar. We've more solo Rhodes action, thist ime busier and more urgent. The lyrics–originally written by Yunus Emre – criticizevalues such as holding grudges that destroy ideas of love, friendship and peace among people which causes hostility. Adımız Miskindir Bizim concludes with an uplifting vocal vamp which switches it up unlike any of thetracks on the LP.
In Fesupanallah– made most popular by Erkin Koray – Ulaş Çıbuk sings about the simple subject ofbeing patient with never ending problems in life, and trying to find a solution for them. This cut takes a rhythmical side-step to the rest of the album. The kick drum maps out a solid four-four, but the vocals and guitar lines move around it to impose Fesupanallah as being the record's most traditionally Turkish-sounding cut.
The album's closing track Ölüm Allah'ın Emri (another Manço classic) was recorded live in the band's more familiar surroundings of Krakow's Cheder Cafe during 2020's Jewish Culture Festival. The lyrics tell the tale of someone who has accepted death but cannot accept the separation that comes with it. We open with a dreamy, psychedelic mood before progressing into a heavy-riffing rock feeling with probing synths. Ulaş delivers his vocals over the top of a stripped back, shuffling groove. As the track progresses towards a frenetic conclusion, drummer Szymon Piotrowski cuts loose, combining with Grzegorz Dąbek's synth lines.
Mldva & Çınar Timur's debut LP is not the sound of a band starting out. Taking time to hone their craft and let influences across the global spectrum of music mature, this is the result of years of jamming, gigging and collaborating. Now, after prestigious festival appearances and their place on Saz Power – an essential modern Turkish music compilation – they're making a lasting contribution to a rich, time-honored culture. Mldva & Çınar Timur releases Friday 30 June 2023 on limited edition vinyl LP and digital download/streaming services on Shapes of Rhythm. Global distribution by Kudos Records.

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Erobique (Carsten Meyer)

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (a sexy)

30,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Limited to 1000 copies on curacao colored vinyl. Exclusive to HHV customers.

Vacation. Not only in Italy.

A backpack trip through Australia, a campfire in the allotment.

In the car with friends through the Lunenburg Heath or just a short holiday in your head, during the rainy lunch break or with a glass of spritzer on the balcony. And that includes music, music, music! Grooves that roll into the distance like an Intercity, Rhodes chords soft as the sand on the beach and synthesizers that sparkle like the reflections on the ocean. Music as colorful as a Hawaiian shirt and as warming as the morning sun. Welcome to Erobique's second album: "Erobique No.2"

Here, even the song titles are in holiday mood:

"Ahoj!" greets the young "Springinsfeld". The "Mantas" glide elegantly around the "Acquamarina". "Salut les Copines!" we call to the neighboring boat. "Come along to the 'Ravedave!'" it echoes back happily. "Riding Low" is the motto, and the "Arpeggiator" condenses the "Synaesthesia" of the foggy senses in a wonderful way. The "Italotape" in the cassette deck plays the "Hit Song of Both of Us".

That's all so nice "Verkackt", that sounds like "Future Music"!

Carsten Meyer released his debut album "Erosound" in 1998 under the name "Erobique". Exactly 25 years later, the now 50-year-old releases his second Erobique album on his own label A-sexy.

Thirteen varied tracks and songs between holiday disco and rhythm box rave, recorded and produced with many of his friends and companions.

25 years, that's pretty much how long it took disco to go from the legendary loft parties of pioneer David Mancuso to the awe-inspiring mass spectacles of Daft Punk performances.

Or from Meyer's birth to his first long-playing record. So why only now a second album as “Erobique”?

Meyer has been improvising performances in front of a dancing audience for years. Even his hits "Easy Mobeasy" and "Urlaub in Italien" aren't actually pop songs, but rather arose from spontaneous inspiration, in an adrenaline rush, in the middle of the party, right in the moment! Sang along and faded away again. Recorded live and released as is. Just don't repeat! Every Erobique concert is an attempt to turn the unforeseen, the unexpected and accidents into a unique moment of being there. "Mistakes are king" said the witty Knarf Rellöm once - and Carsten Meyer is the king of mistakes!

How are you supposed to conjure up such moments in the studio, without a party, without the energy that spills back onto the stage at a children's birthday party for adults?

Meyer remembered another Erobique hit and changed his title accordingly:

He collaborated with an overdose of joy!

Drummer Lucas Kochbeck (The KBCs, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band) who now also supports Carsten at his live gigs as well as neighbor and buddy Christoph M. Kaiser (former bassist with the Jeremy Days, now film music and pop strategist) layed down the Groove foundation with glowing tiles, like at the Trinity, Hamburg's legendary 80s disco.

Sophia Kennedy came over from the neighboring studio to sing and Lieven Brunckhorst dragged the entire wind section of Jan Delay's big band Disco No1 in front of the microphone.

Meyer recorded harps, xylophones and violins in his music room at the Hamburger Fischmarkt or with Tobias Levin in his Electric Avenue studio with a view of the Fleet.

Carsten went to Berlin where he met his hero Siriusmo to put some ideas through the electronic grinder. Nicola Rost of Laing stopped by and left incredibly dense choirs and wonderful songs.

Finally, all tracks were brought to Swabian Ludwigsburg where the Freundskreis DJ and disco expert Martin Welzer aka DJ Friction screwed the whole madness into an incredibly warm and dancefloor-friendly overall sound.

Back to the drawing board, like all A-sexy releases, the cover art is painted and designed by Meyer himself, after all his original career aspiration was to be a school book illustrator.

In the course of one summer, a musical chocolate box was created that will not only enrich the holiday playlist of his fans and listeners, but also made his archive of ideas and sketches, which is several quantum bytes deep, a little bit thinner. Outside of his disco fairs up and down the country, Meyer has not remained idle in the last quarter of a century:

Between 1998 and 2006 he developed hypermodern electronic soul with DJ Koze and Cosmic DJ as an international pony. Together with Jacques Palminger and Chris Dietermann, he supervised amateur songwriters in the project "Songs for Joy" at the Maxim-Gorki-Theater Berlin when they made pop music, which is how the secret hit "Wann Strahlst Du?" was created in 2007 with the great text by Barbara Stützel. In general, theatre: For the theater director Herbert Fritsch he arranged the hits by Gino Paoli and Hugo Wolff for crazy evenings at the Schauspielhaus Zurich (2016) and at the Residenztheater Munich (2015), for Stefan Pucher he shot the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen through the home organ wolf ( 2010). For the colleagues from Studio Braun, he brought the "Dorfpunks" to life at the Hamburg Schauspielhaus, and immediately afterwards he developed the authentic Neue-Welle sound for their mockumentary "Fraktus", which was released in cinemas in 2012.

So there we are with film and television music. Here, too, Meyer had a lot to do in recent years. The soundtrack for the popular TV series "Der Tatortreinigung" with Bjarne Mädel in the title role was the best. Incidentally, the "jack of all trades" (quote Peter Bursch) also released a few albums on his own label A-sexy: Rumpel-Funk as "Babyman", the finest chanson pop with Palminger and Yvon Janssen for "Yvon im Kreis der Liebe" and warm, modern Hammond jazz with the "Hamburg Spinners".

And now finally his anniversary album, the silver wedding with himself.
25 years Carsten and Erobique, together forever and happier than ever!

To the next… stop no. We don't want to wait that long!

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SL-1500C

Thriller Limited Edition Numbered Hybrid SACD

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Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1500C

The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation
The technologies acquired through the development of the SL-1200 Series and the high-end SL-1000R model were lavishly inserted into the motor drive unit, a key part of the turntable. The motor exclusively tunes the single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor adopted by the SL-1200GR in order to read the high rotation accuracy and high-precision signals of the record. Optimal motor control is conducted for the inertial mass of the two-layer structure platter on which the vinyl record is placed with deadening rubber on the entire back surface to eliminate unwanted resonance in the aluminium die-cast platter to eliminate the rotation irregularity called cogging. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics. The tonearm is a static-balance universal S-shape tonearm, another Technics tradition. By adopting a high-precision bearing using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series, high initial sensitivity is achieved. In addition, reliability has been improved by incorporating a removable power cable and gold-plated terminals, which have less sound quality degradation, for the PHONO and LINE terminals.

Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge
Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge In order to enjoy playing analogue records more comfortably, the SL-1500C features a built-in phono equalizer and bundled cartridge. There is no need to separately prepare either one, making it easy to link with a wide range of audio equipment. The shield structure of the built-in phono equalizer suppresses the effects of external noise and noise from the power supply. It is also equipped with a switch to turn the LINE output off when it is not being used. The turntable has been designed to thoroughly shut-out adverse effects to the PHONO output. The dedicated power supply for the PHONO output terminal is isolated from the power supply for the LINE output terminal, and has been designed to prioritize sound quality by minimising the wiring of the PHONO signal. The isolated terminals also prevent wiring mistakes. An Ortofon 2M RED cartridge, which is highly acclaimed as an MM cartridge, has been selected for the bundled cartridge. Combining this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of vinyl records.

Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably
When the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge. This prevents unnecessary wear on your valuable vinyl records and stylus. By embedding the Auto Lifter function in the base portion of the tonearm, it eliminates impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, there is no electrical or vibrational impact and it will not prevent the movement of the tonearm. In response to requests from many users regarding the Auto Lifter function, a design that prioritises sound quality was adopted. The functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

Simple Design with Functional Beauty
The SL-1500C sports a simple design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition. The attractive appearance lets you enjoy playing records to your heart’s content.

Specs:
• The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation
• Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge
• Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably
• Simple Design with Functional Beauty

Technical Data:
Turntable section:
• Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
• Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
• Starting Torque: 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg･cm
• Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
• Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter:
- Aluminium diecast
- Diameter : 332 mm
- Weight : Approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section:
• Type: Universal Static Balance
• Effective Length: 230 mm
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Tracking Error Angle:
- Within 2° 32'　(at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)
- Within 0° 32'　(at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
• Applicable Cartridge Weight Range:
(without auxiliary weight):
- 5.6 - 12.0 g
- 14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell)
(with auxiliary weight):
- 10.0 - 16.4 g
- 18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell)
• Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals:
• Audio Output:
- PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
- EARTH TERMINAL x 1
- LINE (Pin Jack) x 1

General:
• Power Supply: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption:
- 8 W
- Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 372 mm
• Weight: Approx. 9.9 kg
• Accessories: Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Cartridge(ortofon 2M Red), PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual

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Michael Jackson

CD | 1982 | US | Reissue (Mobile Fidelity)

49,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Proto)

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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Putting into perspective the incalculable impact and pioneering significance of the best-selling album of all time – Michael Jackson's Thriller – has never been easy. Though Thriller lays claim to mind-boggling statistics that serve as reminders of how pervasive and indispensable it remains to music snobs and casual listeners alike, its essence always traces back to the greatness, power, and scope of the music. Now, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, the record that reimagined pop; united audiences; made strides towards achieving racial equality; established the video as an artistic and commercial format; and taught the world how to dance sounds even more invigorating than it did during the advent of the Walkman. Mastered from the original analog master tapes, pressed at RTI, and limited to 40,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33rpm LP set does for Thriller what Jackson's unforgettable appearance on the "Motown 25" TV special in 1983 did for his career: It makes the music personal, human, desirable, relatable, imaginative – the definition of cool. This extraordinary reissue does so by presenting the songs in lifelike fashion, zeroing in on the fundamentals with laser focus, and magnifying the brilliance of the production, arrangements, and vocals in ways that let everyone experience Thriller as if hearing the album for the first time.

Surpassing the sonics of earlier reissues and pressings, Mobile Fidelity's 180g LP set strips away prior limitations and provides a clear, dynamic view of a landmark that crashed through every conceivable barrier and permanently transformed music, culture, and society. The expanse and depth of the soundstage, range of detail, percussive textures, air around the vocals, and natural decay of notes come through with demonstration-grade realism.

The gorgeous packaging of the Thriller Ud1s pressing befits the album's select status. Housed in an open-ended slipcase, the set features a special foil-stamped jacket and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. Aurally and visually, this reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in everything involved with the album.

Given that no album released during the past four decades even approaches the magnitude of Thriller, everything about it remains important. Numbers – even the "40" tied to its anniversary – don't even tell half the story. The 1982 blockbuster has sold more than 34 million copies in the U.S.; globally, it has moved upwards of 70 million units. Thriller dominated the 1984 Grammy Awards, winning a record-breaking eight trophies and sweeping every major category. It repeated the feat at the American Music Awards. Seven of its nine songs were released as singles; each charted in the Top 10. Perhaps most astonishingly, Thriller topped the Top 200 Albums chart for 37 weeks during a 59-week stretch. Fast forward 24 years, and the album was the biggest-selling catalog title of 2008.

The record's unimpeachable accolades and archival standing help provide another frame of reference. Acclaimed upon arrival, Thriller topped The Village Voice's comprehensive Pazz & Jop poll in 1983. Included in both the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry and the Grammy Hall of Fame, Thriller was ranked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at No. 3 on its Definitive 200 Albums of All Time. Rolling Stone named it the 12th Greatest Album of All Time. Time deemed it "the greatest pop album of all time." The Independent called it "the most inspiring album of all time."

Thriller proved as influential as it did inspiring. Its unparalleled success, dazzling style, and sleek architecture changed every facet of culture and entertainment. The reverberations echoed throughout society. Thriller crossed over to mainstream channels and white audiences with a degree that no Black musician managed in decades (if ever); prompted MTV to give Black artists a widespread platform; elevated choreography and dance to higher-level artforms; shattered long-standing racial boundaries; and reconceptualized music via a genre- and color-blind blend of fleet pop, funk, disco, soul, and rock sent up with cinematic panache, oversized ambition, and dynamic energy.

Its effect on multitudes of subsequent artists cannot be overstated. Thriller opened up a new galaxy in which Prince soon strolled. It's the same universe that Usher, Maxwell, and Jamiroquai joined in the ‘90s and that contemporary headliners like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and Bruno Mars orbit today. Their style-blurring identities, R&B-rooted foundations, and interdisciplinary approaches directly link to those on Thriller. Notably, the album's first single – "The Girl Is Mine," a duet and co-write with Beatles legend Paul McCartney – captured the record's unwillingness to cater to a specific race, generation, class, or style. Eddie Van Halen – at the time, the world's premier rock guitarist – performed a similar bridge role by supplying the electrifying solo on "Beat It."

Jackson, Quincy Jones, and company do the rest. Drop the needle on any track on Thriller and the insatiable desire to move takes hold. So do sensations of familiarity, pleasure, fun, and soulfulness. Be it the breathless, bass-laden swagger of the Moonwalking "Billie Jean"; horn-accented, post-disco slide of the gossip critique "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"; rousing tempo of the lush, sequin-adorned "P. Y. T. (Pretty Young Thing)"; gentle balladry and liquid vocal phrasing of "Human Nature"; vivid hybrid of funk-disco and horror-film drama of the title track; or streetwise strut and rhythmic fantasia of "Beat It," Thriller never lets up.

