Stephen Mejias

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Well, all the cool kids are going to want one of these. Rega strikes back with their new RP-1 turntable.

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Marantz has introduced four new, relatively affordable products: two integrated amplifiers and two disc players. All carry on the sleek, attractive design of the company’s reference components, featuring the classic Marantz star logo (cool), sculpted faceplates, and solid-looking build.