{"id":2238675,"date":"2026-01-17T10:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2238675"},"modified":"2026-01-17T10:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:13:07","slug":"im-a-professional-audio-reviewer-heres-the-tech-and-the-tunes-ive-been-testing-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/im-a-professional-audio-reviewer-heres-the-tech-and-the-tunes-ive-been-testing-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m a professional audio reviewer \u2014 here&#8217;s the tech (and the tunes) I&#8217;ve been testing this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"ad0a5f2a-47f5-4e47-a0fc-f5afc71f8cce\">Contrary to popular belief, I don&#8217;t just use music as a testing medium for new audio gadgets. I could not exist without it, as it fills my every waking moment of my life. So what does someone who literally gets paid to listen to music (and write about it) listen to on a weekly basis? I&#8217;m glad you asked.<\/p>\n<p id=\"26a59169-2348-4b3f-940b-a29ace983620\">As great as <em>Led Zeppelin IV<\/em> is, one of the joys of music is discovering new artists and tracks. I\u2019ve found that one of the best ways to discover new music is to check out the \u2018what\u2019s new playlists\u2019 on different streaming platforms. That way, you can get an idea of what\u2019s new at a glance, and give stuff a go without investing loads of time into entire albums&#8217; worth of tracks.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"26a59169-2348-4b3f-940b-a29ace983620-1\">It\u2019s super fun because it&#8217;s not only completely unexpected, but some months are <em>much <\/em>better than others. Case in point: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX4JAvHpjipBk?si=d2d71544b6ce4928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX4JAvHpjipBk?si=d2d71544b6ce4928\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Spotify\u2019s New Music Friday playlist<\/a>, whose tracks can be hit-or-miss.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-2ea4b8f7-2a42-4351-9f89-1f53078e7ad5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" id=\"\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" data-lazy-priority=\"low\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX4JAvHpjipBk?utm_source=generator\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"35a087b4-ce63-471b-9fe8-d7d8b1c2eeef\">\n<p>What do my scores mean?<\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Heavenly<\/strong><br \/><em>Excellent new music, you\u2019d be a fool to miss this<\/em><br \/><strong>Great<\/strong><br \/><em>It\u2019s a quality listen<\/em><br \/><strong>Good<\/strong><br \/><em>Yeah, I like it<\/em><br \/><strong>Interesting<\/strong><br \/><em>I could get down to this<\/em><br \/><strong>Bad<\/strong><br \/><em>I definitely could not get down to this<\/em><br \/><strong>Dreadful<\/strong><br \/><em>Please, make it stop<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"c3f21b57-2edc-4b60-a9f4-03854fcca363\">So, how was it this week? Not great \u2014 70% of the tracks in the top ten new tracks are (in my eyes at least) bad. Still, there\u2019s a highlight in Arlo Parks, an artist I\u2019ve not heard much before, along with some strong spots from Madison Beer and Baby Nova. I\u2019ve got some new artists in my repertoire, and tracks in my playlists.<\/p>\n<p>While <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4WGk4UwyQD0mxTN6gEL4wl?si=7733caf2d74747a2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4WGk4UwyQD0mxTN6gEL4wl?si=7733caf2d74747a2\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">A$AP Rocky\u2019s <em>Air Force<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Charli&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3wEAaX6X3HCKrN3O2xmVQD?si=d3d8aa0b339b4461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3wEAaX6X3HCKrN3O2xmVQD?si=d3d8aa0b339b4461\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em>Wall of Sound <\/em><\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4BUDJShvKNRbrgylxri5tI?si=b46b96b3bac54653\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4BUDJShvKNRbrgylxri5tI?si=b46b96b3bac54653\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em>Where\u2019s My Phone?<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>weren&#8217;t my cup of tea, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1kdHE79HtKUGmJ1vDyp69j?si=9320f0417acc47d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1kdHE79HtKUGmJ1vDyp69j?si=9320f0417acc47d7\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em>2Sided <\/em>from Arlo Parks<\/a> is a banger. Those fuzzy synths and slick vocal lines make for an atmospheric experience \u2014 like a darkroom at 3 a.m. music \u2014 great.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-cb3bd987-4acd-4838-99b6-acb592f3a5aa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" height=\"152\" width=\"100%\" id=\"\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" data-lazy-priority=\"low\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1kdHE79HtKUGmJ1vDyp69j?utm_source=generator\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure id=\"3989e0c7-2e49-498f-960c-9f7657ed8a9e\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>2Sided from Arlo Parks is a banger.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"85aaea53-5c9b-4157-a074-c93b1702ae85\">As for the rest, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2njWzPDRRhsXOUhiA42e62?si=7a2f45d95dae4d7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2njWzPDRRhsXOUhiA42e62?si=7a2f45d95dae4d7a\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em>Jogodo<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>is a Nigerian brand of R&amp;B that I can\u2019t get into \u2014 there are almost certainly fans of this, but I am not one. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0vNVin6XAa7EU6SGABR1gc?si=1cf72583d66e4315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0vNVin6XAa7EU6SGABR1gc?si=1cf72583d66e4315\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Baby Nova\u2019s <em>Dodge<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>is an interesting track. However, as much as I don\u2019t hate listening to it, I struggle to find anything to like. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2L1lCDnKE9WcnTEre5QKCP?si=06dd7eda20c24612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2L1lCDnKE9WcnTEre5QKCP?si=06dd7eda20c24612\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em>Como Es Que Se Hace,<\/em><\/a> Yandel and LATIN MAFIA\u2019s latest, isn&#8217;t really for me, either.