Sacd

Surpassing the sonics of earlier reissues and pressings, this hybrid Sacd strips away prior limitations and provides a clear, dynamic view of a landmark that crashed through every conceivable barrier and permanently transformed music, culture, and society. The expanse and depth of the soundstage, range of detail, percussive textures, air around the vocals, and natural decay of notes come through with demonstration-grade realism. Put simply, this reissue makes the phenomenon that is Thriller eternal.

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Big Mountain County

Klaus

15,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Two years after the release of their last album Somewhere Else, BIG Mountain County releases a new EP. That's Klaus, the result of an evolution in sound and style that the band has carried out during the long months of forced absence from the scene. Unlike the past, the artistic production was in fact entirely in the hands of BIG Mountain County, which, never as this time, feel perfectly represented their soundscape in the tracks engraved on vinyl, available here from April 22. To open the dances there is (literally) What?, already released digitally last July. It is a song that, despite its attitude rooted in punk, is about artifice, about pushing the sounds to reach new landscapes. The super groovy bass lines, the crunchy drums, the connection between the synths and the vocals, raw, edgy but also refined and elaborate, push the band's style beyond the garage-psych overtones to which they have been associated. The lyrics are about a personal relationship, centered around someone very close who can turn into an unbearable person, leading us to a definitive reaction. But the song is also a vehicle for emotional release, so yell "What?" it becomes an indomitable will to move forward, to go through these absurd times that we are all living, a cry of anger against any kind of impediment. For What? was shot a video, released last July, signed by Paolo Sfirri. It follows the title-track THE Klaus Crossing, the unique track not yet unveiled. It is the track closest to the old production of BIG Mountain County, who speak of it as follows: “In such a "chaotic and fragile" period we need to dream even more strongly. On a heartbeat marked by the arpeggiator, a weave of guitars is being created to send the present to an other side, where we are stripped of material consistency and imagination takes the power. These days are too grey, some relationships are too worn out, there are no expectations, only the prospect of sinking. So we hurry: energies fade, time runs fast, but spring is just around the corner. And to be born it is necessary to die.” Side A is closed by Where ARE YOU?, released as a single in January. Here the contamination of psych sounds, exquisitely analog, with rhythmic and melodic lines with a more synthetic flavor is evident. Over a skeleton of a reiterated rhythm that is not afraid to refer explicitly to the krautrock of Can, we hear guitars and synthetic riffs that remain around Berlin, but look towards California, remembering The Brian Jonestown Massacre. In the middle of this combination, a synthetic arpeggio breaks in, to soon gets stuck in the pressing rhythm, and finally get confused in the closing explosion, BIG Mountain County's trademark. The band's "flirt" with Berlin and California doesn't end with the A-side. Side B, in fact, features the two remixes of Where ARE YOU?, both already released digitally last March. The first one is signed by AL Lover, , cult name of the international psych scene, known for his unique approach to psychedelic and experimental electronic music. Already author of remixes for bands such as Thee Oh Sees and Night Beats, he has collaborated with several labels (Stolen Body Records, The Reverberation Appreciation Society, Fuzz Club Records, Hoga Nord Rekords, Pnkslm Records and Crash Symbols) and artists such as The Brian Jonestown Massacre, White Fence, Goat and Cairo Liberation Front. He has also been the official DJ for festivals such as Levitation and Desert Daze. When Big Mountain County approached the California-based producer about remixing Where ARE YOU?, these were his words: "I really love this track! Been jamming it loud! I love the vibe of the original track and the production value. I tried to preserve some of those elements but with a different twist. I was able to sit down with this over the last few days. Really digging the results, I went with a mix of krautrock / shoegaze / chopped and screwed trip hop vibes." The result doesn't betray his words, but according to the band it goes even further: “The Californian producer Al Lover puts the music of Big Mountain County on film. He projects it on the big screen, cleverly uses photography and rewrites the plot with a very personal editing. Colors of the East, no longer intended as a lysergic space, but as a chaotic traffic of men, vehicles and animals on any given day in the Indian subcontinent (in Mumbai). In this marasmus the echo of what has been, or what could be, is there to re-propose the question that led to writing the screenplay: "Where are you?”. With the second remix, which closes out the EP, Big Mountain County are infected with a tropical disease in this remix masterfully produced by Tropicantesimo, aka UGO Sanchez, metropolitan prophet of slow rhythms and star of nights with no end, if not in hallucinated dawns front of the sea. Big Mountain County talks about it like this: “Here, more than hangover, that's "saudade" . So, the sense of lack becomes a curse - How does it feel to live so far away for me? - to be shouted, shared and cried. But outside, in some crowded city in the South of the world, it's Carnival and Summer is still there to be lived and danced, perhaps at a slower and more rhythmic pace.” An experiment, that of the remix of their songs, long in the band's wish book, finally fulfilled by Hugo Sanchez, cult Rome-based DJ and producer, recently protagonist of the recording declination of Tropicantesimo, a musical ritual dilated in time, through the celebration of sound and dance. This is a party, which over the years has become a real experience of listening, sharing and discovery out of time and space, finding home among the records and recordings of Pescheria, space-studio, but also record project, which sees Hugo Sanchez at the center of a collective of artists of various forms, musical, visual and sound installation. After having premiered two tracks by Klaus at the last Esns in Groningen (nl), Big Mountain County will return to play from April 23rd, in a tour with more than twenty gigs in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium and UK. In July they will be back in Berlin for the Fusion Festival 2022.

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Reloop

Turn 5

749,00 €*

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Direct Drive HiFi Turntable System

With TURN 5 Reloop HiFi is launching a quartz-controlled, direct-drive turntable that meets the highest sound requirements. Using our expertise we have developed a new HiFi turntable, which with its technical sophistication is the best in its class.

Powerful DC motor & low-resonance die-cast platter

The brushless, direct-drive DC motor ensures a powerful drive at a very consistent rotation and the TURN 5 has been produced using die-cast precision manufacturing techniques. A dampening rubber base on the turntable system eliminates any unwanted resonance and the accompanying 5 mm rubber coating also protects against vibrations so that nothing stands in the way of the exceptional sound reproduction.

Static balanced S-tone arm & Hi-tech Ortofon cartridge system

The TURN 5 uses a statically balanced S-shape tone arm. This is supplied, along with the hydraulic lift and an anti-skating setting, with a convenient tone arm height adjustment with locking VTA. This guarantees optimum performance of the cartridge and an accurate reproduction of the recording medium.
The supplied Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is already pre-mounted on a headshell and stands out thanks to its elliptical cut with phenomenal sound quality.

High-quality control elements & connections

The three motor speeds can be selected with convenient controls on the top to 33 1/3, 45 or 78 rpm. This means the TURN 5 can also play back old shellac records with a corresponding mono-system (not included). Next to this is the large start/stop knob. The universal locking mechanism (SME) on the tonearm allows for a quick and easy headshell exchange. Also, with the supplied counterweight a whole range of cartridges can be used as this also supports heavier pick-ups.
On the rear panel of the TURN 5 is a gold-plated phono output pair (RCA) with a separate earth connection to prevent any potential interference. The terminal for all cable connections has been recessed to protect them as much as possible. For a simple exchange, the power cable and the RCA cable can be removed.

Elegant design in a particularly heavy-duty construction

The housing is built on a heavy-duty metal construction with shock-absorbing feet in order to isolate unwanted vibrations as much as possible and reduce ambient noise. The combination of several materials provides additional stiffness to the housing.
With its deep black piano finish, visually the TURN 5 is elegant and timeless. The gold-plated turntable hovers harmoniously above the cover plate and focuses the view on the important thing – the record.

FEATURES
•Quartz-Controlled HiFi turntable with high torque
•Brushless Direct Drive DC Motor
•Precision machined Die-Cast Aluminium Turntable Platter for a perfectly balanced rotation
•Deadening Rubber covering rear platter surface & special 5mm rubber mat for optimized resonance control and damping
•Static-balanced S shaped tonearm with VTA adjustment
•Adjustable anti-skating dial for improved cartridge tracking
•Pre-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
•Integrated motor control selector for conveniently selecting three different speeds (33, 45 and 78 RPM)
•Universal Headshell Connector provides added flexibility
•High Quality Phono outputs (with separate grounding connection)
•Gold-plated, corrosion resistant audio outputs (power and RCA cables detachable)
•Sunk-in terminal cavity for protected connection
•Especially heavy metal construction, rigid cabinet design and Shock-resistant feet for effective decoupling
•Supplied counterweight supports a wide variety of cartridges
•Elegant design with deep black Piano Finish and a fully gold anodised Platter
•Included Accessories: Turntable Platter, Dust Cover, 2x Dustcover hinges, Balance Counter Weight, PHONO RCA Cable with earth lead, AC power supply cord, Rubber Mat, Instruction Manual, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge & headshell

TECHNICAL DATA

Turntable Section:
•Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable System
•Drive: Quartz driven upper-torque direct drive
•Motor: 16 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor
•Turntable Speeds: 3 speeds, fully manual (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm)
•Starting Torque: 4500 g/cm
•Start-up time / rpm change: less than 0.2 sec.
•Wow and flutter: 0.01% WRMS
•S/N Ratio: More than 55 dB (DIN-B)
•Brake system: electronic brake

Turntable Platter:
•Material: aluminium die-cast
•Diameter: 332 mm
•Weight: About 1.8 kg (including rubber mat)

Tonearm Section:
•Type: Universal Static Balanced S-Shaped
•Effective Length: 230 mm
•Overhang: 15 mm
•Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3 degree
•Offset Angle: 22°
•Stylus Pressure: 0 - 4 g
•Adjustable Tonearm Base (VTA): 0-6 mm
•Applicable Cartridge Weight: 3.5~8.5 g (including headshell is 13~18 g)
•Anti-Skating Range: 0 – 3 g
•Effective tonearm mass: 20 g (incl. headshell)

Terminals:
•1x PHONO Out (gold-plated), 1x GND Earth Terminal
General:
•Power supply: AC 115/230 V, 60/50 Hz (EU/US), AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz (JP)
•Power Consumption: 9 W
•Dimensions: 458 (W) x 368.3 (D) x 162.4 (H) mm
•Weight: approx. 12.8 kg

Included Accessories:
•Turntable Platter, Dust Cover, 2x Dustcover hinges, Balance Counter Weight, PHONO RCA Cable with earth lead, power cord, Rubber Mat, Instruction Manual, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge & headshell

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SB-C600

1.099,00 €*

Horros Black Vinyl Edition

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Premium Class Speaker System

Advanced Phase Precision Driver
To reproduce music with enhanced spatial sound expressivity requires that the wavefronts of sounds radiated from the speaker unit are all aligned regardless of the listening position. The concept of point sound source is one of the ideal approaches to achieve it.
To realise the point sound source reproduction, the coaxial configuration was adopted and then it was combined with the originally shaped Linear Phase Plug for aligning phases and the Smooth Flow Diaphragm formed with a shallow-shape diaphragm and smooth edge shape for minimum sound reflection. The result is a spherical wave with aligned wavefronts of radiated sounds.
The SB-C600’s 2-way coaxial speaker unit realises clear sound image localisation and a smooth, high-quality sound, rich of emotion, while inheriting the concepts of point sound source and linear phase that Technics pursues relentlessly.

Linear Phase Plug
The originally shaped acoustic plug is positioned on the front side of the tweeter diaphragm and provides a high-resolution sound reproduction capability and a wide sound stage.

Smooth Flow Diaphragm
If the sound wave has irregularities on its sound transmitting surface, its wavefront becomes disturbed by the shapes of the irregularities, resulting in the degradation of frequency characteristics. High frequencies that have short wavelengths tend to be more susceptible to the degradation of sound characteristics. The woofer diaphragm in the coaxial speaker unit has a shallow shape and smooth edge to reduce sound reflection. The result is minimal disturbance of the wavefronts of sound waves radiated from the diaphragm to realise excellent frequency response and phase characteristics as well as wide directivity.
This configuration achieves a wide sound stage and smooth and rich mid- to high-frequency range.

Smooth Flow Port
A bass reflex port with an ordinary shape produces a large air current vortex that induces annoying high-frequency noise. Technics employed the airflow control method utilised for airplane wings and designed the cross-sectional shape of the port using flow analysis. The optimally designed port shape does not cause airflow disturbance at the opening and ensures high-quality bass reproduction with minimum noise and superb response.

Stationary Construction
It thoroughly removes undesirable or unwanted sounds and reproduces only the intended sounds with a high signal-to-noise ratio. The “Balanced Driver Mount Architecture” used in the grand class SB-G90M2 has been optimized for this model by making full use of CAE (Computer Aided Engineering). In addition, the speaker mount baffle that holds the speaker units in place has been newly designed to strengthen the rigidity of the entire cabinet. The combination of these factors maximizes the advantages of the gravity center mount structure. The rigidity and shape of each part that makes up the coaxial speaker unit has been carefully studied to eliminate unnecessary vibration and noise.

Balanced Driver Mounting Architecture
To realise a calm and low-distortion sound, the SB-C600 employs a speaker mount baffle created by optimising the low-resonance, high-rigidity design concept of the SB-G90M2 using CAE.
The originally shaped speaker mount baffle keeps the concentration of stress in check. The speaker mount baffle secures enough vent holes to ensure smooth flow of sounds radiated from the back sides of the speaker units and improve the response while maintaining low resonance and high rigidity. In addition, this structure reduces the vibrations of the entire enclosure and minimises the effects on other equipment.

High Quality Parts
The network circuit uses high-quality parts, such as polypropylene film capacitors, OFC wires and more. The speaker terminals are made of brass.

All Aluminium Diaphragms
The woofer and tweeter diaphragm are made of alumite-treated aluminium material for a unified tonal quality, and provides balanced sound like a full-range unit.

Highly Analysed and Optimised Components
To achieve accurate sound image localisation, structural parts such as spacers and wire grommets were analysed extensively for the elimination of undesirable vibrations and noise.

Matte Black Finish
The front baffle of the SB-C600’s enclosure is coated with a matte paint mixed with a powder for a beautiful matte finish.

Specs:
• Advanced Phase Precision Driver with Linear Phase Plug
• Smooth Flow Diaphragm
• Silent Construction with Balanced Driver Mounting Architecture
• Smooth Flow Port
• Highly Analysed and Optimised Components
• High Quality Parts for High-purity Sound

Technical Data:
• Type: 2-way 2-speaker Bass Reflex (Coaxial 2-way Woofer/built-in tweeters)
• Speaker Units: Woofer / Tweeter: 15 cm (6") Cone type x 1 / 2.5 cm (1") Dome type x 1
• Impedance: 4Ω
• Input Power (IEC): 60W (Rated), 120 W (Max)
• Recommended Amp Power: 40- 120 W (Speaker tested by IEC60268-5 Short Term Max Test)
• Sound Pressure Level: 83 dB / 2.83 V (m) / 80 dB / W(m)
• Frequency Range: 40Hz - 100kHz (-10dB)
• Crossover Frequencies: 2kHz
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 173 mm × 293 mm × 283 mm (Include net 8mm and terminal 15mm)
• Weight: Approx. 6.3 kg
• Accessories: Speaker Cable x2*¹, Owner's Manual x1
*1 Length of the speaker cable may not be sufficient on your placement. Please prepare suitable cable based on your installation requirements.

