Music has long been central to Mali's identity, and this Rough Guide provides a unique snapshot of today's burgeoning urban scene, from classic rap and hip-hop to RnB, afro trap and electronic music.
Release date:
September 18, 2020
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
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Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
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Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
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Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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