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Limited Edition Version of ABKCO's Rolling Stones Mono Box Set to Include 7" Singles Bundle
ABKCO announced today a limited edition version of The Rolling Stones In Mono box set (15 CDs or 16 vinyl LPs) bundled with a set of nine extremely limited Rolling Stones 7" vinyl singles.
The Beach Boys: The Final Nine Analogue Productions Reissues
Analogue Productions recently completed one of the major reissue projects in modern vinyl playback history with the release of the final eight Beach Boys albums in both mono and stereo.
Ortofon Switches From Boron to Sapphire Cantilevers
Ortofon recently announced a switch from Boron to Sapphire cantilevers on all but its more expensive "Exclusive Series" (photo is of original Boron cantilevered Quintet).
"Josh At Midnight" Reissued by Ramseur Records
Fred Hellerman's obituary appeared in today's (Sept. 3, 2016) New York Times. Hellerman was the last surviving member of The Weavers, the folk group that helped usher in what became known as the "folk revival" of the late '50s and '60s.
What I Learned Visiting Elite Audio Systems In San Francisco
"Why would you fly to San Francisco for one day?" friends asked when I told them recently that I was visiting Elite Audio Systems for a one day in-store appearance and flying home the next day.
A Special Three Hour WFDU HD2 Tribute to Rudy Van Gelder Streams Now
Here's a special three hour AnalogPlanet Radio WFDU HD2 tribute to the late Rudy Van Gelder that aired today. Below in the set list but not inserted in the list are the many segments of an on-air interview pianist/musicologist Ben Sidran conducted during the mid 1980's with Rudy Van Gelder used here with Sidran's permission.
"Sunshine Seas" by New Zion w. Cyro Will "Trip You Out"
The last time we heard from the adventurous Jamie Saft, he'd released The New Standard an all-analog straight ahead jazz trio album engineered by the great Joe Ferla. Sunshine Seas (Rare Noise RNR065LP) is Saft's third excursion into Jamaican flavored dub music and his first with New Zion for Rare Noise Records.
Rudy Van Gelder Dead at 91
Legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder passed away today at age 91. The jazz engineer and friend to many musical greats began his recording career as an amateur enthusiast in 1952 (his day job was as an optometrist), using the living room of his parents' home at 25 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey.
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"Josh At Midnight" Reissued by Ramseur Records
Fred Hellerman's obituary appeared in today's (Sept. 3, 2016) New York Times. Hellerman was the last surviving member of The Weavers, the folk group that helped usher in what became known as the "folk revival" of the late '50s and '60s.
What I Learned Visiting Elite Audio Systems In San Francisco
"Why would you fly to San Francisco for one day?" friends asked when I told them recently that I was visiting Elite Audio Systems for a one day in-store appearance and flying home the next day.
A Special Three Hour WFDU HD2 Tribute to Rudy Van Gelder Streams Now
Here's a special three hour AnalogPlanet Radio WFDU HD2 tribute to the late Rudy Van Gelder that aired today. Below in the set list but not inserted in the list are the many segments of an on-air interview pianist/musicologist Ben Sidran conducted during the mid 1980's with Rudy Van Gelder used here with Sidran's permission.
"Sunshine Seas" by New Zion w. Cyro Will "Trip You Out"
The last time we heard from the adventurous Jamie Saft, he'd released The New Standard an all-analog straight ahead jazz trio album engineered by the great Joe Ferla. Sunshine Seas (Rare Noise RNR065LP) is Saft's third excursion into Jamaican flavored dub music and his first with New Zion for Rare Noise Records.
Rudy Van Gelder Dead at 91
Legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder passed away today at age 91. The jazz engineer and friend to many musical greats began his recording career as an amateur enthusiast in 1952 (his day job was as an optometrist), using the living room of his parents' home at 25 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey.
VPI Announces "Dual Pivot" Modification For All 3D Printed Arms
VPI just announced a new, easy to accomplish modification for its full line of 3D printed arms that turns the unipivot into a dual pivot design. The modification creates a totally stable arm that fully eliminates "wobble".
Select a VPI Prime Turntable And Make A Great Choice
The Prime is the first turntable designed by Mat Weisfeld. What that means in this case is more a series of smart executive decisions rather than a "from scratch" effort (for you vegetarians, the headline incorporates all three USDA grades of meat).
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