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Phono Preamp Reviews
pure audio "vinyl" Phono Preamplifier From New Zealand
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 28, 2016  |  8 comments
New Zealand-based pure audio is a partnership between former Plinius Audio co-owner and chief electronics designer Gary Morrison and industrial designer Ross Stevens.

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News
UMe Abbey Road 1/2 Speed Mastered Series Update: We Ask the Tough Questions
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 28, 2016  |  67 comments
Miles Showell, who oversees Abbey Road's 1/2 speed mastering responded recently to a series of questions I posed to him. I want to thank him for taking the time to do so. Please read. And please, keep your comments civil and respectful. I think Mr. Showell's comments make clear the seriousness with which he approached this work

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News
30,902,000 Records Pressed in 2015---And That's With A Fraction of "Precincts Reporting"
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 27, 2016  |  41 comments
Yesterday, Analogplanet sent around to vinyl producers worldwide our annual pressing plant totals request.

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Album ReviewsBeatles
The Beatles "1"-- Giles Martin Remixes the Singles
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 26, 2016  |  25 comments
Music re-mixes may not be as complicated or as critical as brain surgery but when it comes to The Beatles, you could make the case.
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Letters to the Editor
Norman Pickering's Great-Niece Writes
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 26, 2016  |  3 comments
Hello Mr. Fremer.

I just finished reading an article you wrote about Norman Pickering - Guess What Company Norman Pickering Started - that was published last October. I really enjoyed reading it, and was especially moved by the interview.

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News
Newvelle Records Is An Exciting New Curated Vinyl-Only Label Featuring Jazz Greats (fact-corrected 2/4/16)
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 26, 2016  |  17 comments
Newvelle is a new vinyl-only jazz label founded by Elan Mehler and Jean-Christophe Morisseau. Mr. Mehler is a New York jazz pianist and composer who has toured worldwide and has released five albums. Mr. Morisseau is a Paris-based business executive with a twenty-plus year background in international global business development.

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AnalogPlanet Radio
WFDU.fm Analogplanet radio show Bowie, Frey, "Buffin" Tribute Now Available for Streaming
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 26, 2016  |  12 comments
Another tough week for rock’n’roll: Glen Frey and Mott the Hoople’s drummer Dale “Buffin” Griffin both passed away, too young.

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News
"Walk on The Wild Side" Will Be Played on Monday's Analogplanet Radio Show
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 22, 2016  |  14 comments
This transcription of "Walk on the Wild" side will be featured on this Monday's "Analogplanet Radio Show.
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News
UMe Clarifies Sources Used For "Soundofvinyl" 1/2 Speed Mastered Series
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 21, 2016  |  22 comments
In a December 19th story, Analogplanet pointed out what appeared to be inaccurate wording in a press release description of the 1/2 speed mastered at Abbey Road LP series.
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Album Reviews
Glenn Frey Proves He's Got the Vocal Chops For A Standards Album
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 20, 2016  |  14 comments
Like Paul McCartney's Kisses on the Bottom, The Eagles' Glenn Frey's standards album was produced with requisite class, though Frey's song choices range wider, covering everything from the 1922 Al Jolson classic "My Buddy" to Brian Wilson's soothing Pet Sounds solo turn "Caroline No" written with Tony Asher.

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