Audiophile Music

Music is the fuel for the race car, and all audio enthusiasts need new records, albums, downloads and other musical goodies to make their systems sing. Audiophile Music includes music on Compact Disc, SACD, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Download, HD Music Download and beyond. Some audiophiles even have copies of analog master tapes for their systems.

 

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New Releases for 1-25-13

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This weeks crop of new music comes from Kris Kristofferson, Carrie Rodriquez, Larry Hoffman, The Blue Cactus Choir, and Tim Mahoney. And, yes, it’s all good…

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Zappa At Carnegie Hall 1971

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Mark Smotroff sets the Wayback machine to visit Frank Zappa in some of his finest live hours......

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George Martin’s In My Life is Fun with a Gem or Two

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Charles Andrews looks at George Martin's recent albums and finds a mixed bag......

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Philip Glass’ Rework: Re-Invention At The Speed of Glass

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Mark Smotroff looks at a new vinyl of Phillip Glass’ music that has a lot to offer…

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CD Reviews from 2004 for 1-11-13

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The first week of January didn't have much in the way of new releases, so here's three more from 2004 you should know about......

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A Spoonful of Sweet Nektar

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Mark Smotroff takes a look at Nektar's latest release and finds it full of musical flavor....

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Three Great Albums from 2004

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Here are three more “must-have” albums from 2004 from The Gibson Brothers, Catie Curtis, and Leftover Salmon

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Cellos, Flutes, and Bass … oh my!!

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Ever hear of The Project Trio? No? Well, Mark Smotroff gives you plenty of reasons to change that......

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New CD Releases for 12-28-12

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For the last new CD list for 2012 Steven Stone has some power-pop, bluegrass, jazz, and even a singer-songwriter...enjoy...

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Zappa’s Hot Rats 2012: In With The Old, Out With The New

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Mark Smotroff compares the newest re-release of Hot Rats with the Rykodisc release. In this case, newer is better…

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Super-Disc Lists Are Irrelevant

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Steven Stone looks at the concept of the "Super-disc List" and finds it to be less useful than a warped record......

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Three More Great Albums from 2004

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Here are three CDs that Steven Stone thinks should be in the collection of any roots, rock, or folk fan....

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Software Rules Hardware

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How important is the source material in sound reproduction? Steven Stone believes it’s more important than any piece of hardware…

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Zeppelin 02 Blu-ray: All The Stars Align

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Mark Smotroff looks at Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin's live concert disc....

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New CD & BluRay Releases for 12-14-2012

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Ok, it is the holiday season, even Scrooge Stone finds a couple of seasonal discs that will fit in with the mistletoe and rum punch......

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Getting Your Beatles Surround Fix

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Want to hear the Beatles in surround? Mark Smotroff has some discs for you…

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Three CD Reviews from 2004

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Steven Stone revisits great albums from Kenny and Amanda Smith, Darol Anger and the American Fiddle Ensemble, and David Grisman and Jerry...

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Partridge & Blegvad’s Gonwards Reveals Rich Rewards

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Mark Smotroff looks at the latest from Andy Partridge and Peter Blegvad. ...

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New CD Releases for 11-30-2012

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This week’s new albums come from the US, Canada, and Portugal, with jazz, folk, roots, and classical well represented…

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Glows in Blu-Ray

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Up for some Beatles? Mark Smotroff looks at two Beatles releases available on Blu-Ray...

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