Quick Summary
Fancy some quality audio without the faff of separates?
Andover Audio's all-in-one might be the solution for you.
If you're at all interested in hi-fi audio equipment, you'll probably know that separates – buying your turntable, speakers and other bits and bobs separately and connecting them together – is usually the way to go.
While there certainly are all-in-one solutions out there, they're usually not the best in terms of sonic quality of performance. Still, one brand is looking to change that.
Andover Audio is a company which has previously made a luxurious all-in-one solution – and now it's back with a second version. The Andover One MKII builds on the premise of the original, but with tasteful updates to improve on the formula.
In terms of design, there's not too much to differentiate the two. The model sports a timeless look, complete with wooden panelling and black accents on the top and around the sides.
One noteworthy change comes to the very core of the unit's operation. Designed as a plug and play unit, the MKII model comes with a pre-aligned Audio-Technica VM95E cartridge.
The playback is also improved with the addition of an automatic stop function, which will save your stylus head from unnecessary wear. Plus, a new optical digital output can hook up to a streamer, making this a powerful solution even when the records aren't spinning.
Inside, six drivers push audio out of the unit. That includes a quartet of 3.5-inch woofers and a pair of Air Motion Transformer tweeters, all arranged to offer a 270-degree soundscape.
With 200 watts of power behind them – as well as the brand's signature vibration-minimising design – this should be more than enough for most users looking for quality audio without the faff of putting together a separates rig.
Priced at US$2,699 (approx. £2,000 / €2,320 / AU$3,770), this unit certainly isn't cheap. But for those seeking a simple solution for superb sonic performance, it might be the best one yet.
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