Music Hall WCS-5 Vacuum Record Cleaning Machine – Music Hall

All About Music Hall WCS-5 Vacuum Record Cleaning Machine
Looking for a powerful and efficient record cleaning solution? Look no further than the WCS-5 vacuum record cleaner, designed to meet the high standards of even the most discerning audiophiles. Built to endure, this machine features an interlocking alloy chassis that is both stunning to look at and easy to clean, ensuring it won’t warp or degrade over time like other models made of wood.

The WCS-5 is packed with features that make it a standout choice in its class. Its high-powered vacuum system effectively removes dirt and grime from your vinyl, while also fully drying your record in a single rotation to save you time and reduce heat and static exposure. Plus, with the unique variable vacuum control, you can easily adjust the suction power to your exact needs.

But that’s not all – the WCS-5 also boasts reversible turntable rotation, giving you the ability to clean your albums’ grooves from both directions for an even deeper clean. And with its record cleaning brush, rubber seal record clamp, stable platter supports, and easy-to-clean design, the WCS-5 is a complete package that offers exceptional value and performance.

Whether you’re a serious collector or just looking to improve the sound quality of your vinyl, the WCS-5 vacuum record cleaner is the perfect choice. And with replacement accessories available, you can rest assured that this machine will continue to deliver outstanding results for years to come. Please note that the WCS-5 is currently only available in the USA.

Product Details:

• High-powered vacuum system for deep cleaning
• Variable vacuum control for customization
• Reversible turntable rotation for optimal cleaning
• Comes with record cleaning brush and rubber seal clamp
• Easy-to-clean design
• Replacement accessories available
• Made in the USA
• Pump motor power: 800W
• Turntable motor power: 15W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 14.6″ x 10.6″ x 15″ (370 x 270 x 380 mm)
• Weight: 25.3 lbs. / 11.5 Kg

What to expect in the box:

• WCS-5 Vacuum Record Cleaning Machine

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Music Hall Aztec Blue Record Mat – Music Hall

All About Music Hall Aztec Blue Cork Record Mat
The Aztec Blue cork turntable mat is designed to elevate your vinyl listening experience to new heights. With its unique three-layer cork design, the mat decouples the record from the platter and isolates it from vibrations, reducing noise and providing a non-resonant base for your records to sit on.

The eight isolation platforms lift and separate the record from the platter, while the center cork supports the record label and the outer cork decouples and floats the record above the platter. This innovative design helps to lower record vibration and reduce acoustic feedback, improving stylus tracking and reducing record wear.

Cork is the perfect material for a turntable mat, as it absorbs unwanted vibrations and releases the life and energy of your music. It’s naturally non-static and non-adhesive, making it safe to use on all platters and won’t harm your records. Additionally, cork grips the record better than felt, reducing record slippage and timing errors.

The Aztec Blue mat is lightweight, thin, and doesn’t typically require a VTA adjustment, making it an easy and effective upgrade for any turntable. Experience the difference in sound quality for yourself – add the Aztec Blue cork turntable mat to your setup today!

Product Details:

• 3 layers of cork decouple and isolate your records
• Grips platter and lifts record above it
• Reduces vibration and acoustic feedback
• Improves stylus tracking and reduces record wear
• Cork material absorbs unwanted vibrations and releases energy
• Non-static and non-adhesive, safe for all platters and records
• Grips record better than felt, reducing slippage and errors
• Thin, lightweight, and generally doesn’t require VTA adjustment

What to expect in the box:

• Aztec Blue Record Mat

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Dual CS 529 Fully Automatic Turntable – Dual

THE REFERENCE FOR FULLY AUTOMATIC TURNTABLES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: HIGHEST QUALITY AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
The classic dual tonearm moves autonomously at the touch of a button – simply place the record on the turntable and press the start button. Operation is convenient via the terminal on the device or externally via Bluetooth.

Use the Bluetooth function to transmit the audio signal or control the device via a smartphone or tablet. Experience convenient operation and first-class sound with the CS 529 from Dual.

