Why Are The Violent Femmes An Important American Music Band?

June 15, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl • One Comment

Mark Smotroff takes a trip thru post-teen college angst…

Record Store Day Triple Vinyl Treat: Chicago/The Blues/Today!

June 14, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl • One Comment

Mark Smotroff digs into a deep dive on ‘60s electric blues… ...

How Do You Explain Our Hobby to A Non-Audiophile?

June 11, 2021• Analog, Audiophile, Audiophile News • 2 Comments

Paul Wilson describes the problems in explaining our hobby. ...

Record Store Day Preview: Jazz Dispensary’s Dank D-Funk Blend, Vol. 2

June 10, 2021• Analog, Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff thinks you probably need this although you probably don’t know it yet…

Record Store Day Preview: Van Dyke Parks & Veronica Valerio Rediscover America On Culture-Bridging New Vinyl EP, CD & Stream

June 9, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff turns on his mind, relaxes and floats down stream… ...

Record Store Day Vinyl Preview: Harold Land’s Westward Bound!

June 8, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff digs into an under appreciated jazz master’s archive… ...

The Story Of Herbie Hancock, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set Part 3: Future Shock and Live Under The Sky

June 7, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Are Dealers High End’s Ultimate Salvation?

June 4, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News • One Comment

Paul Wilson looks at how dealers might preserve the audiophile hobby......

The Carpenters: Making The Leap From Singles to Surround Sound

June 3, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, News, SACD/DVD-Audio • One Comment

Mark Smotroff looks at the best and most original Carpenters' singles re-releases......

Do I Need To Be Collecting Original Pressings Of Old Records Anymore?

June 3, 2021• Audiophile Music, Analog, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff reconsiders his initial reasons for collecting physical releases on vinyl…

The Story Of Herbie Hancock, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set, Part 2: Head Hunters & River

June 2, 2021• Audiophile Music, Analog, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff continues exploring a gorgeous jazz boxed set…...

The Story Of Herbie Hancock, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set, Part 1: The Blue Notes

June 1, 2021• Audiophile Music, Analog, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff digs into a boxed set and the value within…...

Why Experimenting With Your System System Is A Good Thing

May 28, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile News, News

Why Did I Almost Not Review A New Guided By Voices Album?

May 27, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff realizes that some ear candy requires more time to digest…...

Can You Establish A Career-Long Musical Reputation With One Cup Of Black Coffee?

May 26, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff reconsiders a pop jazz vocal legend… ...

Peyton, Patton, The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame & A Vinyl Continuum

May 25, 2021• Vinyl, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, News

Mark Smotroff connects some musical dots…

Do You Need Paul McCartney’s New Half-Speed Mastered Vinyl Version Of RAM?

May 24, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff digs deeper still into one of his favorite solo Beatle albums…...

Are New Trends Replacing Sonics With Convenience?

May 21, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News

Paul Wilson considers the fate of sonic excellence in future audio design. ...

Why Would You Want Brian Eno’s Music For Installations On Vinyl or CD vs. Tidal and Qobuz Streams?

May 20, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff weighs the pros and cons of listening…

George Russell’s New York, Acoustic Sounds’ Decca Records Vinyl Restoration

May 19, 2021• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff likes the Jazz side of Manhattan, on the rocks with two cherries… ...

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