In the golden age of vinyl, not every audiophile could splash out on exotic exotica—but Max Townshend changed the game with the Townshend Rock turntable, transforming a pricey prototype into a bulletproof powerhouse of engineering that put elite sound within reach of the masses. As Jonathan Gorse details in The Ear’s riveting head-to-head showdown, “Rock […]
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 […]
Townshend Allegri Reference for Hi-Fi NL It was quite a step to start listening to a passive preamplifier. However, the listening experience has shown that the Townshend Allegri Reference has nothing to be negative about. The unit functions like all the best active pre-amps do. In essence, you distance yourself from the hi-fi effect as […]
Chris Harris Reviews Seismic Podiums Having completed some rather nice upgrades to my system over nearly a year in the form of new floor-standing loudspeakers / Pre Amplifier with Mono Power Amplifiers, one part of the jigsaw was missing as I was still relying on old-school spikes.Having several components and cabling from Townshend Audio, the […]
As audiophiles, we understand the importance of every component in our HiFi system and how it affects the sound we love. Recently, Chris Baillie reviewed our cables as well as from two other esteemed British manufacturers, Tellurium Q and the newcomer AF Audio. Here is a summary of his sonic journey: Townshend Audio is renowned […]
The Analogue Fellowship Malaysia The Analogue Fellowship has been captivating my attention for a while now, but who exactly are they? They’re a group of dedicated hi-fi enthusiasts who push the boundaries of audio excellence. Their listening room is like stepping into a whimsical chamber populated by fun cartoon characters, and they spare no expense […]
“Keith Jarrett: Piano Supremo and Proud Rock Owner” “The only turntable that played music correctly” Keith Jarret Tweet Max Townshend’s record collection had one undisputed cornerstone: Keith Jarrett’s iconic album: ‘The Köln Concert’ The mesmerizing photograph of Jarrett at his piano isn’t just an image—it’s a symbol of the ultimate achievement in acoustic piano music. […]
The National Audio Show 2023 This audio show may be small in size, but it’s exquisitely designed to offer a platform for smaller UK companies to shine. Located conveniently in the ‘Midlands’ region and nestled near major cities, it provides a laid-back experience at a golf course resort. Here, the keys are handed over to […]
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