Plinth: Solid MDF

• Subchassis construction – rubber dampers
• Bluetooth for audio / remote-control
• Surface option: Walnut wood veneer

Tonearm:Twin Gimbal

• All functions are fully automatic or manual
• Solid aluminum gimbal construction
• Pivot ball-bearings

Platter: Aluminum Die-cast

• Precise aluminum die-cast
• Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
• Hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing

Drive: DC – Belt/Regulated

• Optical speed control at the motor
• Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
• Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter

Product Details:

• Drive
• Drive: Belt
• Speed settings: 33/45/78
• Wow & Flutter:< ±0,08 % (DIN rated)
• Platter
• Material: Aluminium die-cast
• Mat: Rubber 0.1 “
• Bearing: Hardened steel spindle Brass bushing
• Diameter: 12 “
• Weight (incl. Mat): 30 ounces
• Tonearm
• Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: Bluetooth Remote Control / Automatic
• Bearing: 4 x ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting
• Effective length: 8.72 “
• Offset Angle: 25.6°
• Overhang:0.75”
• Type: statically balanced
• Stylus Pressure Range: 0 ounces to 0.14 ounces
• Cartridge Weight Range: 0.18 ounces to 0.32 ounces
• Factory installed pick up: Ortofon 2M Red
• Plinth
• Material: MDF
• Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black, Option: veneer Walnut
• Feet: Ø 2.44 “ / Elastomer
• Connection: RCA socket
• Connection to Phono Input: Yes
• Connection to Line Input: Yes
• Digital Output: Bluetooth
• Dimension, closed dustcover: 17.13 x 14.45 x 5.71 “
• Dimension, open dustcover: D: 16.34 “ / H: 15.75 “
• Weight: 14.77 lbs
• Power plug AC / DC: External power supply

What to expect in the box:

• CS 529 Fully Automatic Turntable

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Pro-Ject Automat A2 Audiophile-Caliber Fully Automatic Record Player – Pro-Ject

Building On The Success Of The A1 Turntable
The A2 perpetuates the success of Pro-Ject’s A1 record player, building on their range of mechanical, fully automatic turntables. The A2 allows you to select the lateral location where the tonearm drops to the record groove. Make this selection with the dial for 7″ records (45rpm singles) or 12″ (33 or 45rpm vinyl records). For additional flexibility, Pro-Ject has added 78rpm to the speed selector dial, allowing you to dust off your collection of old 10″ shellac records (please manually position the tonearm for 10″ 78s, then use the dampened cueing lever).

Remember that 78s have unusual groove width and are made of different materials than most other discs. Pro-Ject recommends Sumiko’s RS 78 stylus for use with the highly adept Sumiko Rainier moving magnet phono cartridge (it’s mounted & aligned at the factory!).

A Simple How To
To enjoy listening to your A2 turntable, just flip the ‘Start’ switch. The tonearm will automatically move to the lead-in groove of the selected record size. Once playing, the automatic tonearm functions are entirely disengaged until the arm reaches the lead-out groove. At the lead-out groove, the tonearm will automatically lift and return to the armrest and the turntable will shut down. Because the automatic functions are entirely mechanical, they bear no influence over sound quality during playback!

Improved Tonearm & Gimbal Bearing
Pro-Ject’s A2 automatic record player features an ultra-low-mass 8.3″ aluminum tonearm. They use an arm tube with a larger diameter to accommodate more cartridges. Pro-Ject proudly supplies the A2 with a Sumiko Rainier ($149 value), which positions you to upgrade to Olympia, Moonstone or Wellfleet with a simple swap of the stylus.

The suspended sub-chassis design yields a fast response loaded with transient detail and alluring micro-dynamics while the Sumiko Rainier lends its warmth & smoothness- a match made in heaven. The tonearm bearing features a 4-pinpoint gimbal with steel-tip ball bearings made in-house by Pro-Ject. This design yields the lowest amount of friction possible and A2 will trace your record grooves with the utmost precision.

Heavy MDF Plinth, Floating Sub-Chassis
The heavy MDF plinth is carefully hand-painted in a luxurious 8-coat matte black finish. Its mass greatly reduces unwanted resonance and isolates the turntable from external vibration. The A2 then employs a system wherein the tonearm, platter bearing and motor are affixed to a separate, floating sub-chassis. This isolates the most critical components of the turntable from external noise, resonance & interference. This can be especially advantageous when, for example, your loudspeakers are near your turntable in proximity.

Massless Tracking Force Adjustment
Damping the counterweight makes the tonearm as a whole more robust. It also decouples the counterweight from the tonearm which reduces resonant frequencies. Tracking force is set by adjusting a precision spring (as from the wristwatch industry!) affixed to the tonearm bearing. This keeps the center of gravity directly above the bearing center.

Why a Suspended Sub-Chassis Design?
The automatic mechanism is sizable and comprised of many parts. Thusly it requires a substantial cutout from the main plinth. Enclosed hollow spaces in turntables are cavernous propagators of vibration & resonance. By employing a suspended sub-chassis, we decouple the tonearm, cartridge and drive mechanism from the solid, high-mass main chassis, eliminating hollow spaces and their adverse effects on sound quality.

