Getting to Know Your Audio Room

November 27, 2020• Room Acoustics, Audiophile, Audiophile News

Record Store Day Black Friday Preview: Rare Jazz Vinyl Joys

November 26, 2020• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music

It is no secret that distribution and shipping of new albums is a bit wonky these days due to Covid 19’s impact on pretty much...

Elton John’s Jewel Box: Rarities and B-Sides on Vinyl, Qobuz and Tidal Streaming

November 25, 2020• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News

My brother called me the other day after seeing a TV ad for Elton John’s new Jewel Box collection, questioning how after all these years...

The Story Of The Grateful Dead, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set (Part 4, Studio ’70’s)

November 24, 2020• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music

The Story Of The Grateful Dead, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set (Part 3, Studio 70’s)

November 23, 2020• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music

In part one of this review series on The Story Of The Grateful Dead, an exclusive from Vinyl Me Please, I looked at the late ‘60s and...

How Long Should You Keep Your Audio System?

November 20, 2020• High End Audio, Amps, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Preamps, Subwoofers

An undeniable truth, in all facets of society, is that technology moves ever onward. What is by today’s standards new, fashionable, and...

Tom Petty’s Wildflowers & All The Rest On Triple Vinyl

November 19, 2020• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News

What Albums Do You Play Over & Over? New Van Duren Vinyl & CD Reviewed

November 18, 2020• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Have you ever had an album that you loved so much you didn’t want it to end? You know… “that” recording which you play over and...

The Story Of The Grateful Dead, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set (Part 1, Live 60s-70s)

November 16, 2020• Audiophile News, Audiophile, Audiophile Music

I didn’t fully know what to expect from the eight disc colored vinyl LP boxed set that Vinyl Me Please kindly sent me for review. A quick...

New Music Fridays

November 13, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Paul Wilson reviews five new works of jazz and other genres.

Stonebone: Lost J&K 1970 CTI Soul-Jazz Fusion Vinyl Resurfaces

November 12, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff wonders if it was too much too soon or too little too late......

Mother-Daughter Magic: The Roches’ I Can Still Hear You Carries On A Legacy

November 11, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff relishes a unique vocal blend.... ...

Crosby, Pevar & Raymond Album Reissues On CD

November 9, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff revisits two lost Crosby gems…

When Do Audiophiles Spend Too Much On Components?

November 6, 2020• Audiophile

Paul Wilson comments on a recent forum question about system cost. ...

Did I Need To Buy The Mingus Ah Um Record Store Day Vinyl Reissue?

November 5, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff sleuths out curious quirks on a reissue......

The Flaming Lips American Head On Vinyl and Hi Res Streaming

November 4, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff takes a favorite new album for a 33 & 1/3 RPM spin

Why Is Bruce Springsteen’s Letter To You Such A Special New Release?

November 2, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff revels in the life continuum joy of The Boss' music...

The Fallacy of Best of Lists

October 30, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Paul Wilson wonders if best of lists are all they're cracked up to be... ...

What Recordings Do You Think Need Remixing, Restoration, Reinvention?

October 29, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff has high hopes for a McCartney classic…

Peanuts Portraits: Another View On Vince Guaraldi’s Enduring Genius

October 28, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff enjoys Peanuts music all year, not just at Christmas... ...

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