Even as interest in vinyl records continues to surge, there’s still a distinct sense of tapping into a lost art when using a hi-fi turntable. Wrensilva has seemingly mastered that art in terms of luxurious record players, and two of its models just got even better.
Wrensilva’s handsome record consoles are a sight to behold, with custom wood finishes and rich, warm sound. And now, the Wrensilva M1, its largest console, boasts precisely revamped, crystal-clear audio quality, as does the Wrensilva Standard (both were certainly no slouch beforehand in terms of a pristine listening experience, it’s worth noting). Naturally, both are anything but ordinary, with sound quality that needs to be heard to be believed.
Dubbed Wrensilva Signature Sound, the M1 “delivers massive sound and a presence that invites attention,” and they bolstered that sound even further by working with a who’s who of audio experts, including producer and mixer Giles Martin of Abbey Road Studios.
“It sounds as warm and wonderful as it looks. With a truth and honesty that brings your favorite albums alive,” the legendary producer said. Fittingly, each record console comes with a limited-edition vinyl box set created by Wrensilva, and the M1 (priced at $18,880) offers space for up to 150 records. Like other M1 options, it comes in an array of handsome, customizable wood console combinations, including a striking natural walnut with a black aluminum grille detailing.
The revamped Wrensilva Standard is similarly impressive, featuring space for up to 130 albums, five listening modes (including compatibility with SONOS) and ” immersive listening experience and thoughtful visual details,” the company said.
The Standard (which clocks in at $14,880) “is perfectly sized to fill any room with music,” the audio craftsman said, with a “warm, balanced immersion into music.” Fittingly, it’s also customizable in wood options like tobacco walnut and blonde mahogany, each seemingly more stylish than the last.
Even the most dedicated audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts are tough to impress at times, but Wrensilva going back to the drawing board (in some respects) should meet that high standard admirably. Both options should also prove worthy of their high price tag, but again, it’s sound quality that needs to be heard to be believed. Your favorite records may have met their match with the latest Wrensilva release.