LATEST ADDITIONS

Michael Fremer  |  Nov 13, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  4 comments
My apologies to Gavin Lurrsen, who did respond immediately to my email via email. Unfortunately his email got trapped in the overaggressive corporate spam filter.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 10, 2012  |  7 comments
The backstory here is almost as interesting as the music on this just reissued, long out of print record first released in 1982.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 08, 2012  |  13 comments
When we think of "field recordings" we often think of Alan Lomax trudging through the South with a tape recorder, setting up shop wherever he found the music.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 08, 2012  |  15 comments
Recorded late 1971 during a multi-night gig at New York City's Academy of Music and released the next summer, Rock of Ages was intended to be a celebratory send-off for one of the greatest bands of that era as it contemplated a long touring and recording break that went on for far longer than expected.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 07, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  5 comments
In the recent news item about a replacement for the no longer manufactured Per Madsen Rackit record storage racks, we wondered whether they were of equal quality. So when Tribute Rack manufacturer Jef Fowler of Portland, OR's Two Can HiFi emailed and offered to send a review sample, I refused.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 06, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  1 comments
Sonus Veritas, located in Apex, North Carolina arrived at RMAF with an ambitious electronic line-up that included the $15,999 Genoa preamp, $15,999 Modena D/A converter, price to be determined Florence monoblock amplifier and of greatest interest to you, three versions of its ambitious Venice phono preamplifier.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 06, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  1 comments
Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. best known for its studio-grade pro audio gear that includes both stand-alone and computer card based technology arrived at RMAF with a new stand-alone D/A converter.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 06, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
Channel D, creators of MacIntosh computer based Pure Vinyl and Pure Music software for vinyl ripping and enhanced digital playback introduced a seriously upgraded version of its rechargeable battery powered Seta phono preamp.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 06, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
Sound-Smith's Peter Ledermann has been a busy fellow! At RMAF he announced, among other things, an upgrade to the sensational sounding Hyperion cactus cantilevered cartridge. The update to the $7500 cartridge includes an improved suspension said to produce superior separation and improved stylus control. The cartridge includes a ten year warranty and a re-tip when necessary.
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 06, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  5 comments
Jeff Camden is the lucky winner of the Music Hall MMF-7.1 Turntable Sweepstakes!

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