2nd Edition
"Symphonic Dances" AAA vs. ADA Update
The cover artist is working on the design, I have all of the prices for lacquer cutting, plating and pressing 1000 copies as well as for jacket fabrication. So, very shortly the Kickstarter project will go "live" and we'll get this show on the road!
Furnace Mfg. Finds and Buys Ten Toolex Alpha Record Presses!
(analogplanet.com exclusive, August 25th, 2015): Do you remember years ago when Apple was on the ropes? The press loved to predict “struggling Apple”’s demise. Then a funny thing happened: Apple became wildly successful.
Meet Show Four, Same As Show One (But Different)
Analogplanet Radio show number four is now available for streaming/downloading. Yesterday's show was produced live but because few people heard the first show and it wasn't recorded, I decided to repeat the musical content, though the live, on-air part was new. I hope you enjoy listening!
la Spagna One of Stan Ricker's Final Cuts is a Gift to Audiophiles
Originally released in 1980 on the Swedish BIS label, the double LP la Spagna XV-XVI-XVII Centuries became an instant, certified “audiophile classic”. It was on the late Harry Pearson’s “Super Disc” list since forever, with used copies regularly fetching upwards of $200.
A Quick Look at the Sam Records Jazz Reissues
Some records deserve to be looked at as well as listened to. That's the case with the series of Sam jazz reissues from France. These are a labor of love produced by Fred Thomas who procured the original master tapes and cut from them, with plating and pressing at Pallas.
A Conversation With Singer-Songwriter Jack Tempchin
Singer-songwriter Jack Tempchin is best known for having written the Eagles classic "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and for co-writing "Already Gone", " The Girl From Yesterday", "Somebody" and "It's Your World Now".
"Live" From Asbury Park! Analogplanet Radio Show Three
Today's weather in the New York/NJ metro area was so hot and humid (96 degrees) the idea of spending even an hour in a studio on such a beautiful but hot day simply didn't appeal so I drove down to Asbury Park and did the third edition of analogplanet radio "live" from the New Jersey Shore!
Gov't Mule Spin Off Will Keep You Rocking In The Floyd World
A reader recently asked if analogplanet would review some “heavier” musical material. I pointed out that we reviewed Volto! and The Mars Volta, among other purveyors of heavy guitar-based grooves, but that we’re not locked into bands with volt references. I referenced the Polish prog-metal band Indukti
Blame It On the Lampcord Department
I just received this email that I thought I'd share with you: Michael, I've worked in this industry for over 45 years. I have an MSEE and a reasonably good ear. Many of my live recordings have become released products.
1st Edition
Luminous Audio Technology's Remarkable Arion Phono Preamplifier
Much to the probable consternation of Luminous Audio Technology, I’ve sat on this MM/MC preamplifier review for more than six months. I probably could have literally sat on the Luminous Audio Arion too, so solidly is it constructed, but I didn’t.
AAA Vs. 96/24 Vinyl Project Update
I've gotten prices from Kevin Gray for lacquer cutting and digital conversion. The plan to use both 96/24 and DSD on the digital side is not workable. Can't be changed in "midstream" so the digital side will be 96/24 only.
Listen to Analogplanet Radio Show Number Two Here
Analogplanet Radio Show Number Two has been uploaded to this website.
Ferguslie Park Reissued by Intervention Records
Long time Gerry Rafferty fans were thrilled for the long-suffering artist when he finally had a hit single under his own name with “Baker Street”, taken from his late ‘70s release City to City.
Aerial Bounderies Redefined Acoustic Guitar Playing-Cut From Analog Master Tape!
This Michael Hedges album shook up the guitar playing world in 1984 the way Leo Kottke's 6 and 12 String Guitars had in 1969.
The Turn First Pressing Sold Out
Jerome Sabbagh, who's album The Turn was most favorably reviewed on analogplanet, emailed the other day to say that "...the first pressing...is completely sold out everywhere in no small part due to the interest generated by your review".
Is Your Collection Ready For a Dean Martin Record?
Perhaps it's because "Dino" cultivated a less than serious image as a friendly drunk or perhaps it's because of his long running role as Jerry Lewis's "straight man" in the most successful duo in comedy history, or maybe it was his long running "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" television show.
AAA LPs Vs. 96/24 AAD LPs What Can We Hear? Update
The tentative musical choice is the very well-regarded Vox-Turnabout 1967 production of Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances & Vocalise with Donald Johanos conducting the Dallas Symphony orchestra. This has long been considered an "audiophile classic".
AAA LPs Vs. 96/24 AAD LPs: What Can We Hear?
A reader lamented hearing that the new Queen box set will be mastered from 96/24 files instead of from the original analog tapes because of deterioration.
TT Weights Commences Kickstarter Project For Technics SL-1200 Periphery Record Clamp
TT Weights' Larry Denham recently announced a Kickstarter project to fund the tooling necessary to manufacture a peripheral ring/record clamp for the ubiquitous (but currently no longer manufactured) Technics SL1200 turntable.
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