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JD 21/08/2026 JD 21/08/2026

KUZMA Stabi R – Stability, Scale and Swing

We ordered our KUZMA Stabi R in a custom RAL finish: a tranquil moss green colour that also brings to mind the aesthetic of the legendary Japanese Shindo components. The result wonderfully suits what this turntable conveys. Our Stabi R was fitted with the KUZMA 4Point 11 tonearm, including the optional VTA Tower. Even today, this tonearm remains an absolute reference for us.

Diamonds Are Forever. On Phono Cartridges…

For vinyl lovers, phono cartridges hold a special status. They are miniature, often refined, and come in various shapes and qualities. Phono cartridges are literally at the source of an audio system as they are used to read the grooves in the vinyl.

Tube Soul, Transistor Muscle: The Appeal of Hybrid Amplifiers

Among audiophiles, the question of amplification often leads to a familiar debate: tube or solid-state? Both technologies have shaped high-fidelity audio for decades, each with its own strengths. Yet a third category has attracted increasing attention... hybrid amplifiers, designs that combine elements of both approaches.