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 […]
In a world where hi-fi headlines scream about six-figure behemoths, it’s downright rebellious to celebrate the underdogs—those vintage turntables that, according to thousands of audiophiles polled by Headphonesty, still smoke today’s high-tech platters in sheer musical magic. Alexandra Plesa’s freshly updated roundup, “20 Best Vintage Turntables That Still Outperform Modern Decks” (dropped September 30, 2025), […]
The Internet Is Buzzing: Happy Customers Rave About Townshend Seismic Podiums! Audiophiles worldwide are sharing their joy on audio forums and review sites, raving about the transformative power of these vibration-busting platforms under their prized speakers and separates.These podiums eliminate phase distortion by decoupling speakers from room constraints, delivering punchy, distortion-free sound that’s got everyone […]
Coherence, timing, and drive are as good as any I’ve encountered
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There are few audio products that are truly revolutionary, that can legitimately claim to have redefined the state of the art.
Coherence, timing, and drive are as good as any I’ve encountered, while transient response (‘speed’ as some audiophiles prefer) is outstanding (i.e., percussion instruments sound like the real thing).”
“The Seismic Podiums become so fundamental to the listening experience that calling them mere accessories fails to give them enough credit.”
“With lab results at, or very close to, the state of the art..” Martin Colloms, Editor of HiFiCritic Magazine auditions the new Townshend Allegri Reference Preamplifier. [ Full Review ]
I never tired of this preamp’s ‘revelatory’ quality; everything you play somehow sounds different to before…