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Virta

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Svart)

28,99 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (KingUnderground)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Horros, the third album by Finnish sonic voyagers Virta, is set to be released on Svart Records on October 6th

With Horros, Virta build on and take into new terrain the questing, jazz-tinged electroacoustic adventures of their last album, December 2016’s Hurmos, and its predecessor, their November 2012 debut Tales From Deep Waters. Still recognisable as who they were, the Virta of 2023 now delves further than ever before into their inner world to craft their most affecting, most atmospheric and most cinematic music to date.

Even so, Horros does not need to be accompanied by images – it envelops so much that signposts are unnecessary. The music itself is the guide through this sound world.

The creators of this environment are Antti Hevosmaa (electronics, flugelhorn, trumpet, vocals), Erik Fräki (electronics, drums, percussion, vocals) and Heikki Selamo (bass, electronics, guitar, lap steel, vocals). Together as Virta – which translates from Finnish as electricity, energy or stream – the trio were acclaimed as a “cornerstone of Finnish experimental music” by Finnish daily by newspaper Savon Sanomat in 2016. Horros will ensure this status becomes the case internationally. Beyond Finland, Virta already have dedicated listeners in Canada, France, Germany, Poland, the United States and the UK.

Reflecting on Horros, Antti says “We’ve always made music we want to listen to ourselves. We’ve asked what is the sound we want to listen to? We are digging deeper now, with new elements – more vocals. Lyrics too, which we haven’t done before.” Without sacrificing who they are, Virta now have a wider scope than ever.

“A key idea with Virta is to make the music you hear in your head and share it with people,” adds Heikki.

“Yes, to share what is in our heads,” agrees Erik. “But also, it becomes live music, that’s the point – to make music we share, to make connections.”

Practically, some things have changed. Erik and Heikki are supplementing their traditional instruments with more electronic gear than before. The band formed in Kuopio and had moved to capital city Helsinki. Nowadays, they are dispersed across Finland. Nonetheless, they remain creatively and spiritually united as Virta.

Coming together on Horros, Antti, Erik and Heikki have fashioned an album with a flow, which, although not explicitly stated, has a narrative drive. “It is as if you are arriving on a strange planet,” explains Erik. “It is quite solitary at first. The opening track ‘Aelita’ feels like entering some kind of unfamiliar atmosphere which you come through to see a landscape. Then, with ‘Tunneli’, exploring begins. It’s quite chaotic, you don’t know where you are. With ‘Sola’, the landscape starts to open up a little. When the album’s second side is reached, the mood is warmer, you understand where you are.” The album’s cover image portrays how the seemingly impenetrable atmosphere appears on reaching this world.

The Finnish-language lyrics and title reflect this voyage of discovery. Horros translates as hibernation – which has two meanings: Virta have reawakened, and the album’s journey is an awakening too. The opening track “Aelita” asks “Ei kai oo valoo ilman varjoo?” – “I guess there’s no light without a shadow?” The album ends with “Aamu”: “Hei aamu, Tummuu, Yön kaipuu” – “Hey morning, Getting dark, Longing for the night.” This place has become somewhere comfort can be found, where the coming of night presents no anxieties.

When they began composing what became Horros in early 2020, Virta already had the rough drafts of some of the building blocks. Elements of “Aelita” had been performed during a live performance film soundtrack project. “Toukokuu” grew from improvisations Erik and Heikki had undertaken in 2018. Virta had performed for weekly live streams in 2019, some themes from which also fed into Horros.

And although Virta did not discuss the music they were currently listening to – in the past, they would say “hey, have you heard this?” to each other – when they began recording at Erik’s summer cottage in the middle of 2020, there were some subliminal, long bedded-in touchstones: the original animé film of Ghost In The Shell and its soundtrack, seminal Finnish cross-genre outfits Nuspirit Helsinki and RinneRadio, the pioneering 3D video game Metroid Prime and the earlier role-playing video game Chrono Trigger. Mostly, the trio talked about immersion in music and sound.

Once they had assembled, they spent two weeks recording Erik’s drums and Heikki’s guitars live. All the while, Antti worked out where to play and sing. Then his contributions were recorded as Erik finished his drum tracks. What was captured was shaped and reshaped – Erik says “we all threw ideas in to help the music find its final form.”

“There were happy accidents which ended up on the album in post-production,” adds Heikki.

Antti stresses that “It’s organic, we wake music together as a band. We started making music in 2011 and we already knew each other before then – the music comes from all three of us, Virta is never the one person.”

Such empathy means that when Horros is played live, room is there for improvisation. “We may expand the sonic palette live, stretch out,” reveals Antti. “We might do some jamming to fit the ambience of the show.” The journey taken by the album is not over.

Horros is more than an album for Virta. It is also an expedition into fresh territory for Antti Hevosmaa, Erik Fräki and Heikki Selamo – creatively, musically and metaphorically. The spell it casts instantly captivates. Once this world is entered, it is not possible to depart.

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Yogi & Woof

Let Tha Dopeness Begin

23,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Yogisoul returns with his first album in 8 years, after breaking through creative blocks and discovering a newfound love for his producing craft rooted in his childhood.

A timeless throwback offering, an instant classic that will leave you wondering if you somehow missed this record reminiscent of 90’s West Coast Rap. It’s that blunt rolling record, with the deep G-Funk grooves, skits, and raps by Woof. A record inspired by the albums Yogisoul grew up listening to. A combination of his imagination of the West Coast California landscape portrayed by 90’s records on Death Row Records, and the real-life experiences of California-based rapper, Woof.

But before Yogi could get started on the project, he had some creative barriers to work through, hurdles that had him wondering if he’d continue making music at all.

“A few years back I became a father, worked as a teacher, and didn't really feel inspired by the music I was making. I was kinda fed up with the lane I was in musically and had doubts about continuing. Which was very strange since I´ve been into music so heavily since I was a kid. Time for music was a bit limited and I just hit a creative stop for a while.”

Sometimes an existential crisis is all you need to unlock the tools to look deep within and take stock of what inspired your love for making music in the first place. For producer Yogisoul, it was thinking about the golden era of hip hop that initially sparked his interest in becoming a producer, and revisiting the albums that remain deep within his canon that inspired the beginnings of his new LP, Let the Dopeness Begin! Yogisoul began an inward journey that found him trying to produce from the perspective of himself as a kid.

“I started listening back to the records I really loved as a young teen. When I listened, I loved and felt very connected to the music, but had no idea of how it was made or what went into the record-making process. I found it very refreshing trying to make music from that perspective of the young mind just feeling the music, not understanding it or breaking it down. I really found my creative output again that way. When I grew up, the rappers and producers I listened to were like superheroes, larger than life.”

As Yogi dove deeper, he was able to move past the self-doubt that had him overanalyzing what he was creating and started producing beats that he felt could set the stage for storytelling. He wanted to make music that made you feel like you were watching a movie or listening to a soundtrack, cruising the streets in a lowrider in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Let The Dopeness Begin, taps into that storytelling not only with Woof’s raps but by offering multiple layers of production and sequencing that leaves room for skits that invite you into the sonic world of the album. When Yogi was trying to find a vocalist to collaborate on the album with, he had a vision for what the right voice would be for the project.

“In the process of finding my sound, I wanted to work with vocalists or artists that tell a story. Not necessarily by storytelling or in the lyrics, but just by hearing their voice you instantly know where they are from, what they represent, and what they are about. Like an outlaw on the prairie with an out-of-tune guitar is more interesting than a studio musician. Woof is that guy! Not on the prairie but in a lowrider under the streetlights sipping on gin & juice. My ability is not in living that life, but in the musical experience of knowing what can facilitate him in the best way sonically. Setting the scene for him with the beats, the talkbox, the scratches, and the skits on the record.” - Yogisoul

Yogi had become aware of Woof’s raps back in 2012, he always felt as if Woof was overlooked or going unnoticed. He made attempts to track him down, but it wasn't until more recently that Woof popped up on a social media page, which allowed Yogi to reach out in regards to the possible collaboration. The two made the record completely remotely, never even having a single conversation on the phone, it was all orchestrated via text. Yogi would send beats and Woof would send raps back, always making the recorded raps work for the beat, no matter the approach. Forcing Yogi to be creative with his production in ways he hadn’t before, testing his abilities to create a polished sonic world to lose yourself in.

“I worked a lot to make his vocals sound as good as they do, and have used a lot of analogue gear and processing to get them sounding the way they do now. The stems he had sent me have felt like a puzzle, and I pieced it together to a record in the end. I think that is what makes the record unique.” - Yogisoul

The first track they worked on was “94 Heavy”, which would become the first single on the album and is first the song on the record, past the album's introduction track. It wastes no time setting a vibe and transporting you back to 1994, the record is not just a record, it’s a time machine. A true representation of the whole record in one track, and a quintessential track within this collaboration of Yogisoul and Woof. It’s an undeniable head nodder, with smooth horns, deep synth bass that will leave no question about the record's low-end power, and a dope drum swing.

Other notable tracks on the record are “Comin Thru”, which is a braggadocious, G-Funk, banger! It contains all the ingredients of classic West Coast Rap albums. A smooth beat for Woof to weave in and out of, talkbox, scratches in the hook, and samples of legendary Los Angeles voices. A track that will make you feel like you should have a forty and a doobie nearby.

The title track, “Let the Dopeness Begin”, the self-titled track on the album is an homage to the West Coast Classics radio station on GTA: San Andreas. A cruise with the windows jam that slaps! “I want people to put this record on when the summer is incoming, when they pull their windows down, when they roll by the old court where they used to play basketball.”
For a record that comes in at just under 30 minutes, it is absolutely packed with material, and opportunities to explore the world created with the production, raps, and skits.
credits
releases August 16, 2024

All songs written by Colin Beverly AKA Woof
All songs produced by Lasse Mandelid Karlsen AKA Yogisoul
Mastered by Christian Øbermayer at Strype Audio
Recorded and mixed by Lasse Mandelid Karlsen
Vinyl lacquered by Shane "The Cutter" at Finyl Tweek
Cover art by Will Child
Art direction by Elliot Baxter

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Reloop

Turn X (Ortofon 2M Blue)

1.099,00 €*

Empty Country II Pink Vinyl Edition

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Premium HiFi turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge

DESIGNED WITH PRECISION FROM THE OUTSET
The Turn X's direct-drive DC motor offers incredibly accurate and consistent speeds. The high torque ensures lightning-fast start-up times and minimal variances of just +/-0.03%. The Turn X excels when operated in full manual mode, where its electronic brake and rotary switch for smooth starting and stopping, which also doubles as a speed selector (33, 45 and 78 RPM), shine.

BALANCE PERFECTION
A solid aluminium block supports the record player's precision-machined die-cast platter. Its hefty 2.1 kg, 332 mm diameter and 22.5 mm thickness ensure smooth, even movement. The damping rubber coating on the back of the turntable and the rubber mat provide excellent isolation properties and minimise vibrations.

AUDIOPHILE TONEARM
The statically balanced S-shaped tonearm can be adjusted in height to change the cartridge's azimuth (the angle at which the needle approaches the record) and the record's vertical tracking angle (VTA). The tonearm design guarantees free and fluid movement and optimum cartridge performance.

CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND QUALITY
The Turn X has a high-quality Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge pre-installed, ensuring excellent dynamics and sound resolution to satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles. Another highlight: The universal SME connector enables a quick and easy cartridge system change if required.

SOUND AND NOTHING BUT SOUND
The turntable's solid MDF chassis is exceptionally sturdy and robust, keeping unwanted resonances at bay from the outset. As a bonus, the Turn X is effectively decoupled thanks to the height-adjustable isolator feet.

DESIGN WITHOUT COMPROMISE
In addition to meeting the exacting demands of vinyl enthusiasts, the Reloop Turn X is a true visual showpiece. The record player's sleek design, sophisticated one-button control, and classy piano lacquer finish make it a real eye-catcher.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Last but not least, the Turn X features a gold-plated high-resolution phono output and a gold-plated ground connector for optimum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. Interference is reduced even further by the power switch's ultra-low noise insulation.

FEATURES:
• Quartz-controlled, premium HiFi turntable
• Super high torque, direct drive DC motor with ultra-precise rotation speed
• Extra-heavy, CNC machined 22,5 mm thick aluminium platter with rubber damping
• Quick start-up and drift-off rotation speed less than +/-0.03%
• Full manual operation with motor control-switch to select three different speeds (33, 45 and 78 RPM)
• Precision machined, extra heavy aluminium die-cast platter for a perfectly balanced rotation (305 mm diameter, 22.5 mm thick, 2.1 kg)
• Deadening rubber covering rear platter surface & special 5 mm rubber mat for optimized resonance control and damping
• Sunk-in platter cavity construction
• Static-balanced S-shaped tonearm with VTA adjustment
• Adjustable anti-skating wheel for optimal pick-up tracking
• Pre-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge for excellent dynamics and sound resolution
• Universal headshell connector (SME) provides added flexibility
• Counterweight supplied supports a wide variety of cartridges
• Premium, high-resolution audio phono outputs (with separate grounding connection)
• Gold-plated, corrosion-resistant audio connections (detachable power and RCA cables)
• Built-in switching power with ultra-low noise isolation design
• Rigid construction, with extra-heavy, solid MDF wooden plinth
• Height-adjustable, shock-resistant insulator feet for effective decoupling
• Timeless design with high-gloss, black piano finish
• Accessories included: Turntable platter, dust cover, 2x dust cover hinges, balance counterweight, Phono RCA cable with grounding cable, AC power cord, rubber mat, instruction manual, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & headshell

TECHNICAL DATA
Turntable Section:
• Type of turntable: Direct drive, fully manual
• Drive: Quartz driven upper-torque direct drive with precision rotation
• Motor: DC Motor, 16-Pole, 3-Phase, brushless
• Rotation speeds: 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM
• Starting Torque: More than 4500 g/cm
• Start-up time / rpm change: Less than 0.3 sec.
• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.1% WRMS (JIS WTD)
• S/N Ratio: More than 60dB (DIN-B)
• Breaking System: Electronic brake

Turntable Platter:
• Turntable Platter: Aluminium die-cast
• 305 mm diameter
• Weight About 2.1 kg

Tonearm Section:
• Type: Static balanced S-Shape
• Effective Length: 230 mm
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3 degrees
• VTA Adjustment Range: 0-6 mm
• Applicable Cartridge Weight: 17 – 25 g (incl. Headshell)
• Anti-Skating Range: 0-3 g
• Terminals: 1x PHONO Out (gold-plated), 1x GND Earth Terminal

Cartridge:
• Type of cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 5.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
• Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.3 kOhm
• Internal inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus: Black/Blue
• Cartridge weight: 7.2 g

General:
• Power Supply: AC IN 100~240V, 50/60 HZ
• Power consumption: 3W
• Dimensions: 460(W) x 367.3(D) x 172.6(H) mm
• Weight: 10.35 kg
• Incl.: dust cover + 2x hinge, rubber mat, power supply cable, RCA cable with grounding connection (gold-plated), Headshell with Ortofon 2M Blue (pre-installed), turntable platter, operation manual & counterweight

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Empty Country

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Tough Love)

31,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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As the front person of celebrated indie band Cymbals Eat Guitars, guitarist and singer Joseph D’Agostino spent over a decade setting autobiographical, emotionally vivid lyrics against a backdrop of soaring and compositionally ambitious rock. After four critically acclaimed LPs that solidified D’Agostino’s reputation as a gifted songwriter, he chose to break from his long-term band and debut a new project: Empty Country. On 2020’s self-titled debut, D’Agostino’s storytelling lens shifted away from personal narrative and toward fiction; psychopaths, apparitions and deplorables populated a bleak and uncanny parallel version of American dystopia. Empty Country’s sprawling and sonically adventurous arrangements—filled out by collaborating musicians including Rachel and Zoë Browne (Field Mouse), Kyle Gillbride (Swearin’), Zena Kay (Angel Olsen), and former CEG drummer Charlotte Anne Dole—ranged from luminous jangle-pop to scorching emo-punk to narcotized Americana. Though the pandemic curtailed planned touring, a seven-piece iteration of the band played one packed Brooklyn show in May 2022, supported by Charles Bissell (The Wrens) and Field Mouse; Empty Country also backed Bissell on several classics from The Meadowlands. “It was a wonderful return to live music for all of us,” says D’Agostino. “So many folks reached out to me and told me how Empty Country offered them comfort during those first several months of being stuck inside. I’m happy that it came out and connected with some people and that I was able to establish this universe I could continue to build on.”

