STEREOPHILE: Herb Reichert’s Day Two at The Show Newport 2015

Herb Reichert | Stereophile – Original Article

I have heard this handsome, but unusual, design twice and enjoyed its relaxed musicality each time. John Larsen played Rickie Lee Jones’ “Chuck E’s in Love,” which I have experienced a zillion times in virtually every system on earth—and still I discovered a bunch of never-heard-before tricks and turns. The sound was clean and tight but also enjoyably relaxed and colorful. Bravo Mr. Larsen! Every time I listen to a system with a Pear Audio Blue turntable, designed & built by Tom Fletcher. Like today’s modestly-priced Robin Hood ($2995 with Pear Audio tonearm and Ortofon 2M Black cartridge), the ease, detail and forward momentum remind me of the wisdom of this approach.

STEREOPHILE: Recomended Components – Kid Thomas & Cornet 2

Michael Fremer | Stereophile

Both the Kid Thomas AND the Cornet 2 was awarded Class A rating. And the Kid Thomas is the most affordable turntable within an Class A rating in 2015. The Pear Audio Analogue Kid Thomas turntable and Cornet 2 tonearm produced a rich, expansive midrange and a smooth, neutral tonal Balance. The phrase Rich and Creamy came to mind. That midrange was something special, with black backgrounds and tape -like musical flow and drive.

STEREOPHILE: RMAF 2014 – More From Mr. Reichert

Herb Reichert | Stereophile – Original Article

Room 522: I met the amiable Slovenian turntable distributor/guru, Peter Mezek of Pear Audio Analogue. He showed me the full rage of beautiful Pear Audio turntables inspired by the innovations of the late Tom Fletcher of Nottingham Audio. The system consisted of Pear’s top of the line “Kid Thomas” table ($9995) feeding a Croft preamp ($5995) into a Pear Audio stereo amp ($9995), which drove the Speaker Lab ESP Contra Bass speakers ($24,995/pair).