Month: October 2021

Deciding On Which Loudspeaker To Use In An Audio System

Audiophile, Audiophile News, loudspeakers, Reference Speakers, speakers, Subwoofers

Paul Wilson takes a look at the wide range of speaker options…

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Why Should You Perhaps Bite Your Virtual Social Media Lip? Part 1

Audiophile News, Audiophile • One Comment

Today’s thoughts are spurred in part by a strange phenomenon I’ve noticed on a social media platform (which doesn’t begin...

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Do You Need A Pumpkin Shaped Vinyl Record Featuring Charlie Brown Music?

Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff would rather have more vinyl than candy…...

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Five Essential Velvet Underground Albums (And A Great New Soundtrack)

Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Compact Disc, Vinyl • One Comment

Mark Smotroff offers some pointers for new listeners…

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A Love Supreme Live In Seattle: John Coltrane’s Spiritual Jazz Classic Lifts Off

Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Digital • One Comment

Mark Smotroff goes on a whirlwind musical experience…...

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Is The Pandemic Impacting The High End Audio Business Or Just The Trade Shows?

Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Paul Wilson looks at the impact of Covid on audio shows and the industry in general… ...

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Are You An Enthusiastic Music Collector Or A Hoarder?

Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Uncategorized, Vinyl • 2 Comments

Mark Smotroff explores a sensitive topic often suffered by serious music enthusiasts…

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The Beatles Let It Be Super Deluxe Editions: Part 3, The Session Outtakes and Alternates

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Mark Smotroff wraps up his deep dive into legendary Beatle music…...

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The Beatles Let It Be Super Deluxe Editions: Part 2, Glyn Johns’ Get Back Album

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Mark Smotroff appreciates an early vision for the album later known as Let It Be…...

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Stories Told By A Music Library

Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News

Paul Wilson looks at the stories his music library has to tell... ...

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Why Is The Violent Femmes Best Selling Album Not What You Might Think It Is?

Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff is reminded why he fell in love with this band in the first place…

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Audio Dream Systems – Reality or Fantasy?

Audiophile, Audiophile News

Paul Wilson looks at the difference of a dream system and a planned upgrade…

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Lou Barlow’s Reason To Live: Fresh Modern Campfire Songs For 2021

Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff suddenly wants to make some s'mores…...

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Exploring Amy Winehouse’s Catalog On Vinyl, Qobuz, Tidal Streaming

Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff gains new appreciation for a modern pop-jazz legend…...

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Bear Family Explores Washington DC’s Music Scene 1940-1960 (Part 1?)

Audiophile Music, Analog, Audiophile

Mark Smotroff gets some deep East Coast music education…

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Lady Blackbird Takes Flight With Black Acid Soul

Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff gets excited about music all over again…...

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