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Munich 2016
Innovator Tone Arm Designer Frank Schröder Explains The Workings of the Rare Neumann Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  May 09, 2016  |  2 comments
Frank Schröder brught his vintage Neumann turntable to HIgh End Munich 2016. He shares with us why the 'table sounds so good and why he's such a fan of the design.

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Munich 2016
Audio-Technica's "Evolutionary" New ART1000 Phono Cartridge
Michael Fremer  |  May 08, 2016  |  4 comments
While the design of Audio-Technica's new ART1000 MC phono cartridge, which affixes the coils atop the stylus, appears revolutionary, in fact it's been done before and quite some time ago.

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Analog Gear NewsMunich 2016
Reel-to-Reel is Real!
Michael Fremer  |  May 07, 2016  |  First Published: May 08, 2016  |  11 comments
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Analog Gear NewsMunich 2016
Miracord Turntables Return
Michael Fremer  |  May 06, 2016  |  6 comments
ELAC celebrates 90 years by bringing back the storied Miracord brand (minus Benjamin).

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Munich 2016
Dietrich Brakemeier's Apolyt Turntable Aims to be the World's Finest (And Most Expensive To Date)
Michael Fremer  |  May 06, 2016  |  24 comments
Dietrich Brakemeier's gargantuan Apolyt turntable wows visually but more importantly, based on the description he appears to have gotten all of the design fundamentals 100% correct and equally well-optimized.
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Munich 2016
Munich High End 2016 Day One Consumer Attendance Set to Break Records
Michael Fremer  |  May 06, 2016  |  3 comments
The actual figures are yet to have been totaled, but there seems to be wide agreement among show veterans that this year's High End show will shatter all previous attendance records.

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Munich 2016
Pro-Ject Celebrates 25 Years
Michael Fremer  |  May 05, 2016  |  4 comments
At High End Munich 2016 Pro-Ject founder and President Heinz Lichtenegger thanks all who contributed to the company's twenty five years of growth and success/

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Munich 2016
Set up Day Snooping at High End Munich 2016 Produced Some Scoops!
Michael Fremer  |  May 05, 2016  |  10 comments
Being a glutton for punishment, instead of taking it easy after traveling all night to Munich, I headed directly to the MOC convention center to watch everyone set up for Thursday’s press day opening.

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Bob Ludwig Clears Up Mastering Confusion Around Clapton's New "I Still Do" Double 45rpm LP
Michael Fremer  |  May 04, 2016  |  15 comments
The release blurb for Eric Clapton's new Glyn Johns produced and engineered record has left some readers confused about the source. Bob Ludwig clears it up.

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Book Reviews
Glyn Johns's Book "Sound Man" Is a Must Read For Analogplanet Readers
Michael Fremer  |  May 03, 2016  |  4 comments
Glyn Johns’ sprawling memoir “Sound Man” is not aimed at the general public but it surely is a must read for music lovers who care about and appreciate sound quality.

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