In the world of high-fidelity audio, few products stand the test of time and scrutiny. The Townshend Isolda speaker cable is one such rarity, celebrated by audiophiles for its exceptional performance. Here’s a fabulous testimonial that perfectly encapsulates the transformative power of these cables: About five years ago, Jimmy Hughes, a former audio guru of […]
Decades ago, Townshend Audio made a groundbreaking contribution to the world of vinyl playback with the introduction of the Rock Reference turntable. With design input from Jack Dinsdale and John Bugge at the Cranfield Institute of Technology, this innovative system featured a unique method for damping the tone arm at the cartridge end via […]
Townshend Audio extends its deepest thanks to Alan Sircom, Editor of HiFi+, and the entire team at HiFi+ for recognizing their innovative contributions to the audio industry with an Innovation Award in 2021. This accolade is a testament to Townshend Audio’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of audio technology and design. Alan Sircom’s reflections on […]
Known as SCAUDIOPHILE on most forums & Instagram and ZEPHYR24069 on Audiogon and owning one of the most impressive systems we have ever seen, we were delighted when he wrote to give us this fantastic update on his first impressions of the Townshend Podiums. “Good day! I am very happy to report that on Saturday morning, […]
The Townshend Allegri+ – A Benchmark in Preamplifier Excellence In the ever-evolving world of high-fidelity audio equipment, some products stand the test of time, becoming benchmarks for quality and performance. The Townshend Allegri+ passive preamplifier is one such product. Launched as an upgrade to its predecessor, the Allegri, the Allegri+ has impressed audiophiles and critics […]
It does all sound a bit far fetched. Admittedly. But there is a theory or hypothesis for almost every doubt expressed on the subject. In fact, it is often surprising how simple some of the explanations are. We could state simply that the better a cable is electrically, the better it will sound. However, […]
by Jack Dinsdale Conception My initial ideas for what has become the Rock family of high performance record players were conceived in the late 1960s and early 1970s, not as a “big bang” (in any sense of the expression) but as the gradual coming together of a number of disparate ideas. The origins of these […]
Before acquiring his Merrill Williams R.E.A.L. 101.2 turntable, the author Robert read several reviews, which praised the turntable’s robust design and effective isolation. While the 101.2 indeed outperformed his previous turntable in minimizing sensitivity to vibrations, he discovered that true isolation goes far beyond just reducing footfalls and room vibrations. This revelation came courtesy of […]
The Best Cable of The Year 2023 You owe it to yourself to try either these or the company’s F1 Fractal cables, but be warned: you may not want to return to go back. C.B Tweet Townshend Isolda Speaker Cable Wins Best Speaker Cable of the Year The audio world has a new champion in […]
Valentine Studios Discovering the Townshend Full Cable Loom: A Revelation in High-Fidelity Sound As a seasoned hi-fi enthusiast, Michael Valentine had always approached the pricing of high-end speaker cables and interconnects with skepticism. The idea of spending a significant sum on these components often felt laughable. Within his circle of audio aficionados, the suggestion of […]