Handmade in Germany
A2’s automatic mechanism is fully handmade in Germany and builds on decades worth of experience in the manufacturing of turntables. Upwards of 98% of it’s parts & components are made and produced in Germany (either within the factory or in its immediate vicinity). The main chassis is designed & made in Austria and assembly takes place in Germany.

Product Details:

• Sub-chassis principle
• 8-coat hand-painted MDF main chassis
• Die-cast aluminum cover for automatic mechanism
• 8.3″ black aluminum ultra-low-mass tonearm
• 33/45/78rpm electronically regulated DC motor
• Massless tracking force adjustment
• Ultra-low friction 4-point cardanic aluminum tonearm bearing
• Damped counterweight to eliminate resonance
• Pre-adjusted Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge
• Silicon-damped aluminum feet
• Precision-mechanics with automated start & stop
• Damped aluminum platter reduces wow & flutter
• Carbon-fiber-reinforced anti-magnetic headshell
• Premium semi-symmetrical Connect it E phono cable
• Gold plated RCA connectors & jacks
• Dust cover included
• Handmade in Germany
• Speeds: 33/45/78rpm (electronic speed change)
• Drive principle: belt drive, fully automatic
• Platter: damped die-cast aluminum
• Wow & flutter: +/-0.14% (33rpm); +/-0.12% (45rpm)
• Speed drift: +/-0.27% (33rpm); +/-0.22% (45rpm)
• Signal to noise: 74dB
• Tonearm: ultra-low-mass 8.3″ aluminum (black)
• Effective arm length: 211mm
• Overhang: 19.5mm
• Power consumption: 1.5W
• Dimensions (standard): 16.9 x 5.913 x 4.37
• Mass (weight): 16.1 lbs net
• EAN: 9120129861861

What to expect in the box:

• Turntable
• Felt Mat
• Connect it E cable
• Counterweight
• Drive Belt
• Power Supply
• Platter
• Single Adapter

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Music Hall Carbon Fiber Record Cleaning Brush – Music Hall

The Music Hall Carbon Fiber Brush is the ultimate solution for cleaning your precious vinyl records!

Formerly known as the Hunt E.D.A Brush, this record cleaning brush features over 1,000,000 anti-static carbon fibers that effectively extract trapped dust and debris from deep within the groove. Unlike fat pads that only remove surface dust, this brush digs deep to eliminate the real culprit behind poor sound quality.

Using the Music Hall Carbon Fiber Brush is incredibly easy. Simply support the back of the brush with your hand and let its weight do the work. Don’t push it down on the record – you want to keep those bristles erect for maximum effectiveness. Plus, this brush comes with its own support stand that doubles as a cleaning tool, allowing you to easily remove dust and debris from the carbon fibers.

Upgrade your vinyl listening experience with the Music Hall Carbon Fiber Brush – the ultimate record cleaning solution. Trust us, your ears (and your record collection) will thank you!

Product Details:

• Over 1,000,000 anti-static carbon fibers
• Extracts trapped dust and debris from deep within the groove
• Eliminates the real culprit behind poor sound quality
• Easy to use with its own support stand/cleaning tool
• Upgrade your vinyl listening experience

What to expect in the box:

• Carbon Fiber Record Cleaning Brush

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Thorens TD 402 DD Direct-Drive Turntable – Thorens

Far from simple entry level standard Thorens TD 402 DD uses state of the art technology together with ease of use and perfect sound.

The new tonearm Thorens TP 72 uses a carbon tube, the pre-installed cartridge AT VM95 E is mounted in a detachable headshell.

The integrated phono preamp can be switched off if necessary.

An acrylic dust cover and a power supply are included. Thorens TD 402 DD comes as best buy in its price range.

Product Details:

• Function: automatic record player with limit switch, integrated MM phono preamplifier
• Drive system: direct drive
• Motor: DC motor
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm.
• Speed select: electrical
• Platter: damped aluminum
• Tonearm: carbon tube, detachable head shell
• Cartridge: Audio Technica AT VM95E
• Phono preamplifier: yes (switchable MM)
• Anti-Skating: yes
• Shut off: yes
• Power supply: external power supply 24V DC
• Dimensions: 16.54 x 13.98 x 5.55 “ (W x H x D)
• Weight: 12.79 lbs
• Finish: black high gloss, walnut high gloss, top board aluminum
• Black High Gloss Version EAN: 4260623590012
• Black High Gloss Version MPN: THOTD402-B
• Walnut High Gloss Version EAN: 4260623590067
• Walnut High Gloss Version MPN: THOTD402-W

What to expect in the box:

• TD 402 DD Direct-Drive Turntable
• power supply
• acrylic dust cover
• RCA cable

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Thorens TD 403 DD Direct-Drive Turntable – Thorens

With the new model TD 403 DD Thorens completes the line of direct drive plug-and-play turntables of the 400 series. Visually a true Thorens, the new TD 403 DD features the same proven smooth-running direct drive as the successful TD 402 DD, but sets itself apart from its smaller brother with a more massive 3.09 lbs and 0.87”-thick Die-cast aluminum platter and the TP 150 audiophile tonearm also used in the new TD 1500 model.