Empty Country II, the project’s second full-length, is a thrilling expansion of that world. D’Agostino pushed himself to new places as a songwriter, crafting a collection of short stories set to music that grapple with the biggest questions now hanging over America—gun violence, the addiction epidemic, and generational hopelessness among them. In 2020, he’d moved from Philadelphia to small-town New England to be closer to family, and his new locale, coupled with the dread of lockdown, inspired him to return to the haunted world from the first LP. “It’s pretty jarring to leave a city—where you can safely assume you’re aligned with your neighbors on many political and social issues—for somewhere more rural and conservative,” says D’Agostino, noting the Trump flags and Blue Lives Matter hood wraps that dot his new dirt road residence. Across the new album’s nine tracks, D’Agostino introduces us to a bevy of characters: three generations of West Virginia clairvoyants, crushed by the weight of their secret knowledge; a group of drag queens and misfits in early ‘80s New York City; a pill mill doctor’s daughter who dabbles in necromancy; a convicted killer; a bullied kid injured and alone in the forest as night falls. Through the stories of these characters, Empty Country II delivers an engaging and deeply moving rumination on time, family, and the disintegration of America.

Despite the stoicism of its storytelling, Empty Country II cuts the darkness with beauty, humor, and an earnest belief in the transcendent power of rock music. It was recorded over two weeks at Fidelitorium, the renowned studio in Kernersville, NC, belonging to R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter. Legendary recording engineer John Agnello, whose previous collaborations with Cymbals Eat Guitars resulted in their 2014 high-water mark, Lose, brought his trademark clarity and nuance to the process, helping Empty Country II crackle with a vital energy that imbues these stories with genuine lifeforce. Dole returned on drums for the record, her virtuosic performances lending raw power and immediacy; her twin brother Patrick joined on bass, his decades of experience uplifting the songs with subtle melodicism and formidable technicality. The group's chemistry and deep personal history are palpable, allowing them to approach the record’s complex story with subtlety and dynamism. “Mitch has collected an astounding array of weird mics, amplifiers, and oddball orchestral instruments: organs, Buddhist temple bells, bar chimes, tubular bells,” enthuses D’Agostino about the studio. “FLA,” a gripping portrait of a queer tour boat pilot in the Florida Keys pining for their absent lover, was arranged from the ground so the group could incorporate Easter’s timpani. D’Agostino considers it a high point of his lengthy discography and lauds that song’s harmonica solo as “my favorite 30 seconds of music that I’ve ever been a part of.”

Empty Country II also features some of D’Agostino’s most danceable songs—like “David,” a tribute to D’Agostino’s late friend David Berman. Featuring a lyrical tapestry of Silver Jews references and surreally beautiful images, head-nodding Philly soul grooves collapse into cosmic freeform jazz-inspired sections, ornamented with inventive hand percussion, marimba flourishes, and toe-tapping piano chords. “Recite a poem as the day vibrates,” D’Agostino sings. “I finally wrote this song for you / But I don’t know who I’d show it to.” It’s a paraphrase of W.S. Merwin’s famed short poem “Elegy”, written after the passing of his own mentor, John Berryman. On “Bootsie,” a runaway girl from West Virginia explores the crumbling, glorious 1980s New York City of Paris is Burning, finding community in a scene of drag queens who offer her a new way of thinking about what makes America—and rock music—great. Based on his own mother’s experiences at the height of the Aids epidemic, the song has deep personal meaning to D’Agostino. “The men you thought were brave / are arrogant and depraved,” he sings against the damaged disco beats of the Dole siblings’ rhythm section. Inverting the chorus of the Talking Heads’ “Heaven,” the lyrics of “Bootsie” celebrate the underdogs and misfits: “Hell is the place where everything happens / The band’s playing all the songs ever written at once / Shape the chaos, make your little story / Baby, this life’s perfect purgatory.”

Though Empty Country II is a record about the forces that drive Americans apart, it’s also imbued with empathic love and an understanding of what binds people to family and country—in spite of the darknesses we encounter. The concept of a Great American Rock Album might scan as outdated in 2023, but with this sprawling and uncompromising epic, D’Agostino and Empty Country shatter ambivalence and confront the horrors with a community-minded sense of cautious optimism. “We may be staring into an abyss,” says D’Agostino. “But we’re all staring together.”

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Audio-Technica

AT-LPW50BTRW

439,00 €*

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Manual Belt-Drive Turntable (Wireless & Analogue)

Audio-Technica’s AT-LPW50BT-RW wireless turntable provides optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction with the option of wired or Bluetooth® listening. The manual record player’s stunning rosewood-finished veneer adds to the turntable’s refined style, and also dampens low-frequency acoustic feedback to ensure you experience crystal clear, uninterrupted sound.

Incorporating a top-quality tonearm and the critically-acclaimed AT-VM95E, Audio-Technica’s AT-LPW50XBT-RW record player with Bluetooth® comes complete with everything a vinyl enthusiast needs to enjoy an immersive, rich analog audio experience.

The LPW50BT-RW takes Audio-Technica’s range of wooden turntables to the next level, incorporating a variety of enhanced features and wireless connectivity. This Bluetooth® vinyl player is the culmination of Audio-Technica’s 60 years of dedication to analog listening, creating a record player that produces unrivalled sound quality while featuring innovative audio technology.

Integrated Bluetooth® technology gives listeners the unique option to operate the AT-LPW50XBT-RW belt-drive turntable wirelessly. Whether you prefer wired listening to enjoy the distinct warmth of analog audio with no compromise on sound quality, or want to try out pairing your turntable with your brand new wireless headphones or speakers, you can do it all with this versatile record player.

Wired or Wireless Listening
Pair seamlessly to the latest wireless earbuds, headphones and speakers or use the included stereo RCA output cable for a traditional wired connection and optimal sound reproduction.

Plug-In and Play
AT-LPW50BTRW is equipped with a built-in selectable pre-amplifier for phono or line-level output, so you can choose whether to use the turntable’s built-in preamp and plug your vinyl player straight into a device with line-level input, or expand your setup with an external preamplifier.

Fully Manual Operation
Audio-Technica’s LPW50BTRW features manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds - 33-1/3 and 45 RPM - so you can make your way through your full vinyl collection. The sensor-monitored motor maintains accurate platter rotation speed and an adjustable dynamic anti-skate control minimizes distortion.

Refine Your Sound
The turntable includes a straight carbon-fibre tonearm with adjustable tracking force, hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest, plus a matching matte-silver AT-HS4 universal ½"-mount headshell. The LPW50BTRW also includes one of Audio-Technica’s most versatile cartridges, the high-performance AT-VM95E. The dual moving magnet phono cartridge is compatible with any VM95 series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.

Audio Aesthetics
The 30mm thick MDF plinth, with rosewood veneer dampens low-frequency acoustic feedback and minimises distortion while the professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with rubber mat also works to ensure you enjoy superb audio clarity with minimal disturbance.

Features:
• Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat
• AT-HS4(silver) universal 1/2"-mount headshell and AT-VM95E (black) Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
• The AT-VM95Ecartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
• Straight carbon-fiber tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
• Anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with rosewood-finished wood veneer
• Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier for phono or line-level output
• AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
• Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, rubber mat, and removable hinged dust cover

Specifications:
Turntable
• Type Belt-drive manual turntable
• Motor DC servo with Active Speed Stabilization
• Drive Method Belt drive
• Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
• Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum
• Wow and Flutter < 0.15 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dB
• Output Level PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec LINE: 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Phono Pre-Amp Gain 35 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
• Power Supply Requirements 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Max
• Power Consumption 1.8 W
• Dimensions 420 mm (16.54") x 340 mm (13.39") x 126 mm (4.96") (W x D x H)
• Weight 5.5 kg (12 Ibs)
• Accessories Included: • Dust cover • Rubber mat • Platter (with drive belt) • Dust cover hinges • Counterweight • Headshell (AT-HS4 SV) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95EBK) • 45-RPM adapter • RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0m (3.3')) • AC adapter (Approx. 1.5m (4.9'))
• AC Adapter 12 V, 1.0 A
• Tonearm Type Static balanced straight carbon tonearm
• Effective Arm Length 223.6 mm
• Overhang 18.6 mm
• Tracking Error Angle Less than 2.0°
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0 to 3.0 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight (including headshell) 11.5 to 16.5 g
• Replacement Stylus AT-VMN95EBK (sold separately)
• Replacement Headshell AT-HS4 SV (sold separately)
• Replacement Belt AT-LPW50BT exclusive belt (sold separately)
• Communication System Bluetooth version 5.2
• Frequency Band 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
• Maximum RF Output 15 mW EIRP
• Maximum Communication Range Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33')
• Modulation Method GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
• Compatible Bluetooth Profile A2DP
• Support Codec SBC

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Melomania P100

279,00 €*

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Over-ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation

• Crafted for stunning sound – Class A/B amplification through custom 40mm diaphragm drivers
• 100-hour battery life – five minutes of charge gives up to four hours' playback
• Designed for life – with adaptive hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, seamless multi-device pairing, wear detect and gaming mode.
• Engineered by experts – aptX™ Adaptive Audio, aptX™ Lossless, Clear Voice Capture™ Echo Cancelling, Noise Suppression and Bluetooth 5.3 Multipoint Connection
• Environmentally conscious – User-replaceable battery and earpads, premium reclaimed materials and plastic-free packaging

Feel your music, everywhere
We believe exceptional sound should be a part of everyday life. Our new headphones take the incredible quality of our award-winning audio systems on the go, so you can immerse yourself in the music you love, wherever you are.

Every beat counts
Good music deserves to be played right. We’ve designed and fine-tuned the P100 across a wide range of genres, to deliver phenomenal sound, no matter what you’re listening to.

Superior amplification
Class AB amplification — core to our award-winning CX-series amplifiers — powers our signature sound. A proven technology that’s audibly better than the standard tech found in 99% of headphones.

Discovery is in the detail
Our meticulously crafted 40mm drivers preserve all your music’s energy, immersing you in sound and uncovering nuances in your music in ways you’ve never heard before.

Lossless clarity, adaptive connectivity
aptX Lossless Bluetooth delivers flawless bit-by-bit transmission of your music, maintaining uncompromised sound quality during wireless listening. Snapdragon Sound also streams at an astounding 24bit/96kHz – better than aptX HD.
aptX Adaptive intelligently monitors and maintains connection quality, for uninterrupted performance in challenging locations.

One charge. 100 hours.
Enjoy up to 100 hours of listening on a full single charge (60 hours with active noise cancelling). And if you’re running low, a 5-minute charge provides up to four hours playtime.

Active Noise Cancellation
Turn the bustling noise of the city into a sanctuary of calm. High performance adaptive hybrid noise cancelling combines an array of mics and cutting-edge technology for a truly immersive experience. To hear the environment around you, activate transparency with a single tap.

Premium Comfort, Conscious Design
Viscoelastic memory foam earcups and a soft vegan leather headband offer unparalleled all-day comfort. Lightweight aluminum details ensure maximum durability, so you can enjoy your music as it should be — anytime.

Effortless listening
Easily control your listening experience with simple, intuitive controls, and enjoy seamless compatibility with Siri and Google Assistant.
A smartphone screen displaying an equalizer app for the Melomania P100 headphones, allowing users to tailor the audio experience to their preference.

Customisable sound
We’ve tuned P100 to deliver precise highs and dynamic lows, but we get that you might want to do your own thing. Customise your listening with Melomania Connect. Create your own presets or choose from six expertly curated profiles.

Independent sound, intricate engineering
Made by music and crafted by experts, the P100 pushes the envelope in audio engineering for headphones, combining industry-leading acoustic technologies, fine-tuned for a fantastic listening experience.
Certified for superior sound quality, it guarantees lossless music, low latency, and high-resolution glitch-free audio with lower power consumption. Echo-cancelling and noise-suppression means calls are uninterrupted and crystal clear, so it’s great for both dedicated listening and daily life.

Crystal clear phone calls
Multiple beamforming microphones and Qualcomm’s latest Clear Voice Calling cVc 8.0 technology suppress background noise and deliver outstanding voice clarity.

Make the most of your music
Connect to two devices simultaneously and seamlessly switch between your playlist, a movie on your laptop, or calls on your phone—without the need to reconnect. Connect with the provided cable too, at 24bit/96kHz.

For music and for the planet
Promoting circularity and minimising waste, 100% of our rare earth neodymium and 50% of the plastic used are recycled. All of our packaging is eco-friendly and plastic-free. Both the battery and earpad cushions are user-replaceable with standard tools, ensuring long-term use.

