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The Worst Print Ad Ever Created?
Look at this print ad for the Manila Hi-Fi Show I recently attended. It is a model of clarity, good taste and communicates effectively the event. Do you agree? I showed it to T.H.E. Show organizers and they mocked it and told me that their advertisements were excellent and that I don't know what I'm talking about.
The 78 Project Readies For Release Vinyl Edition of Volume 1 Of a One-Of-A Kind Recording Project
The 78 Project releases on January 28th, 2014, the Volume 1 Soundtrack album to the acclaimed web series that chronicles recordings made using a 1930's vintage Presto direct-to-acetate disc recorder similar to the one Alan Lomax used for his field recordings made between 1933 and 1942.
Ensemble HD "Live at the Happy Dog"
Chamber music at a corner dive? Not likely, but this Kickstarter financed double LP set bears witness to the unlikely success of what sounds like an impossible combination of Beethoven and beer at an ex-polka bar located in the recently gentrified Ohio's Gordon Square Arts District.
Apple Corps/Capitol Announces 50th Anniversary American Releases 13 CD Box Set-"Meat The Beatles"? (Updated 12/15/13)
On January 21st 2014 Apple Corp/Capitol will release a thirteen CD box set containing all of the American Beatle albums from Meet The Beatles (1964) to Hey Jude (1970).
Analogue Productions "Goes to the Dogs"-Its "Scheherazade" Living Stereo Reissue Sounds Best
This ravishing beauty, originally released in 1960 or fifty three years ago, has been a long-time audiophile classic. It's also considering to be among the finest if not the finest performance on record or any other format.
Parasound Introduces Improved Edition Halo JC3+ Phono Preamplifier
Parasound today introduced the John Curl designed JC3+ phono preamplifier, an improved version of the highly regarded JC3.
VPI Launches "The Nomad" Complete Headphone-Friendly Turntable System (Corrected Copy)
VPI Industries today announced "The Nomad" a $995 "all in one" system consisting of a turntable featuring an precision machined MDF platter and plinth assembly and a precision bearing and includes a new less costly 10" aluminum gimbaled tonearm as well as a custom phono preamplifier and headphone amplifier.
"Uncle Meat" and "Roxy and Elsewhere" Reissued On Vinyl By Zappa Records/Barking Pumpkin Records-Sources Revealed
The Zappa Family Trust recently announced remastered vinyl reissues of these two significant double LP Frank Zappa records. Release date is December 17th.
Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE II MM/MC Phono Preamp Reviewed
Norbert Lehmann’s Black Cube phono preamplifiers have surprised and at times amazed for their superior sonic performance at near bargain-basement prices. He’s been designing, building and upgrading his phono preamplifiers for nearly two decades beginning in 1995 with the original Black Cube.
A Steely Dan Steal!
Steering clear of vinyl "greatest hits" packages is normally a good idea. The packages are often assembled by a disinterested producer at the label's behest as an easy money maker. For the most part when you compare the same tunes on the original releases and on the greatest hits package, the latter suffers sonically.
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Dane Cook and Comedy Central Team to Release Vinyl Edition of Comedian's Platinum Selling Album
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of comedian/actor Dane Cook's album Harmful If Swallowed, Comedy Central Records recently announced a limited edition vinyl version with exclusive new artwork. The one thousand copy edition went on sale earlier this month.
Rega's Aria MM/MC Phono Stage Mirrors the Company's Turntable Sound
Rega’s versatile $1500 Aria phono stage combines high build quality, flexibility and dynamic capabilities more commonly found in more expensive phono preamplifiers.
Record Doctor V Vacuum Cleaning Machine "Lets Your Fingers Do the Walking"
If you're of a certain age you'll know that "let your fingers do the walking" was the Yellow Pages slogan. If you're of a different certain age, you might not even know what the Yellow Pages is! It doesn't matter really because it's just a play on words. The slogan meant you could thumb through the Yellow Pages rather than walking around to find a particular retailer or service.
"Passion For Vinyl"-The Utrecht Mega Platen & CD Beurs Day One
If set-up day was cold, dark and less than pleasant, day one of the Utrecht Mega Platen Record Fair was warm, crowded and festive. With both the lights and heating system on and the enormous exhibition hall packed with record fanatics, it was a full day of fun for vinyl lovers from around the world.
Manila Turntable Set-Up Seminar Coverage
Here's the link to hearheaddotcom's coverage of the turntable set-up seminar I conducted recently in Manila, The Philippines. Other than the photos that show that I must go back on the South Beach Diet, the coverage is beyond flattering. I'm glad everyone enjoyed it. I sure did.
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