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 […]
The difference wasn’t trivial.”
For audiophiles chasing the ultimate listening experience, this trio from Townshend, EAT, and STAX is a worthy investment
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).”
This enhanced inner resolution gave the music more intelligibility and authentic musical character.”