A high-quality and pre-adjusted 2M Blue cartridge from Danish cartridge specialist Ortofon is also supplied as standard. This proves to be an adequate playing partner due to its naked diamond with elliptical stylus.

NEWLY DEVELOPED THORENS TP 150 TONEARM
The new TP 150 tonearm is also used on the newly introduced Thorens TD 1500 model and is similar to the TP 124 used on the new TD 124 DD. It has an effective mass of 0.49 ounces, is adjustable in height and azimuth and is equipped with a standard SME connector, so headshells can easily be switched or other cartridges mounted.

The anti-skating is set by a sliding weight in the base of the arm, which is adjusted on a nylon thread guided over a ruby bearing.

Product Details:

• Function: puristic manual record player
• Drive system: direct drive
• Motor: DC motor 24V
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm.
• Speed select: electrical
• Platter: 12“ / 1,4 kg Die-cast aluminum platter with 22 mm height
• Tonearm: Thorens TP 150 with SME headshell
• Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue with nude elliptical stylus
• Phono preamplifier: no
• Anti-Skating: anti-skating weight, which is adjusted on a nylon thread guided over a ruby bearing
• Shut of: no
• Power supply: external power supply 24V DC
• Dimensions: 16.93 x 5.91 x 14.17” ( W x H x D)
• Weight: 15.87 lbs
• Finish: black high gloss, walnut high gloss, top board aluminum
• Black High Gloss Version EAN: 4260623590777
• Black High Gloss Version MPN: THOTD403-B
• Walnut High Gloss Version EAN: 4260623590784
• Walnut High Gloss Version MPN: THOTD403-W

What to expect in the box:

• TD 403 DD Direct-Drive Turntable
• power supply
• acrylic dust cover
• RCA cable

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Thorens TD 1500 Turntable With with Ortofon 2M Bronze Cartridge – Thorens

In 1965, the Thorens TD 150, an inconspicuous little turntable, came on the market and thus started a technical revolution in record player manufacturing. For the first time, a spring-suspended sub-chassis with an inner platter driven by a flat belt was used in a mass-produced unit. The principle proved to be very successful and found many imitators in the years since.

Like its famous predecessor, the new Thorens TD 1500, which will be operated purely manually, features a sub-chassis that decouples the turntable and tonearm shelf from the motor and frame by means of three conical springs. In contrast to the TD 150, these springs can be adjusted from above through corresponding holes in the platter, which makes correct adjustment much easier.

The speed of the DC motor is electronically monitored by an incremental encoder and deviations, e.g. caused by a broom, are automatically corrected. This also enables very good wow and flutter values.

As a real unique selling point in its class, the TD 1500 has XLR outputs in addition to the usual pair of RCA jacks, thus enabling true balanced operation with a suitable MC cartridge.

THORENS TP 150 TONEARM
The new TP 150 tonearm is similar to the TP 124 used on the new TD 124 DD. It has an effective mass of 14 grams, is adjustable in height and azimuth and is equipped with a standard SME connector, so headshells can easily be switched or other cartridges mounted.

The anti-skating is set by a sliding weight in the base of the arm, which is adjusted on a nylon thread guided over a ruby bearing.

A high-quality and pre-adjusted 2M Bronze pickup from the Danish pickup specialist Ortofon, is also supplied as standard. This proves to be a perfect playing partner due to its naked diamond with Fine Line cut.

