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New Album Releases Project 2020-3-28
As we become somewhat more accustomed to this new way of life, there remains so much with which me re-accustom ourselves. This week a number of both sombre and reflective compositions. Something tells...
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New Album Releases Project 2020-4-5
These are “special” times. More than enough for everyone this week. Much more. Until things return to a degree of relative normalcy all the weekly selections shall be bolded. The groupings of New...
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47 Laboratory 4741 Izumi CD player/transport Review
47 Laboratory 4741 Izumi If you never had the chance to experience the $25,000 47 Laboratory PiTracer CD transport when it first came out at the turn of the century, then the company’s latest CD...
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Sumiko Black Pearl with LP Gear ND phono stylus Review
LP Gear ND phono stylus I play records almost every day including a number of records that I bought as a teenager. Some of the older and worn records do not show as much benefit using a more expensive...
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New Album Releases Project 2020-4-12
These are “special” times. More than enough for everyone this week. Much more. Until things return to a degree of relative normalcy all the weekly selections shall be bolded. The groupings of New...
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The Maestro and the Gypsy: Andre Ekyan and Django Reinhardt, 1932-50
Reed player, bandleader and impresario, Andre Ekyan and Django Reinhardt. This column introduces Jazz musician Andre Ekyan (1907-1972) and tells the story of his role mentoring and promoting gypsy...
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VPI manufactures face masks and ventilator parts
Following its switch from manufacturing turntables to hand sanitizers, VPI has now also started producing face masks and supplying 3D printed parts for ventilators. To create the face masks, the team...
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Pass Laboratories INT-250 integrated solid-state amplifier Review
Pass Laboratories INT-250 Pass Laboratories has a core of talents I dub the Pass Labs Four: Founder Nelson Pass, not a boastful character but witty, adventurous and quiet, that is until you get him up...
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New Album Releases Project 2020-4-19
These are indeed times that can try our collective…, and with that, I am taking this special downtime to listen even more critically to the music I list, even if that means not agreeing with critics...
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Moon collaborates with Raidho Acoustics
The following is a press release from MOON and Raidho Acoustics. Canadian high-end audio manufacturer, MOON, is delighted to announce a new association with renowned Danish loudspeaker manufacturer,...
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Audio Blast: Updates to Small Green Computer SonicTransporter Ap i7 4T and...
It came out of the blue like a virus, but, unlike a virus, it was beneficial. In fact, it was the opposite of a virus—it was an upgrade. Actually, a pair of upgrades. The wide envelope that usually...
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Esoteric releases K-01XD and K-03XD Super Audio CD players
The following is an announcement from Esoteric K-01XD K-01XD, K-03XD Since its introduction, the integrated digital players K-01 and K-03 have received dozens of awards for its exceptional music...
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New Album Releases Project 2020-4-25
These are indeed times that can try our collective…, and with that, I am taking this special downtime to listen even more critically to the music I list, even if that means not agreeing with critics...
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Historically Significant Phono Cartridges, Part 1: Shure
Constantine Soo (Dagogo publisher) recently asked me to write an article focused on the most significant phono cartridges over the last 80 years. I thought it would be a lot of fun but would require a...
View ArticleCambridgeAudio.com offering 60 days return policy
CambridgeAudio.com is offering 60 days return policy on products being offered on the website. The following is a direct copy of the Terms & Conditions of Sale (US) from the website: Terms &...
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New Album Releases Project 2020-5-2
These are indeed times that can try our collective…, and with that, I am taking this special downtime to listen even more critically to the music I list, even if that means NOT agreeing with critics...
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Koetsu Jade Platinum moving-coil cartridge Review
At some point during the nineties rhetoric promoting the 16-bit/44.1KHz digital recording standard gained momentum, the vinyl format bore the blunt and was abolished. In the last decade, the dawn of...
View ArticleNaim Audio offering direct order for UK customers during COVID-19 lockdown
The following is a press release from Naim Audio In late March, Naim Audio made the tough but necessary decision to temporarily close the factory during these unprecedented times. We have been...
View ArticleSumiko announces acquisition of Rotel USA and Latam Distribution
The following is a press release from Sumiko and Rotel. MAPLE GROVE, MI – May 5, 2020 – Sumiko has been appointed as the new US and LATAM distributor for Rotel Electronics. Under the McIntosh Group...
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Nitty Gritty 1.0 Record Cleaning System Review
Nitty Gritty 1.0 Record Cleaning System in Black Vinyl Cabinet While stuck in quarantine like the majority of Americans, I have been playing a lot of records every day. A big part of my record...
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