What's in the box:
• Melomania P100
• Carry Case
• Quick Start Guide
• USB-C to 3.5mm Jack
• USB-C to USB-C

Technical specifications:
• AMPLIFICATION: Class A/B amplification
• DRIVER: 40mm three-layer composite (PEEK+PU+PEEK)
• BATTERY PLAY TIME: Up to 100 hrs (dependent on volume, settings and other factors)
• BATTERY PLAY TIME (ANC ON): Up to 60 hrs
• CHARGING TIME: <160 minutes
• FAST CHARGE: 5 minutes gives 4 hours playback (ANC Off)
• POWER SUPPLY: USB-C
• WIRED MODE: USB-C or 3.5mm Jack
• NOISE ISOLATION: Hybrid ANC
• TRANSPARENCY MODE: Yes
• WEAR DETECT: Yes
• WIND NOISE REDUCTION: Yes
• GOOGLE FAST PAIR: Yes
• VOICE ASSISTANT ACTIVATION: Yes
• MICROPHONES: 6 Mics total
• VOICE PROCESSING: 2-Mic Qualcomm® cVc™ Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression Technology
• LOW LATENCY: <80ms - Gaming Mode accessible via Melomania Connect
• MELOMANIA CONNECT APP: Yes
• FIRMWARE UPGRADABLE: Yes - via Melomania Connect
• BLUETOOTH VERSION: 5.3
• SUPPORTED PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
• SUPPORTED CODECS: aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC
• TRIPLE-CORE PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE: Qualcomm QCC3084, Powerful tri-core processor architecture, Dual-core application subsystem 32/80 MHz operation, Single core 240 Mhz configurable Qualcomm® 32‑bit Kalimba audio digital signal processor (DSP) core, flexible clocking from 2 MHz to 240 MHz to enable optimization of performance vs.power consumption, Analog Devices ADAU1787 dedicated low power codec with FastDSP for ANC processing
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to +40°C
• OPERATING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 80%, Non-condensing
• DIMENSIONS (HEADPHONE): 250 x 204 x 59mm
• WEIGHT (HEADPHONE): 330g
• COLOUR/FINISH (HEADPHONE): Black or White

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279,00 €*

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Alva TT V2

1.999,00 €*

Turn 3 MK2 (Ortofon 2M Red)

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Direct Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD

• Bluetooth aptX HD – Switchable Hi-Res wireless streaming. Place the turntable on a flat-surface that suits you.
• Built-In Phono Stage – Switchable phono pre-amp, direct connection to amp – keep your setup simple.
• Direct Drive – Consistent drive speed with pitch-perfect audio reproduction.
• Pre-installed High-Output MC Cartridge – Pristine musical detail, custom design. Easy setup.
• New Tonearm with Removable Headshell – Lightweight and strong. Tracks your records flawlessly.

Just Add Vinyl
You’ve spent years curating the perfect record collection, searching for hidden gems in record shops and online – because you love music. Our shared love means that we didn’t stop with Alva TT.
We pushed on to create Alva TT V2; with a direct drive system, bespoke MC cartridge, an all-new tone-arm, and Hi-Res Bluetooth with an integrated phono stage – both now switchable.
We believe that your records deserve to sound as fantastic as they look.

King of Convenience
Alva TT V2 is for people who want to listen to records at exceptional quality – without the need to choose or fit extra components. TT V2 comes with a bespoke designed cartridge pre-installed. It connects to pretty much any audio system too, thanks to a switchable integrated phono-stage. It even works wirelessly with high quality Bluetooth speaker systems.

Hi-Res Bluetooth
Built-in Bluetooth aptX HD liberates Alva from the rest of your hi-fi. With the freedom to place an Alva deck on any flat surface, your records take centre-stage. Music can be streamed to any compatible Bluetooth kit, including headphones, at up to 24bit/48kHz Hi-Res quality. Or, you can deactivate it and simply use phono cables – it’s your call.

Integrated Phono Stage
Alva TT V2 has an integrated phono stage (phono pre-amp), derived from our award-winning Alva Duo – to reveal incredible detail from your records. It means you can connect TT V2 to any amp or compatible speaker system. You can deactivate the deck’s phono stage, too – ideal if your amp already has one or to keep upgrade options open.

MC Cartridge Pre-installed
Alva TT V2’s bespoke cartridge is ready fitted – so there’s no tricky set-up, and its sound is perfectly matched to the other components in the turntable. We designed the high-output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an exposed cantilever. It reduces unwanted resonance and vibration, delivers high levels of gain and outstanding musical detail during playback.

Direct Drive
Alva TT V2 has a medium-torque Direct Drive motor, like its predecessor the TT. The 8 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor is quartz controlled to ensure accurate turntable speed. With precision control, and silent running, Alva TT V2 achieves just 0.06% wow and flutter. This means excellent pitch stability – particularly during longer, more sustained, musical notes.

Reassuringly Solid Platter
Complimenting the direct drive motor, Alva TT V2’s platter has the feel of finely polished stone. It’s made from Polyoxymethylene, a semi-crystalline thermoplastic used in precision engineering applications, where high stiffness and dimensional stability are demanded. The weight of the platter, coupled with our medium torque direct drive motor, ensures excellent speed stability during playback of records.

All-New Tonearm
After hours of testing, our engineers selected a new high-mass, low-resonance tonearm for Alva TT V2 and Alva ST. By minimising resonant frequencies, and in combination with the cartridge, it helps retrieve the maximum detail from your records. A detachable die-cast aluminium headshell makes swapping cartridges easy – then fine-tuned with greater precision thanks to a new anti-skating dial.

Designed for Life
A record collection can last a lifetime, so why shouldn’t a turntable? We built Alva TT V2 to endure, starting with a top plate hewn from 6mm aluminium plate, and layer of EVA to absorb vibration sitting on MDF. It’s cradled in a composite chassis and weighs an impressive 10.9kg. Reassuring solid construction, with great acoustic qualities too.

Timeless Style, from London
Finished with a lunar-grey aluminium top plate and matt black plinth, tapering to our trademark floating wedge base, Alva TT V2 celebrates our timeless house-style. It’s the perfect match for our best-selling CX Series hi-fi separates and shares the laser-etched brand logo with our premium Edge Series.

Dust Never Sleeps
Keep your new Alva turntable’s finely balanced tonearm and aluminium top-plate pristine when you’ve finished spinning discs for the day, with the hinged dust-cover. It’s easy to raise, lower, remove and re-attach – the choice is yours.

Technical specifications:
• TYPE: Direct Drive
• TURNTABLE SPEEDS: 33.3, 45rpm
• WOW & FLUTTER: <0.1%
• TURNTABLE PLATTER: POM (Polyoxymethylene)
• PLATTER DIAMETER: 305mm
• PLATTER WEIGHT: 2.2kg
• AUDIO OUT: RCA Phono/Line Level (Switchable)
• BLUETOOTH: SBC/aptX/aptX HD
• POWER SUPPLY: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz
• POWER CONSUMPTION: 5.5W
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 20W
• STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION: <0.25W
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 435 x 139 x 368mm
• WEIGHT: 10.9kg
• PHONO STAGE GAIN @1KHZ: 42dB
• PHONO STAGE NOMINAL OUTPUT: 250Vrms
• PHONO STAGE INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): 0.1u Vrms
• PHONO STAGE RIAA CURVE ACCURACY: *+/- 0.3dB 30Hz-20kHz
• PHONO STAGE SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO: >90dB
• PHONO STAGE THD+N 1KHZ: 0.0025%
• PHONO STAGE INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47Ω
• PHONO STAGE INPUT CAPACITANCE: 100pF
• TONEARM TYPE: Static Balanced Tonearm w/ detachable Headshell
• TONEARM EFFECTIVE LENGTH: 221.5mm
• TONEARM OVERHANG: 19mm
• TONEARM EFFECTIVE MASS: 19.6g
• TONEARM COMPATIBLE CARTRIDGE WEIGHTS: 4.5-12g
• CARTRIDGE: High Output Moving Coil
• CARTRIDGE FREQUENCY RESPONSE: *+/- 1dB 30Hz-20kHz
• CARTRIDGE STYLUS: Elliptical
• CARTRIDGE CANTILEVER: Aluminium
• CARTRIDGE OUTPUT LEVEL: 2mV @1kHz
• CARTRIDGE TRACKING FORCE: 2g
• CARTRIDGE RECOMMENDED LOAD: 47Ω

Manual: https://manuals.cambridgeaudio.com/en/alva-tt-v2

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Reloop

499,00 €*

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Premium HiFi-turntable with digital USB-Audio Interface.

• Authentic HiFi turntable with digital USB-Audio Interface
• Pre-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
• Low-vibration DC motor

Over 25 years experience
With over 25 years of experience in the DJ and pro audio industry, Reloop is one of the market leaders for DJ, HiFi turntables and accessories. Especially developed for music lovers and sound purists, Reloop presents the HiFi turntable TURN 3 MK2.

Quiet DC drive
The heart of the TURN 3 MK2 is a synchronous belt drive, powered by a low-vibration DC motor - motor noises are thus hardly perceptible.

Electronic speed control for 33, 45 & 78 rpm
The TURN 3 MK2 eliminates the need to change the drive belt. Depending on the choice of record, the desired speed can be conveniently set to 33, 45 or 78 RPM with the large speed control knob. Even shellac records can be played back when using a suitable pick-up system.

Revised tonearm construction
The redesigned tonearm, especially developed for the TURN 3 MK2, offers a remarkably good tracking performance for an outstanding sound experience.

Anti-skating wheel
The anti-skating adjustment of the tonearm can be conveniently set via a special wheel for perfect tracking adjustment.

Headshell connection
The headshell connection is equipped with a GM/SME mechanism. This allows the preferred headshells and systems to be individually mounted on the tonearm.

USB recording function
The integrated USB interface allows you to digitise your favourite records directly on PC/MAC in CD quality. Ideal for listening on the go or for archiving your cherished vinyl collection.

Semi-automatic stop
With the integrated semi-automatic control, the TURN 3 MK2 automatically stops at the end of a record. In addition, it is possible to deactivate the semi-automatic control in order to control the playback manually.

Shock-absorbing feet
Decoupled, shock-absorbing feet help to prevent any unwanted vibrations and guarantee a clean audio signal.

Precision-manufactured die-cast aluminium turntable
The turntable of the TURN 3 MK2 is made of a heavy aluminium die-cast construction, which provides a solid and consistent rotational performance. The heavy and precise fabrication also adds additional mass, helping to eliminate unwanted resonances for the best possible acoustic results.

Solid base with piano finish
The sturdy and solid MDF base, covered with a fine piano finish, ensures a detailed and warm sound image.

Immediate listening pleasure with hi-tech Ortofon cartridge
The TURN 3 MK2 is equipped with a pre-assembled, high-quality Ortofon 2M Red pick-up system.

Gold-plated connections
The gold-plated connections guarantee purest signal transmission and ensure maximum flexibility, all cables are detachable.

High-end pre-amplifier
Equipped with a high-end pre-amp, the Reloop TURN 3 MK2 can be easily and directly connected to an amplifier, even without a phono input. A separate pre-amplifier is thus not absolutely necessary.

A class of it's own
The Reloop TURN 3 MK2's improved construction and carefully selected components deliver exquisite sound characteristics at an extraordinary price that surprises and delights audiophiles in equal measure!

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES:
• Authentic HiFi turntable with precision belt drive
• Supplied with pre-assembled Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
• Optimised tonearm design for optimal tracking accuracy with flexible SME mounting
• Integrated high-quality preamplifier, can be switched on/off (phono/line output)
• USB recording function: recording and digitalisation of vinyl via simple USB connection for PC/Mac
• Semi-automatic stop function (can be activated optionally)
• Manual tonearm lift for analogue playback pleasure
• Low-vibration DC motor
• Integrated motor control with large speed selector switch (33/45/78 RPM)
• External DC power supply for trouble-free operation (100-230 V / 12 V / 500 mA)
• Precision-machined die-cast aluminium platter for resonance optimisation
• Infinitely adjustable anti-skating system with rotary wheel for optimum tracking accuracy
• Gold-plated, anti-corrosion connectors (all cables removable)
• Special turntable feet for effective decoupling
• High-gloss piano-finish cabinet
• On/Off switch on the back of the unit
• Incl. Ortofon 2M Red cartridge pre-mounted on headshell, counterweight, dust cover incl. hinges, felt mat, aluminium turntable, 7" aluminium adapter, RCA & USB cable and international power supply (UK/EU/US)

TECHNICAL DATA
TURN 3 MK2:
• Type of turntable: Belt drive
• Motor: DC Motor
• Rotation speeds: 33 1/3, 45 & 78
• Wow and Flutter: 0.2% WRMS
• Analogue Output: Phono / Line, switchable
• Connections: RCA Audio output (gold-plated), USB type B
• Phono Output Level: 4.0 mV (with Ortofon 2M Red)
• Line Output Level: 224 mV (with Ortofon 2M Red)
• Tone Arm type: Straight
• Effective Arm Length: 223.6 mm
• Effective tonearm mass: 21.4 g
• Overhang: 18.6 mm
• Tracking force Range: 18 mN
• Platter diameter: 300 mm
• Anti-Skating adjustment: Yes
• Type of cartridge: MM (Ortofon 2M Red)
• Power consumption: 6W
• S/N: >60 dB or higher
• USB Audio Output with 48 kHz / 16-Bit
• USB Funktion: USB rec. function
• Supported Operating System: Windows & Mac
• Dimensions: 450 x 352 x 138.7 mm (incl. Dust cover)
• Weight: 6.5 kg

ORTOFON 2M RED:
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 5,5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1,5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-22.000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 70 μMm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 μMm
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 μMm
• Tracking force range: 1,6-2,0g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1,8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1,3 kOhm
• Internal inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus: Black/Red
• Cartridge weight: 7.2 g

Manual: https://www.reloop-hifi.com/media/productattach/t/u/turn3mk2_im.pdf

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Audio-Technica

ATH-CKS50TW

159,00 €*

Technics x Automobili Lamborghini

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ATH-CKS50TW
ATH-CKS50TW truly wireless headphones combine advanced acoustic technology for stunning bass with a comfortable and secure fit, while a high-capacity battery provides up to 20 hours of powerful, continuous audio (up to 50 hours with the charging case). All you have to do is let the music take control.

The newly developed large-diameter drivers (9mm Solid Bass HD TWS drivers) deliver deep bass while the CKS50TW shape provides a snug fit - an important factor for truly wireless headphones as the airtight fit prevents the bass from escaping to deliver a unique and intimate music experience.

Make your voice heard with Qualcomm® cVc™ Generation 8.0
Enjoy improved microphone performance in calls, whether in the office, working from home or in an online class. The sidetone function of the CKS50TW also allows you to hear your own voice during calls for more natural-sounding conversations, feeling almost as if you weren’t wearing headphones at all.

Built-in button design for on-the-go operation
Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKS50TW wireless earbuds are designed for reliable, stress-free operation for a more enjoyable truly wireless listening experience. The left button adjusts the volume and switches between hear-through and noise-cancelling functions, while the right button lets you easily start/stop playback, skip between songs, or enable quick hear-through.

Rain and splash-proof design
The CKS50TW wireless earbuds boast an IPX4*-equivalent JIS protection rating. The splash-proof design means you never have to worry about keeping your truly wireless earbuds dry in sudden rain showers or when exercising.