Product Details:

• Sub chassis with three conical springs
• Belt drive with polished precision belt
• Massive 3.09 lbs and 0.87”-thick Die-cast aluminum platter
• Pre-installed cartridge Ortofon 2M Bronze
• Electronically controlled motor
• balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) output
• Thorens precision tonearm TP 150
• Function: manual turntable with subchassis
• Drive system: Belt drive
• Motor: incremental encoder controlled and stabilized DC motor
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm.
• Speed select: electrical
• Platter: 12“ / 1,4 kg Die-cast aluminum platter with 22 mm hight
• Tonearm: Thorens TP 150 with SME headshell
• Cartridge: Ortofon 2 M Bronze with nude fine line stylus
• Anti-Skating: anti-skating weight, which is adjusted on a nylon thread guided over a ruby bearing
• Outputs: RCA / balanced XLR
• Power supply: external 12 V power supply
• Dimensions: 16.54 x 5.91 x 14.17 (W x H x D)
• Weight: 17.2 lbs.
• Black High Gloss Version EAN: 4260623590791
• Black High Gloss Version MPN: THOTD1500-B
• Walnut High Gloss Version EAN: 4260623590807
• Walnut High Gloss Version MPN: THOTD1500-W

What to expect in the box:

• TD 1500 Turntable With with Ortofon 2M Bronze Cartridge
• Power Supply
• dust cover

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Pro-Ject Tube Box DS3 B Dual Mono Balanced Tube Phono-Preamplifier – Pro-Ject

HIGH-END TUBE SOUND
The Tube Boxes have been an integral part of Pro-Ject’s product portfolio for many years. Now, the new Tube Box DS3 B adds balanced in- and outputs to the beloved tube amplification. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from Dr. Sykora and uses ultimate components.

Cartridge loading options
You can connect two turntables at the same time & easily set everything on the front plate. Input settings are stored in the memory. Large ranges from 40dB up to 65dB are possible. You can perfectly match it with a wide variety of cartridges and integrate it into the rest of your Hifi system, matching the volume levels accurately to other sources like CD players or streaming devices. Load impedance can be set continuously via potentiometer, a system invented by Pro-Ject Audio Systems. It allows you to seamlessly adjust the impedance during playback and immediately assess the impact of different loading options. This is necessary to find just the right load impedance for your cartridge. No other manufacturers implement this feature in this extreme way.

BALANCED SIGNAL TRANSMISSION
Connect your turntable either with the 5-pin mini XLR cable or standard XLR cables & profit from the balanced signal transmission. Symmetrical, also called balanced, transmissions consist of a hot and a cold (also called + and -) signal. Both signal chains effectively carry the same musical information. The Tube Box DS3 B can extract the final musical information out of the +/- signals and remove all noise that was potentially added along the transmission. All components including tube output and polypropylene capacitors are audiophile grade and guarantee a breathtaking sound experience.

Product Details:

• Balanced XLR (Interference free): A balanced connection can extract the final musical information, effectively filtering out any noise from interferences stemming from our noisy, modern homes.
• E88CC (Vacuum tubes): The E88CC tubes perform with low noise and microphonics. Enjoy the detailed low end paired with warm highs.
• Settings (Continuously impedance loading): Load impedance can be set continuously via potentiometer. It allows you to seamlessly adjust the impedance during playback
• Made in EU (High-quality materials): The new Tube Box DS3 B is carefully designed and handmade in Europe.
• Tube assembly: 2x E88CC / 6922
• Input impedance: stepless 10-1000 Ohms, fix 47 kOhms
• Capacitance: 50 / 150 / 300 / 400 pF
• Gain (+6dB using XLR Out): 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 dB
• Output voltage typically: 500 mV/1kHz at 5mV/1kHz (at 40dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >87dBV – ‚A‘ weighted
• THD: < 0,03%
• RIAA curve accuracy: +/- 0,5dB/20Hz – 20kHz
• Subsonic filter: at 20Hz with 18dB/octave
• Input: 1x 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair XLR / 1x pair RCA phono
• Output: 1x pair RCA, 1x pair XLR
• Power supply: 18V/1000mA DC
• Power consumption: max 750 mA DC / < 0,5 watt standby
• Dimensions W x H x D: 8.11 x 2.76 x 7.64
• Weight: 3.44 lbs. (without power supply)
• Black Version EAN: 9120129860284
• Silver Version EAN: 9120129860291

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Ortofon Stylus Pressure Gauge – Ortofon

Stylus pressure gauge/Scale

The tracking force is the downward pressure that is applied by the weight of the tonearm through the cartridge stylus and onto the vinyl record. It is important to set the proper tracking force in order to maximize the playback performance and to reduce the risk of mistracking or causing excessive record wear.

Check for the manufacturer’s recommended settings for your stylus tracking force. The Ortofon tracking force gauge tool is a small plastic pivot type scale that will accurately measure tracking force between 1.25 g and 4 g.

The Ortofon stylus force gauge is simple to use:

1. Very gently, rest the cartridge stylus (needle) into the grooved guide track at the desired tracking force marking.

2. Next, adjust the counterweight or tonearm pressure dials until the Ortofon pivot scale is in balance. The scale on the force gauge is marked in grams.

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