What the world's most respected audiophile publications and critics say about Temaad Audio tonearms and accessories.
The Merlin Reference extracts detail from vinyl that I genuinely did not know existed. The titanium arm tube resonates at frequencies so high above the audio band that it is effectively inert. The magnetic anti-skating is the most elegant solution I have encountered, and the VTA tower allows adjustments so fine you can tune to individual pressings. Without hesitation, the finest tonearm I have had the privilege of reviewing in two decades.
The Wizard Arm punches so far above its price point that it renders several arms at twice the cost completely irrelevant. The aluminium/carbon hybrid tube achieves a remarkable balance of stiffness and low mass, and the dual-pivot bearing is silky smooth with zero play. At this price, the Wizard is an extraordinary achievement and makes the world of truly high-end vinyl playback accessible to a far wider audience.
The Warlock is sensationally good. The carbon fibre arm tube, the damped uni-pivot, the silver wiring: every element works in concert to deliver sound that is breathtakingly natural. Orchestral music has a sense of space and air that I have only experienced with the very best tone arms in the world. The fact that only 50 are made each year only adds to the sense that you are experiencing something genuinely special.
What strikes you first about the Merlin Reference is the build quality. This is a tonearm machined to tolerances more commonly associated with Swiss watches. In use, it disappears, leaving nothing between you and the music. Bass has weight without bloat, midrange is liquid yet detailed, and treble extends effortlessly without a trace of grain. Masterful.
Temaad's Precision Alignment Tool makes cartridge setup a pleasure rather than a chore. The CNC-machined aluminium is substantial, the laser-etched grid lines are perfectly executed, and the included magnifying loupe seals the deal. At the price, there is simply nothing else in its class. Essential for any serious vinyl enthusiast.
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