*An IPX4-equivalent rating signifies the product will not be adversely affected by water splashing from any direction. This rating does not ensure protection in hot and humid locations such as baths and showers. The product is not completely waterproof.

Greater customization
Personalize the operation of your Audio-Technica earbuds via Audio-Technica’s Connect app, available from both Apple and Google Play. Take full control of your sound, switching between codecs, experimenting with equalizer pre-sets or adjusting your volume levels. You can even use the app to help locate your earbuds, so you’ll always have a stunning soundscape to accompany your day to day.

Interruption-free listening

Packed full of useful functions, the CKS50TW earbuds are compact, with a unique antenna structure designed to ensure stable connectivity while fitting in limited space. This helps prevent sound from being interrupted even in train stations or other crowded locations.

The ATH-CKS50TW earbuds also feature Qualcomm® TrueWireless Mirroring.

Independent transmission to the left and right sides reduces sound interruptions and delays for videos on all devices, including Android and iOS smartphones.

Automatic power-on and fast pair convenience

Once paired with your device, Audio-Technica’s CKS50TW wireless headphones automatically turn on and connect to your Android or Google device** when they are removed from the case for quick usability. When the truly wireless earbuds are put back in the case, they power down and begin charging. The power can also be turned on/off directly from the headphones.

** Only one Android device can be paired by using Fast Pair. Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.

Check up on your charge with LED indicators

The CKS50TW’s four LED indicators light up or flash whenever the charging case is opened or closed, so the user can see the charging status or remaining charging case battery power at a glance.

Sony’s 360 Reality Audio certified

The combination of 360 Reality Audio and Audio-Technica’s long-cultivated acoustic technology allows listeners to fully experience the world of sound envisioned by the creators.

Features
Bluetooth® 5.2
50 hour battery (20 hours in the earbuds + 30 hours in the charging case)
Fast charging support - 10 minutes = 90 minutes of power (approx)
Multi-point pairing function for registering multiple devices
9mm Solid Bass HD TWS drivers
Noise-cancelling mode
Hear-through function
Built-in mic and controls
IPX4
Qualcomm® cVc™ Generation 8.0
Qualcomm® TrueWireless Mirroring
SCMS-T protected content and 1seg broadcasting support
Voice guidance function*1
Compatible with Sony’s 360 Reality Audio*2
*1 Voice guidance can be used for notifications, including power and pairing statuses as well as remaining battery level (High, Medium, or Low).
*2 Requires use of subscription to compatible online music service – subscription fees may apply. Compatible services may not be available in certain countries/regions. Please visit https://www.sony.net/360RA to check compatibility of the service. "SONY'' is a registered trademark of Sony Group Corporation.

Specifications
Headphones
Type Dynamic
Driver Diameter 9 mm
Frequency Response 5 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 110 dB/mW
Impedance 20 ohms
Weight Headphones: Approx. 8 g (0.28 oz) (L side), approx. 8 g (0.28 oz) (R side); Charging case: Approx. 60 g (2.1 oz)
Charging Time Headphones: Approx. 3 hours
Charging case: Approx. 3 hours
The figures above depend on operating conditions.
Operating Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Time Continuous transmission time (music playback): Max. approx. 20 hours (headphones), Max. approx. 50 hours (if charging case is used in combination)
The figures above depend on operating conditions.
Microphone Type MEMS type
Microphone Sensitivity -38 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz)
Microphone Frequency Response 100 to 8,000 Hz
Microphone Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Power Supply Headphones: DC 3.7 V lithium ion battery
Charging case: DC 3.7 V lithium ion battery
Water-Resistant (drip-proof) Performance IPX4
Headphones only
Accessories Included USB charging cable (30 cm (12"), USB Type-A / USB Type-C), Eartips (XS, S, M, L)
Notes For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® Version Bluetooth version 5.2
Operating Range Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33')
Maximum RF Output 10 mW EIRP
Frequency Band 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
Modulation Method GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
Spread Spectrum Method FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Support Codec Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio, Qualcomm® aptX™ audio, AAC, SBC
Supported Content Protection Method SCMS-T
Supported Sample Rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Supported Bit Rates 16 bit, 24 bit
When using Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio.
Transmission Band 20 to 20,000 Hz

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SL-1200M7B

1.499,00 €*

Technics x Automobili Lamborghini

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SL-1200M7B Direct Drive Turntable System

Technics for Automobili Lamborghini SL-1200M7B

Technical Data:
• Technics for Automobili Lamborghini collaboration model
• Coreless Direct-Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
• Diverse New Functions Adapt to Various Playing Styles
• High Sensitive Tonearm
• Stylus Illuminator Featuring a High-brightness and Long-life White LED
• High-rigidity Cabinet and High-damping Insulator

Design Inspired by Automobili Lamborghini DNA
The functions of the SL-1200M7B are based on the SL-1200MK7/SL-1210MK7 models, while the design is inspired by Automobili Lamborghini’s iconic Y-shape pattern. Orange, Green and Yellow are the colours of the SL-1200M7B, based on the most iconic liveries of the Italian automotive super sports cars brand. Automobili Lamborghini and Technics operate in completely different markets but share the same values with cutting-edge ideas and approaches: disruptive technological development, a corporate culture rooted in a spirit of uncompromising craftsmanship, and the pursuit of emotional sounds inspiring customers—with Automobili Lamborghini, the sound of its engines, and with Technics, the sound of its audio. The SL-1200M7B is the powerful result of the collaboration and innovative ideas of the two brands.
*Consumption and emission values of Revuelto: Fuel consumption combined: 11,86 l/100km; Power consumption combined: 10,1 kWh/100 Km; CO₂-emissions combined: 276 g/km; Efficiency class combined: G; Fuel consumption with discharged battery combined: 17,8 l/100km; CO₂ efficiency class with discharged battery: G; WLTP values

Exclusive Gifts
The SL-1200M7B comes with an original vinyl record containing the powerful V12-engine and driving sounds of six different Automobili Lamborghini super sports cars, a slipmat and two stickers with Automobili Lamborghini and Technics logos. The picture disc features a design inspired by the tires of one of the Automobili Lamborghini's latest models, the Revuelto. As you listen to the sounds of Automobili Lamborghini V12-engines, you can also enjoy the visual effect of the tire spinning on your turntable.

Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
The direct drive system uses a slow-turning motor to directly drive the platter. This system has various advantages. It offers high performance, such as rotation accuracy and powerful torque, does not require replacement of parts and maintains high reliability over a long period of time. On the other hand, the direct drive system was said to produce a rotation irregularity called cogging. For the SL-1210MK7, a new coreless direct drive motor was developed. This motor employs a coreless stator. The removal of the core (iron core) from the stator eliminated the root cause of cogging. Furthermore, the magnetic force of the rotor magnets was improved to the highest possible level, and the gap between the coreless stator and rotor magnets was optimised, thus achieving high-torque-performance equaling that of the SL-1210MK5. Boasting smooth rotation and powerful torque, this motor reproduces sound accurately and faithfully from the groove on an analogue record.

Diverse New Functions Adapt to Various Playing Styles

Torque / Brake Speed Adjustment
The newest digital motor control technology, accumulated through the development of Blu-ray disc products, is applied to improve adjustment by allowing the torque and brake speed to be adjusted individually in four steps.

The Pitch Control Function
The pitch control function allows fine adjustment of the rotation speed within ±8% / ±16%. It does this through digital control, from positional detection of the slider to rotational control of the motor, eliminating the unnecessary DA conversion. This greatly improves tracking performance to achieve accurate and stable pitch adjustment.

Reverse Play Function
The reverse play function, which brings forth new possibilities of creative performance, makes its first appearance in the SL-1210 Series. In addition to 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, a rotation speed of 78 rpm is supported.
*The torque / brake speed adjustment, rotation speed switch, and reverse play can be adjusted by switches on the main unit.

High Sensitive Tonearm
The tonearm, which has continued to support the leading edge of the DJ scene for many years, inherits the highly reliable static-balance universal S-shape tonearm. Using high-precision bearings, it achieves a higher initial-motion sensitivity than the SL-1210MK6. This accurately tracks the groove on the phonorecord to assure excellent tracking performance with minimum stylus jumping even in harsh playing conditions such as scratching.

Stylus Illuminator Featuring a High-brightness and Long-life White LED
The stylus illuminator features a new push-type structure for intuitive operation, and employs a high-brightness and long-life white LED. The illumination area and intensity were reviewed to provide improved visibility of the stylus tip even in a dark environment.

High-rigidity Cabinet and High-damping Insulator
The chassis, an essential part for reducing external vibrations, inherits the audio quality enhancement technology fostered through the development of high-end turntables. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fibre to achieve a two-layer construction. The combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realising a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.

Specs:
Turntable section:
• Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
• Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm (with switch 78 rpm)
• Starting Torque: 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg･cm
• Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
• Wow And Flutter: 0.025 %　W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter:
- Aluminium diecast
- Diameter : 332 mm
- Weight : Approx. 1.8 kg (Including slipmat and slipsheet)

Tonearm Section:
• Type: Universal Static Balance
• Effective Length: 230 mm
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Tracking Error Angle:
- Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm (12") record)
- Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm (12") record)
• Offset Angle: 22°
• Arm-height Adjustment Range: 0 - 6 mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
• Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight Range:
- 5.6 - 12.0 g (without auxiliary weight)
- 14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell)
• Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals:
• Audio Output:
- PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
- EARTH TERMINAL x 1

General:
• Power Supply: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption:
- 8 W
- Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 353 mm
• Weight: Approx. 9.6 kg

Accessories:
Turntable, Slipmat, Slipsheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Head shell, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Original vinyl record, Brand logo stickers, Owner's Manual

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SL-1200M7B

1.499,00 €*

Technics x Automobili Lamborghini

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Melomania M100

169,00 €*

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True Wireless Headphones With Active Noise Cancellation

• Immersive Sound – with aptX Lossless and customisable EQ
• Extended Play Battery – up to 10hrs + 23 (ANC on), 16 + 36 (ANC off)
• Active Noise Cancellation – adaptive hybrid with 3 modes + transparency
• Comfort Fit – choice of 5 pairs of ear tips, in silicone and foam
• aptX Adaptive – interruption-free sound up to 24bit/96kHz
• Bluetooth 5.3 – with greater speeds & data capacity for music transmission
• Clear Voice Capture – Qualcomm 3 mic cVc separates your voice from environmental noise

Designed by Hi-Fi Engineers, Made By Music
We’re obsessed with helping your music sound its best. M100 are our 3rd gen wireless headphones – so we’ve had a chance to really polish them.

aptX Lossless and customisable EQ settings get the most from your music. And so you don’t miss a beat – or a call – in busy areas, we added aptX Adaptive and Bluetooth 5.3 tech. They give a more stable connection for interruption-free listening.

Adaptive hybrid ANC keeps the everyday at arms-length, so you can escape into your own world. Simple touch controls, a comfy fit, and a battery that goes way beyond the ordinary round things up.

Feel Every Beat
Melomania M100 feature two generous 10mm drivers and magnets made from recycled Neodymium. The resulting powerful, but controlled, sound is one that maintains your music’s energy without sacrificing detail – regardless of genre.

Experiment with the choice of ear tips for the best seal, and to keep the sound firmly where it belongs.

Music First
Everyone deserves a great soundstage, low distortion, and high dynamic range. It’s what makes recorded music come alive.

Melomania M100 use Class AB amplification, the same type found in many of our award-winning amps, to deliver the authentic sound quality we’re known for – even when you’re on the go.

Let’s Get Personal
We’ve tuned M100 to deliver our authentic signature Cambridge sound, but we know many people have their own style.

We’ve specified a 7-band graphic equaliser in the all-new Melomania Connect app to build your own custom EQs. Plus, we’ve included 6 pre-set profiles for different music genres or spoken word listening.

Keep the Outside Out
M100 feature adaptive hybrid ANC, which uses information from Feed Forward mics, for external sound, and Feed Back mics, that detect unwanted sound in your ear canal. It automatically adjusts the noise cancellation level based on sound ingress and tightness of fit in the ears.

Enjoy music, podcasts, and calls, uninterrupted by irritating background noise.

Let the Outside In
Activate Transparency mode and shift your attention to what’s going on around you.

With Melomania M100, you can tune into the sound of your surroundings, hold conversations, and listen to public announcements – all without removing your earphones or pausing your playlist.

All Day and All of the Night
M100 continue our tradition of consigning battery anxiety to history, with up to 10 hours of continuous playback possible from a full charge – even with ANC on.

The compact, Qi wireless-compatible charging case stores an extra 23 hours (ANC on) – a lot more albums, podcasts, videos and calls! Take a 10-minute coffee-break charge for a 1.5-hour energy boost.

Your Fit, But You Know It
We supply 5 pairs of ear-tips with every pair of M100 – S & L in premium memory foam or S,M,L in silicone. Experiment to find the best combination for fit, seal and, of course, comfort.

So, whether you’re working, commuting, or simply listening to music, you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them.

High-Tech. As Standard
aptX Lossless works with compatible devices to deliver bit-exact, CD-quality audio with no compression, whilst aptX Adaptive automatically adjusts to keep the music going in busy areas like railway stations at up to 24bit/96kHz.

Bluetooth 5.3 adds extra capacity, speed, stability, and efficiency over its predecessors, helping music, podcasts, video, games and calls to sound their best.

London Calling
When you buy new headphones, they need to be great for calls too. M100 use 3-microphone cVc, a system developed by Qualcomm that helps your voice stand out above environmental noise.

A series of convenient features like Multipoint Connection, Siri and Google Assistant compatibility, reduced-latency gaming mode, and our new Melomania Connect app complete the story.

Designed for Life
Like all our products, Melomania M100 are made to last. They’re designed in London, so IPX4 water resistance was a must. Their compact case protects and charges them in your pocket. The packaging is 100% recyclable and free from plastic.

