NEWS ARCHIVE

“ …the Black sounded surprisingly extraordinary in the areas of palpable instrumental/vocal timbre, transparency, speed, and clarity right out of the box.”

Join Us at AXPONA 2026 APRIL 10-12th, 2026: We invite you to experience world-class analog playback at AXPONA 2026. You can schedule a private appointment or simply stop by — walk-ins are welcome. You’ll find us on the main floor in the Connection Room, Perfection Room and Knowledge Room, alongside our Chicago dealer, Quintessence Audio.

Simply put, the Excel Sound team has delivered a masterpiece.

Hana SL MK II $850 - The Hana SL MK II is a worthy successor to the original Hana SL, becoming the new low-cost overachiever, capturing more of nearly everything that the cartridge it replaces in the company’s lineup does.

Turntable of the Year Clearaudio Concept Signature with Tracer Tonearm - $6000 Clearaudio created this special edition turntable exclusively for the U.S. market, and yes, it’s a home run. Think of it as a bells

"Sonics were a leap and a bound over the original entry-level Concept, which Neil Gader also reviewed. Rock-solid stability, timing accuracy, and resolving power make the Clearaudio Signature turntable a no-brainer recommendation. Add ease of setup and a buttery smooth cueing mechanism, and this becomes the affordable analog rig you've been waiting for.”