Here's a few snippets of news about what we've been up to and whats new.
The first three models of the new PMC Prophesy series have arived. We have the one, the five and the seven. So far we've got about twenty hours on them and they're sounding superb. Build quality and finish are excellent and we're very much liking what we here. Call in for a listen.
Stack Audio have been on our radar for a while and we had good results from some of their LP12 upgrades. More recently they've launched a new mat and a new record stabiliser. Kev and PC have been doing some listening to the Serena mat and Stabiliser (it isn't a clamp) and I thought it high time that I'd report back on it.
The mat makes a difference. It is good value for money and what it does isn't easily explicable. It isn't ground-breaking or earth-shattering but it seems to widen the soundstage. It's good value for money and it's a decent mat.
The stabiliser makes things a little more interesting. Both Kev and Paul said that this is a much bigger improvement and that it also works very well in conjunction with the mat. Stack claim that the reason for this device is to reduce unwanted vibration from where it does the most harm and that's on the vinyl surface. That is something that seems to make a great deal of sense. We're all pleased it isn't heavy because we know that Rega in particular don't like clamps and neither do Linn. I don't think they've taken this view out of anything other than it isn't needed for the coherency of the design. However this isn't heavy and it certainly seems to have an effect. Wizardy of some kind perhaps.
In summary both Kev and PC have order the Serene stabiliser for themselves.
We invite you to try them of course and this is without obligation. The mat is £75 and the Stabiliser is £195.