Technical Specifications:
• HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO MODE: Class A/B amplification
• DRIVER: 10mm Driver Recycled Neodymium Magnets
• BATTERY PLAY TIME (EARBUDS): Up to 16 hours
• BATTERY PLAY TIME (EARBUDS - ANC ON): Up to 10 hours
• BATTERY PLAY TIME (TOTAL): Up to 52 hours
• BATTERY PLAY TIME (TOTAL - ANC ON): Up to 33 hours
• CHARGING TIME: 2.5 hours
• WIRELESS CHARGING: Yes - Qi charging
• POWER SUPPLY: USB-C, Wireless charging
• FAST CHARGE: 10 mins charge = 1.5hrs ANC On | 2.4hrs ANC Off
• NOISE ISOLATION: Qualcomm™ Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling
• TRANSPARENCY MODE: Yes
• MICROPHONES: 6 microphones, 3 per earbud
• VOICE PROCESSING: 3-microphone Qualcomm® cVc™ Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression (ECNS)
• MELOMANIA CONNECT APP: Compatible
• VOICE ASSISTANT ACTIVATION: Siri / Google Assistant
• IPX RATING: IPX4 water splash resistant
• FIRMWARE UPGRADABLE: Yes
• BLUETOOTH VERSION: Bluetooth 5.3
• TRIPLE-CORE PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE: Qualcomm QCC3071, Powerful tri-core processor architecture – supporting complex use cases Dual core 32-bit processor application subsystem (up to 80MHz) Single core 240 Mhz configurable Qualcomm® Kalimba™ DSP audio subsystem
• SUPPORTED PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
• SUPPORTED CODECS: aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC
• WEAR DETECT: Yes
• LOW LATENCY: <80ms - Gaming Mode accessible via Melomania Connect
• NOISE CANCELLATION: Qualcomm™ Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling
• WIND NOISE REDUCTION: Yes
• GOOGLE FAST PAIR: Yes
• ADJUSTABLE EQ: Yes - 7-band adjustable EQ accesible via Melomania Connect
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to +40°C / 32°F - 104°F
• OPERATING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 80%, Non-condensing
• DIMENSIONS (EARBUDS): 22 x 19.2 x 23mm
• DIMENSIONS (CHARGING CASE): 44.5 x 80.2 x 27mm
• WEIGHT: Earbuds: 6.65g each / 0.235 Ounce Charging case: 53.3g / 1.880 Ounce Total: 66.6g / 2.35 Ounce
• WHAT'S IN THE BOX?: Quick Start Guide, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 x silicone eartips (S, M & L), 2 x memory foam eartips (S & L), Brand booklet, Function controls card, Safety instructions

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SA-C600

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Premium Class Network CD Receiver

Introducing the Network CD Receiver SA-C600—your ultimate gateway to a universe of music experiences, all wrapped up in a single, sleek device. Say hello to seamless integration of your favourite music sources, from cherished vinyl and classic CDs to the latest radio hits and limitless streaming options, while experiencing the pinnacle of audio excellence.

Elevate your listening journey to new heights with the SA-C600, meticulously crafted by the masters of sound engineering at Technics. Immerse yourself in a luxurious sonic landscape where every note, every beat, resonates with unparalleled clarity and richness.

Full Digital Amplifier
The SA-C600 boasts a fully digital amplifier and transmission system, ensuring minimal outside noise interference for accurate signal transmission. Enjoy high-quality digital audio with the smooth texture of analog recordings.

Designed for Sophisticated Music Listening Experience
To keep things visually cohesive, the SA-C600 borrows style elements from Technics turntables, including colour, texture, and dimensions, giving the system a sleek and unified look. Plus, the aluminium top panel houses a convenient CD player with a manually operated lid, adding both practicality and a touch of elegance to the setup.

Twin Power Supply Circuit System
The SA-C600 boosts amplifier performance with a separate power supply exclusively for its circuits, ensuring stable power to two independent transformers. Additionally, the optimized wiring minimises noise for exceptional sound quality.

Built-in Phono Equaliser compatible with MM Cartridge
The SA-C600's built-in phono equaliser is specifically designed for MM cartridges, giving you better performance. It runs on its own power supply circuit, separate from the control circuit, which helps reduce background noise for clearer sound. In addition, its shielded construction keeps out external noise, so your music gets amplified without losing any quality.

Space Tune™
The Space Tune feature—an innovation that customizes your sound experience to fit any space, ensures incredible music no matter where you're listening. Whether you're using the user-friendly Technics Audio Centre app, or selecting from one of the four presets directly on the main unit—Free, Wall, Corner, or Shelf—you can tailor the sound to perfectly suit your acoustic surroundings.* Available for iOS devices only

Compatible with a variety of music sources
The SA-C600 supports a variety of music sources including CD, radio, phono input, optical digital input (including TVs), coaxial digital input, USB input, and more.

Enjoy high-quality sound wirelessly
The SA-C600 can playback high-resolution music wirelessly. It supports not only Bluetooth® and AirPlay 2, but also Spotify Connect®, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and more, and comes with Chromecast built-in™.

Compatible with MQA
The SA-C600 supports MQA and can playback MQA-CD and MQA files downloaded from music streaming services with outstanding sound quality.

Specs:
• JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimisation)
• Twin Power Supply Circuit System
• Clean Powered Clock Generator
• Built-in Phono Equaliser compatible with MM Cartridge
• Space Tune™
• Supports a Wide Range of Music Content

Technical Data:
• Output Power: 60 W + 60 W (1 kHz, T.H.D. 1.0%, 4Ω, 20 kHz LPF)
• Load Impedance: 4Ω - 16Ω
• Frequency Response:
- PHONO (MM): 20 Hz - 20 kHz (RIAA DEVIATION ±1dB, 8Ω)
- LINE: 20 Hz - 80 kHz (-3dB, 8Ω)
- DIGITAL: 20 Hz - 90 kHz (-3dB, 8Ω)

• Input Sensitivity / Input Impedance
- PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ
- LINE: 200 mV / 22 kΩ
• Analogue Input Terminal:
- LINE x 1
- PHONO (MM) x1

• Digital Input Terminal:
- Optical digital x 1
- Coaxial digital x 1
- USB-A x 1
- USB-B x 1 (PC)

• Analogue Output Terminal: Sub Woofer x 1
• Headphone Output: Yes, Stereo Φ3.5 mm
• Disc Compatibility: Audio CD, CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Discs recorded and finalized on recording devices)

• USB-A
iPod/iPhone/iPad: No
Support Codec:
- WAV: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- FLAC: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- DSD: Yes (2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz)
- AIFF: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- ALAC: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- AAC: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz/16-320 kbps)
- MP3: Yes (32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps)

• PC(USB-B)
USB Audio Class Specification:
- USB 2.0 high-speed
- USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous mode
Support Codec:
- LPCM Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- DSD Yes (2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz)
DSD control mode: ASIO Native mode, DoP mode

• MQA Decorder: Yes

• LAN(DMR):
- WAV: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- FLAC: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- DSD: Yes (2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz)
- AIFF: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- ALAC: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- AAC: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz/16-320 kbps)
- MP3: Yes (32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps)

• Ethernet Interface: LAN (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)

• Wi-Fi:
- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Band

• Chromecast built-in: Yes
• AirPlay 2: Yes
• Bluetooth® (Support codec): Yes (AAC, SBC)
• Tuner: DAB / DAB+ / FM
• Power Supply: AC 220 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 46 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 340 mm x 94 mm x 341 mm
• Weight: Approx. 4.8 kg
• Accessories: AC Cord, DAB Indoor Antena, Remote Control, Batteries for Remote Control, Owner's Manual

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SA-C600

4LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Rocket Girl)

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A.R. Kane

A.R. Kive

147,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Pop

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A.R. Kive collates the three most astonishing works from that most miraculous of

duos - A.R. Kane - comprising the ‘Up Home' EP from 1988 that signified the

band's dawning realisation of their own powers and possibilities, their legendary

debut LP ‘sixty nine' (1988) and its kaleidoscopic, prophetic double-LP follow up ‘i'

(1989).

In founder-member Rudy Tambala's new remastering, the music on these pivotal

transmissions from the birth of dream pop, have been reinvigorated and re-infused

with a new power, a new depth and intimacy, a new height and immensity. Vivid,

timeless and yet always timely whenever they're recalled, these records still force

any listener to realise that despite the habits of retrospective myth-making and the

safe neutering effects of ‘genre', thirty years have in no way dimmed how resistant

and dissident to critical habits of categorisation A.R. Kane always were. Never quite

‘avant-pop' or ‘shoegaze' or ‘post-rock' or any of those sobriquets designed to file

and categorise, A.R. Kive is a reminder that those genres had to be coined, had to

be invented precisely to contain the astonishing sound of A.R. Kane, because

previous formulations couldn't come close to their sui generis sound and

suggestiveness. This is music that pointed towards futures which a whole generation

of artists and sonic explorers would map out. Now beautifully repackaged,

remastered and fleshed out with extensive sleeve notes and accompanying

materials, ‘A.R. Kive' reveals that 35 years on it's still a struggle to defuse the

revolutionary and inspirational possibility of A.R. Kane's music.

A.R. Kane were formed in 1986 by Rudy Tambala and Alex Ayuli, two second-

generation immigrants who grew up together in Stratford, East London. From the off

the pair were outsiders in the culturally mixed (cockney/Irish/West Indian/Asian)

milieu of the East End, with Alex and Rudy's folks first generation immigrants from

Nigeria and Malawi, respectively. The two of them quickly developed and fostered an

innate and near-telepathic mutual understanding forged in musical, literary and

artistic exploration. Like a lot of second-generation immigrants, they were ferocious

autodidacts in all kinds of areas, especially around music and literature. Diving deep

into the music of afro-futurist luminaries such as Sun Ra, Miles Davis, Lee Perry and

Hendrix, as well as devouring the explorations of lysergic noise and feedback from

contemporaries like Sonic Youth and Butthole Surfers, they also thoroughly

immersed themselves in the alternate literary realities of sci-fi and ancient history

(the fascination with the arcane that gave the band their name), all to feed their

voracious cultural thirsts and intellectual curiosity.

It was seeing the Cocteau Twins performing on Channel 4 show the Tube that

spurred A.R. Kane into being - “They had no drummer. They used tapes and

technology and Liz Fraser looked completely otherworldly with those big eyes. And

the noise coming out of Robin's guitar! That was the ‘Fuck! We could do that! We

could express ourselves like that!' moment”, recalls Tambala - and through a mix of

confidence, chutzpah, ad hoc almost-mythical live shows and sheer innocent will the

duo debuted with the astonishing ‘When You're Sad' single for One Little Indian in

1986. Immediately dubbed a ‘black Jesus & Mary Chain' by a press unsure of

Where to put a black band clearly immersed in feedback and noise, what was

immediately apparent for listeners was just how much more was going on here - a

tapping of dub's stealth and guile, a resonant umbilicus back to fusion and jazz, the

music less a conjuration of past highs than a re-summoning of lost spirits.

The run of singles and EPs that followed picked up increasingly rapt reviews in the

press, but it was the ‘Up Home EP' released in 1988 on their new home, Rough

Trade that really suggested something immense was about to break. Simon

Reynolds noted the EP was: Their most concentrated slab of iridescent

awesomeness and a true pinnacle of an era that abounded with astounding

landmarks of guitar-reinvention, A.R. Kane at their most elixir-like.

If anything, the remastered ‘Up Home' that forms the first part of ‘A.R. Kive' is even

more dazzling, even more startling than it was when it first emerged, and listening

now you again wonder not just about how many bands christened ‘shoegaze' tried to

emulate it, but how all of them fell so far short of its lambent, pellucid wonder. This

remains intrinsically experimental music but with none of the frowning orthodoxy

those words imply. A.R. Kane, thanks to that second generation auto-didacticism

were always supremely aware about the interstices of music and magic, but at the

same time gloriously free in the way they explored that connection within their own

sound, fascinated always with the creation of ‘perfect mistakes' and the possibilities

inherent in informed play.

‘sixty nine' the group's debut LP that emerged in 1988 had

critics and listeners struggling to fit language around A.R. Kane's sound. As a title it

was telling - the year of ‘Bitches Brew', the year of ‘In A Silent Way', the erotic

möbius between two lovers - and as originally coined by the band themselves,

‘dream pop' (before it became a free-floating signifier of vague import) was entirely

apposite for the music A.R. Kane were making. Crafted in a dark small basement

studio in which Tambala recalls the duo had “complete freedom - We wanted to go

as far out as we could, and in doing so we discovered the point where it stops being

music”. There was an irresistibly dreamy, somnambulant, sensual and almost surreal

flow to ‘sixty nine's sound, but also real darkness/dankness, the ruptures of the

primordial and the reverberations of the subconscious, within the grooves of

remarkable songs like ‘Dizzy' and ‘Crazy Blue'. Alex's plangent vocals floated and

surged amidst exquisite peals of refracted feedback but crucially there was Bass

here, lugubrious and funky and full of dread, sonic pleasure and sonic disturbance

crushed together to make music with a center so deep it felt subcutaneous, music

constructed from both the accidental and the deliberate, generous enough to dance

with both serendipity and chaos. ‘sixty nine' remains - especially in this remastered

iteration - ravishing, revolutionary.

The final part of this ‘A.R. Kive' contains 1989's astonishing double-LP ‘i' which

followed up on ‘sixty nine's promise and saw the duo fully unleash their experimental

pop sensibilities over 26 tracks, plunging the A.R. Kane sound into a dazzlingly

kaleidoscopic vision of pop experiment and play. Suffused with new digital

technologies and combining searingly sweet and danceable pop with perhaps the

duo's strangest and boundary-pushing compositions, the album did exactly what a

great double-set should do - indulge the artists sprawling pursuit of their own

imaginations but always with a concision and an ear for those moments where pop

both transcends and toys with the listeners expectations. Jason Ankeny has noted

that “In retrospect, ‘i' now seems like a crystal ball prophesying virtually every major

musical development of the 1990s; from the shimmering techno of ‘A Love from

Outer Space' to the liquid dub of ‘What's All This Then?', from the alien drone-pop of

‘Conundrum' to the sinister shoegazer miasma of ‘Supervixens' — it's all here, an

underground road map for countless bands to follow.” Perhaps the most

overwhelmingly all-encompassing transmission from A.R. Kane, ‘i' bookended a

three year period in which the duo had made some of the most prophetic and

revelatory music of the entire decade.

After ‘i' the duo's output became more sporadic with Tambala and Ayuli moving in

different directions both geographically and musically, with only 1994's ‘New Clear

Child' a crystalline re-fraction of future and past echoes of jazz, folk and soul, before

the duo went their separate ways. Since then, A.R. Kane's music has endured, not

thanks to the usual sepia'd false memories that seem to maintain interest in so much

of the musical past, but because those who hear A.R. Kane music and are changed

irrevocably, have to share that universe which A.R. Kane opened up, with anyone

else who will listen. Far more than other lauded documents of the late 80s it still

sounds astonishingly fresh, astonishingly livid and vivid and necessary and NOW.

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Audio-Technica

ATH-CKS30TW+

99,00 €*

5LP | 2024 | Original (Muna Musik)

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ATH-CKS30TW+ Wireless Headphones
Enhance the everyday with the ATH-CKS30TW+: the true wireless earbuds that stimulate the senses with chest-thumping bass and immersive active noise-cancellation.

Coming in four unique colours to suit your personal style, these pocket-sized truly wireless headphones offer high resolution sound for realistic music and movies. For beats that make your whole body move, activate the ultra-low-frequency equalizer to enjoy the richest depths of your music.

Combining super deep bass with noise-cancelling smarts, these in-ear headphones allow you to fully engage with your sound, wherever you are. Need to tune into your surroundings? You can safely let the outside in with hear-through and talk-through functions.

Enjoy up to 6.5 hours of use from each earbud when fully charged—even with noise-cancelling turned on—or 17.5 hours of use with both the headphones and charging case fully charged. Turn noise-cancelling off to get up to 7.5 hours of use from each earbud or 20 hours of use with the charging case.