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"d87aef11-d022-4e90-aa27-4858fb10deb0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kApMFKtwgyot9JXXTZkiXS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kApMFKtwgyot9JXXTZkiXS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kApMFKtwgyot9JXXTZkiXS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kApMFKtwgyot9JXXTZkiXS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kApMFKtwgyot9JXXTZkiXS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kApMFKtwgyot9JXXTZkiXS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide\/Spotify)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-82cb1759-85b0-479f-9b87-f3d460b32ea3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"on-heavy-rotation-edge-of-the-abyss-calva-louise-3\">On heavy rotation: Edge of the Abyss, Calva Louise<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"9da45b6f-75ab-4b72-b022-69dddbf73447\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It\u2019s almost impossible to nail down Calva Louise, as each track brings something new to the table \u2014 especially their latest, Edge of the Abyss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"351e7e45-a2e0-4672-8f38-39f89d30656a\">But what have I been listening to non-stop for the last week? I\u2019ve had London\u2019s Calva Louise on repeat pretty much constantly after discovering their blend of electronica, heavy metal, and, like punk. Or something. It\u2019s almost impossible to nail down Calva Louise, as each track brings something new to the table \u2014 especially their latest, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/721FHMhryOj2trRzrV4twJ?si=hPvdigDpQ_28vvjO5I5mNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/721FHMhryOj2trRzrV4twJ?si=hPvdigDpQ_28vvjO5I5mNA\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em>Edge of the Abyss<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HSHQY6NbwLWsA8abKJRx8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HSHQY6NbwLWsA8abKJRx8 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-37e14eab-dd0a-4a69-9e7a-9a45ec807d23\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" height=\"152\" width=\"100%\" id=\"\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" data-lazy-priority=\"low\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/721FHMhryOj2trRzrV4twJ?utm_source=generator\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5173680-0110-4e90-8fd4-f28b573f50d1\">It\u2019s a more musically mature outing than prior albums, but it\u2019s still frenetic and exciting the whole way through. The way that lead singer Jess Allanic instantly switches between guitar and keyboard, the whole time singing in at least three different vocal styles, has to be heard to be believed. It\u2019s deliciously heavy and delectably meaty, with glorious synths and distorted guitars. The drumming is rock solid as well, and the production is very tasty.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights include W.T.F, Impeccable, and La Corriente. The whole album is beginning to end banger, though, so no matter where you start, you\u2019ll find something to love.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-92bcae9c-e611-4e8b-a7ae-2f329c451a11\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"new-audio-gear-three-wired-headphones-and-a-turntable-made-in-the-u-k-3\">New audio gear: Three wired headphones and a turntable made in the U.K.<\/h2>\n<p id=\"8f564a35-0fee-4ba6-9b6a-428311db161b\">So what have I got on the testing table right now, and what do I think so far?<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"0519150f-422b-42a7-b609-ef61eacb550a\">I\u2019m blessed to have some of the most well-regarded wired headphones around in my collection, but there\u2019s been an upstart recently that might just have made some of my favorite headphones for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>The Sivga Peng are the more \u201caffordable\u201d pair. They\u2019re still $449, mind you. But they\u2019re stunning, with the closed-back wood paneled earcups, sculpted ear padding and leather adjusting headband. They sound warm and inviting, but there\u2019s still plenty of detail to get your teeth into.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e8bbb2ab-7e7d-47f1-b1f4-10dcbe81cb24\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM.jpg\" alt=\"Sendy Audio Aiva 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJGs2HWRKULfoRWPaGYtBM.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"bba8b903-6c31-47db-b327-2f2b1e8ff1ec\">The Sendy Audio Aiva 2 (pictured above) are more expensive, landing on my desk with a $599 price point. They\u2019re a true sight to behold, with a gorgeous metal panel for their open earcups, surrounded by a sumptuous wooden band. They\u2019re Planar Magnetic, so they\u2019re a bit weighty, but the sound is effortlessly detailed and impactful in equal measure.<\/p>\n<p id=\"136b3cfc-b2b2-4a04-aae1-86d09f33e28a\">Finally, the Egret bring an even more premium build (and $799 price) to the table. They\u2019re almost Meze-like in their build and sound, although they cost a lot less than the Romanian brand. They look like the Aiva 2, albeit with a more curved look to the earcups. They\u2019re comfortable and sound unreal with a very wide soundstage.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m still going in-depth with my testing of all three models, but they\u2019ll all be getting reviews soon to see how they rank amongst the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/us\/best-headphones,review-1988.html\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/us\/best-headphones,review-1988.html\">best headphones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"86de1fa1-b85a-48ac-a807-d59070b0bb80\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8.jpg\" alt=\"Goldring GR3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8QbHtzxffBWSwWgw5afu8.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"bf4cb0e5-6763-4c3c-b108-4857c0a0d5bd\">It\u2019s been a while since Goldring made a turntable, so its return to the fold last year was both a pleasant surprise and a treat. The resulting model, the $999 Goldring GR3, is a stunning-looking turntable that doesn\u2019t require any extra devices to work. Apart from, you know. An amplifier, or some powered speakers.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a fully manual turntable, so you won\u2019t find any automatic mechanisms to play tracks or find time stamps. Instead, you lift the aluminum tone arm over your records, drop the needle, and listen to your favorite tunes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"959a17d1-0cc8-4d11-8b38-754c8f66f796\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I\u2019ve been having a blast with the GR3, and I appreciate how beginner-friendly it is. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"e86abd8c-6a75-4f83-8e7b-9fa7d93af78e\">I\u2019ve been having a blast with the GR3, and I appreciate how beginner-friendly it is. The built-in pre-amp means that you don\u2019t need an extra device on top of your powered speakers or HiFi amplifier to get started, for one. 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