Post by simonb on Jan 5, 2022 16:05:25 GMT 12
Roy Gregory (ex-HiFi Plus editor) has his own new review site and has published this rather good review of The Wand 14-4 turntable; gy8.eu/review/the-wand-14-4-turntable-and-wand-plus-tonearm/
His conclusion;
"Summing up the Wand record player is a little like being asked to choose between a Caterham 7 and the ultra luxury Bugatti Chiron, except that in this case that choice might be between the Wand and a TechDas AirForce Zero. You know what ā resale value aside ā if I were offered a free hand Iād take the Wand. Just like the Caterham 7, it might not cost as much or look as impressive as the Bugatti, but when it comes to navigating the twists and turns in a record groove, the overweight, over-priced exotica is hard pressed to keep up. The Wand simply gets more of the music, more right, more of the time. If it really is performance that counts, more is so often less!"
His conclusion;
"Summing up the Wand record player is a little like being asked to choose between a Caterham 7 and the ultra luxury Bugatti Chiron, except that in this case that choice might be between the Wand and a TechDas AirForce Zero. You know what ā resale value aside ā if I were offered a free hand Iād take the Wand. Just like the Caterham 7, it might not cost as much or look as impressive as the Bugatti, but when it comes to navigating the twists and turns in a record groove, the overweight, over-priced exotica is hard pressed to keep up. The Wand simply gets more of the music, more right, more of the time. If it really is performance that counts, more is so often less!"
Simon Brown
Design Build Listen Ltd,
Makers of The Wand Analogue Products
Distributor of Hana Cartridges
Design Build Listen Ltd,
Makers of The Wand Analogue Products
Distributor of Hana Cartridges
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