Taking you from morning workouts to evening relaxation, these securely-fitting waterproof earbuds feature a snug fit to keep the bass intact and feel comfortable all day – and should they ever be misplaced, our handy Out of Range Alert keeps you in the loop.

Sound That Goes Deeper - Heavy Bass Beats
Dive even deeper into music with the ultra-low-frequency equalizer, Bass Boost – Deep, for a bass response that must be heard to be believed. Or, customise your sound in the A-T Connect App with four additional equalizer presets that enhance everything from vocal clarity to dynamic gaming experiences.

Acoustic ducts and proprietary 9mm drivers control airflow to ensure a rich and detailed performance that brings the excitement of a live show to everyday life.

Waterproof Design - Ready For Anything
The perfect companions to take you from the gym to the beach, the earbuds are highly waterproof and dustproof with an IP55 (1) rating – so there’s no need to worry about life’s splashes and spills.

High intensity workout? Don’t sweat it. The earphones can be safely rinsed off with water when your routine is finished.

(1) The IP5X rating provides protection against dust that can interfere with functions. The IPX5 rating provides protection against water jets. This rating does not ensure protection in hot and humid locations such as baths and showers. The product is not completely waterproof. The main body of the headphones is waterproof and dustproof equivalent to IP55, except for the openings where sound comes out.

Lose Yourself In Music - Active Noise Cancellation
Sit back and tune in: these active noise-cancelling earbuds let you fully engage with your favourite music or movies. Accessible with a single tap of the built-in touch sensors, you can also use the hear-through function to engage with your surroundings when listening to music on the go.

For when you need to hear travel announcements or have quick in-person conversations, the talk-though function lets you listen to those around you.

Unmatched Comfort And Fit - A Snug Design That Keeps The Bass Intact
Fitting snugly in the ear for a natural, strong hold, the wireless earbuds stay firmly in place during exercise, prevent bass from escaping, and supress unwanted outside noise with superior sound insulation.

Out of range alert - Easy location
Never lose your earbuds again. The Out of Range Alert notifies you when the Bluetooth signal is weak, so you’ll always know if you’re getting too far away from the headphones before the connection is lost.

Misplaced your buds? Open the Connect app to see the last location where the headphones were disconnected on a handy map.

Relax & Focus - Customisable Listening Experience
Whether you’re focussing on work or making time to unwind, the A-T Connect App’s soundscape function has your back.

Listen to the relaxing sounds of nature carefully recorded using Audio-Technica microphones, use masking noise to enhance concentration, or tune into healing sounds for mental rejuvenation.

Features:
• Available in four colors: standard matte black, discreet light beige, lively evergreen, or the unique translucent skeleton (translucent black)
• Up to 6.5 hours of use from each headphone when fully charged—even with noise-cancelling turned on—or 17.5 hours of use with both the headphones and charging case fully charged
• Turn noise-cancelling off to get up to 7.5 hours of use from each headphone or 20 hours of use with the charging case
• LED indicator lamp on the charging case for quickly checking remaining battery power
• Out of Range Alert and Product Locator for finding the earbuds’ last location
• Soundscape function via the A-T Connect App for improved focus or relaxation
• Customisable touch sensor control to play or pause music, skip between tracks, answer calls, and adjust the volume
• Adjustable touch sensor sensitivity to improve operation and adjustable volume steps to get the perfect listening comfort for your ears
• Clear and satisfying calls wherever you are, with selectable sidetone circuitry to improve conversations by letting you hear your voice in the headphones when making calls on most smartphones
• Multipoint pairing function to stay connected to two Bluetooth devices at once and re-pair easily through the A-T Connect App
• Low latency mode to watch videos or play games with minimal sound delay (2)
• Fast Pair support for convenient connection with Android devices (3,4)
• Siri and Google Assistant support at the touch of a button for voice control (5,6)
• Flexible dual or single-ear usability
• Automatic power-on when removed from the case (7)
• Selectable sidetone circuitry to improve conversations by letting you hear your voice in the headphones when making calls on most smartphones
• Voice guidance in English and Japanese
2 - Low Latency Mode can also be turned on/off from the A-T Connect App. Bluetooth connections may be affected by obstacles and ambient radio wave conditions.
3 - Only one Android device can be paired using Fast Pair.
4 - Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
5 - Siri® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
6 - Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
7 - Pairing is required on first use.

Specifications:
Headphones
• Type Dynamic
• Driver 9.0 mm
• Sensitivity 110 dB/mW
• Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz
• Impedance 20 ohms

Microphone
• Type MEMS type
• Polar pattern Omnidirectional
• Sensitivity -38 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz)
• Frequency response 100 to 8,000 Hz

Communication specifications
• Communication system Bluetooth version 5.1
• Maximum RF output 10 mW EIRP
• Maximum communication range Line of sight -approx. 10 m
• Frequency band 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
• Modulation method GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
• Spread spectrum method FHSS
• Compatible Bluetooth profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
• Supported codec AAC, SBC
• Supported content protection method SCMS-T Transmission band 20 ～20,000Hz

Other
• Power supply: Headphones: DC 3.7V lithium ion battery / Charging case: DC 3.7V lithium ion battery
• Charging time: Headphones: Approx. 2.5hours*1 / Charging case: Approx. 3.0 hours

Operating time
Continuous transmission time (music playback, ANC on):
• Max. approx. 6.5 hours*1 (headphones)
• Max. approx. 17.5 hours*1 (if charging case is used in combination)
Continuous transmission time (music playback, ANC off):
• Max. approx. 7.5 hours*1 (headphones)
• Max. approx. 20.0 hours*1 (if charging case is used in combination)

• Weight: Headphones: Approx. 4.5 g (L side), approx. 4.5g (R side), Charging case: Approx. 28.0g
• Water-resistant (drip-proof) performance IP55 *2
• Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C

Accessories
• USB charging cable (30 cm , USB Type-A / USB Type-C),
• Eartips: Standard (XS, S, M, L), Soft (XS, S, M, L)

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V.A.

30 Jahre Muna

134,99 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Drowned By Locals)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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21 exclusive tracks.

5x12" Klapp-Box Set MMLP 003, colored vinyl, incl. download code, “30 Jahre Muna” Poster, “10 Jahre Muna Musik” Poster, stickers

- blue marbled vinyl - LP1 (Side A/AA)
- green marbled vinyl - LP2 (Side B/BB)
- yellow marbled vinyl - LP3 (Side C/CC)
- pink marbled vinyl - LP4 (Side D/DD)
- gold marbled vinyl - LP5 (Side E/EE)

A1. Super Flu – Nos Crub
"Nos Crub" is another work by the Halle-based tech house export Super Flu that lands on our 30 years of Muna sampler. In typical Super Flu style, there is a harmonious composition with a synthesizer theme, subtly spiced strings and piano tracks, as well as a psychedelic-tinged vocal. The whole thing is based on a bassline that is absolutely suitable for clubs and goes wonderfully with everything from a club to a huge open air venue.
A2. Marco Resmann - Zero In
There is also a contribution from Marco Resmann to our 30 years of Muna compilation. "Zero In" is a beautiful piece of house music, starts atmospherically, builds up with added instrumental tracks and a kind of psychedelic vocal to create a beautifully saucy listening experience, far from prime time mass-produced algorithm optimized house! Category: Morning hours, recommendation: listen on repeat!
AA1. Sarah Wild – Night Shift
Sarah Wild adds "Night Shift" to our 30 years of Muna compilation. The driving piece starts with some break beats in the first few seconds, builds up nicely with some electronica elements and a spherical synth pattern and stands on a stable base of a club-friendly bassline!
AA2. Sierra – Dirty Thirty
Our local hero Sierra contributed the piece called "Dirty Thirty" with a wink to our 30 years of Muna compilation. A clean house piece with a bassline that could be described as well-fed. A subtle vocal, little acid and some synth sounds finish the tune wonderfully.
B1. Mathias Kaden – Muna 1994
With Mathias Kaden an artist who truly and undoubtedly belongs to the DNA of Muna also delivers a work to our 30 years of Muna compilation. With "Muna 1994" the title itself is a homage to the club and in 6:16 minutes it accurately describes what happens here regularly in the hall and foyer - driving powerhouse with a typical Mathias Kaden sound! An energetic bassline mixes with hi hat and clap, along with harmoniously arranged synth themes and vocals that come in at exactly the right time.
B2. Douglas Greed – Sleeping in Shifts
A song by the Berlin based Douglas Greed, “Sleeping in Shifts,” also ends up on our 30 years of Muna compilation. A wonderfully complex and melodic piece of electronic dance music. Spherical sounds, synths or vocals, the individual tracks begin smoothly and are arranged in a melancholic mood with an almost instrumental like drum loop. As usual from him, much more than just a dance floor tool!
BB1. Kristin Velvet – Katamaran
Kristin Velvet's "Katamaran" is part of our 30 years of Muna compilation. A beautiful, slightly twisted house piece that fits perfectly with the first rays of sunshine on an open air floor in summer. A dominant synth theme runs through the entire tune, varies very pleasantly and
increases the atmosphere in the tune until a break in the last third. The danceability of the bassline remains constant.
BB2. Norman Weber feat JuKa – Fabulous Muna
We'll take that as a compliment! With "Fabulous Muna", a tune by Norman Weber also appears on our 30 years of Muna compilation. Together with JuKa, he serves up a wonderfully soulful piece of house. Percussion, kick drum and a wavy bass track form the basis, plus there are subtle synth sounds, pads and vocals. Diverse, Latin-like and groove in its DNA! This Sound fits the Muna like photo dumps in the timelines of people under 30 and really makes you want to dance!
C1. Robag Wruhme – Trip-This
As an artist and person also part of the history and present of the Muna club - with "Trip This" there is also a piece of music on our 30 years of Muna sampler created by Robag Wruhme. The connoisseur can certainly name the artist and year of production after the first 15 seconds. The typical floating Robag Wruhme bassline can also be found here. After all the elements are introduced in the first half, a break is followed by a wonderful marriage of all tracks to a deep, melancholic finale of this tune!
C2. Thomas Stieler – Meet You At Foyer
Full-time nice guy and Munich resident by choice Thomas Stieler also sends us a tune for our 30 years of Muna compilation. “Meet you at the Foyer” can and should be understood as an invitation to visit us! The modern, clean piece of house music grooves excellently and arranges all tracks wonderfully equally and without any hecticness. The wobbly bassline creates an energetic and danceable base to this great produced song.
CC1. Daniel Stefanik – In Search of Slowly
Daniel Stefanik from Leipzig, a Muna veteran, has also created a tune for our 30 years of Muna long player "In Search of Slowly" is a wonderfully slightly swirly, deep piece of house music. The powerful bassline, together with a surface sound in the background, frames a dominant, spacey synth theme. A tune for the early hours of the morning, not packed, just right and with a lot of pressure from the subs!
CC2. TKR – Anymore
Muna stands for diversity since its birth! So our 30 years of Muna compilation also includes broken beats, which have always been part of Muna. With "Anymore", Jena based drum'n bass veteran TKR contributes a wonderfully melancholic liquid DnB tune. Surfaces that are reminiscent of early Chase & Status works, a smooth and very subtle piano and a never intrusive.
D1. Matthias Tanzmann – You Just
With "You Just" there is a piece of house music by Matthias Tanzmann that practically screams for the dance floor on our 30 years of Muna compilation. The first few seconds of crisp hi-hats get you dancing straight away, and the beat that starts after makes it clear. What follows is an energetic interplay of percussion, deep synth sounds and a very subtle vocal, all that in a harmonic way. Makes you want to go to Ibiza, whether it's a club or a beach party!
D2. youANDme – All Fine
In addition to a calendar jam-packed with international gigs and productions for many other labels, youANDme also contributes a tune to our 30 Years of Muna sampler with "All Fine". The deep, atmospheric piece of house music comes minimally from the speakers, but feels absolutely complete. The deep bassline is complemented by slightly broken percussions, a minimalistic piano sound and is crowned by a subtle vocal.
DD1. Leeni & Danilo Kupfernagel – Vida Única
With "Vida Única", a fresh piece of House Music by Leeni & Danilo Kupfernagel also lands on our 30 years of Muna record. What comes along as a classic house stomper in the first few seconds develops into a beautifully melodic, atmospheric tune through the spherical surface that starts as smooth as peach skin after 30 seconds. It slowly builds up over the next 4 minutes, always leaving room for the absolutely danceable bass line.
DD2. 2HundredEight feat Matti – Pretend
Electronic dance music has also included broken beats since the end of the 80s. It's all the better that we have included some of these tunes on the 30 Years of Muna sampler as well. "Pretend" is contributed by 2HundredEight, who brings in the otherwise guitar-experienced singer MATTI and creates a wonderfully melancholic piece of work. A minimalist piano sample, a broken DnB beat and an ever-present deep bassline, all spiced up with the powerful, bright vocals of the Leipzig based singer. Great cross-genre work!
E1. Luna City Express feat. Kenneth Avera – 30 YRS of Muna
Luna City Express were a little uncreative when it came to choosing a name, but "30 YRS of Muna" with Kenneth Avera is a piece of music bursting with positive energy that ends up on our 30 Years of Muna compilation. After a standard house intro with a powerful kick drum, a very present hi-hat and clap, there are synth sounds, vocals and a saxophone track. The whole thing comes together to form an energetic tune that leads to an shaking musculoskeletal system and simply puts you in a good mood!
E2. Click Click & Defex feat. Leah Raider – Raw Cutz 6.1
With “Raw Cutz 6.1” Click Click & Defex feat. Leah Raider contribute a piece to the 30 years of Muna compilation too. A house kind club tool with a slightly overdriven, snotty bassline an acid pattern and a subtle, breathy vocal. Definitely gets in your leg and leads to acute dance movements!
EE1. Langstrumpf – Drop Out
Langstrumpf also insisted on serving up a song for our 30 years of Muna compilation. "Drop That" comes with a powerful bassline, flanked by an acid-like sound, and the whole thing is spiced up with playful, choral sounds. It fits from warm-up to the morning, builds up nicely and pushes!
EE2. TimBrix – Sound Invasion
With "Sound Invasion" TimBrix also delivers a drum'n bass tune for our 30 years of Muna LP. This thing can easily do 20 pull-ups, pushes 174 kilos and combines an energetic bassline suitable for prime time with a clear vocal and razor-sharp synth sounds that are slightly
reminiscent of neurofunk. All of this is served on a typical DnB drum pattern that seems to scream: Go ahead mate!
EE3. Politone – Thirty Prayers
Politone, one of our residents, also contributes a piece to the 30 Years of Muna sampler. With "Thirty Prayers", he has created a minimalistic but absolutely well-trained house record. The few tracks complement each other and blend together very smooth. The symbiosis of the synth theme and the slightly reggae-like echo vocal go perfectly with the powerful kick drum and can lead to stomping dance moves at any time of day or night.

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Rathauz

Ciccio Bomba Cannoniere

13,99 €*