Munich 2022

The World's Best High-End Munich 2022 Analog Coverage

Michael Fremer  |  May 28, 2022

The Kuzma Safir tonearm

Explosive worldwide vinyl record sales growth over the past few years produced a powerful response from the audio industry, based on what was on display at Munich High End 2022. A profusion of new turntables, tonearms, phono preamps and accessories spread throughout the sprawling 28,000m2 MOC Event Center made difficult covering it all even with four days available to do it.

Interviews

Spinning Live Tales With Graham Nash

Mike Mettler  |  May 16, 2022

Graham Nash In Performance. (Photo: Ralf Louis)

“I’ve been a harmony singer most of my life. I know what to do, and where to be.”

That’s Graham Nash, 80 years young, not only defining his artistic M.O. as a tenor vocalist, but also speaking to his inherent instincts for knowing what the right tones are for the music he’s making, and, frankly, where he stands on life and society in general.

Features

Big Bill Broonzy--- The Bill Broonzy Story   Verve MGV 3000-5--- The Records You Didn’t Know You Needed #11 Part 2

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Submitted by Tdiddey on Thu, 2022-05-19 06:14

Bill along with Lonnie Johnson is one of the overlooked figures in 20th century music. Both were highly skilled musician/guitarists who in their later careers often simplified their music to accommodate the tastes of white folk revivalists. It's tragedy that Broonzy didn't live a number of years longer to benefit from the late 50's early 60's folk/blues revival.

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Submitted by wibaji5980 on Fri, 2024-02-02 17:14

It's remarkable how Bill Randle's personal admiration and cultural guilt complex led to preserving such a significant part of music history.

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Submitted by David Kim on Mon, 2024-12-02 04:55

The story of Bill Broonzy’s last recordings is both poignant and inspiring, capturing a significant moment in music history. Bill Randle's dedication and achievements, including hosting groundbreaking radio shows and promoting integrated concerts, highlight his important contributions to the industry. After immersing in such an intriguing piece of history, a bit of relaxation with games on y8games sounds like the perfect way to unwind.

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Features

Big Bill Broonzy--- The Bill Broonzy Story  Verve MGV 3000-5--- The Records You Didn’t Know You Needed #11

Joseph W. Washek  |  May 16, 2022

On the evenings of July 12, 13, and 14, 1957, Bill Broonzy made his last recordings at Universal Recording Studios in Chicago. He was suffering from lung cancer, was scheduled to be operated on in a few days, and had been told that he would probably not be able to sing after the operation.

Album Reviews

Yarlung's GRAMMY nominated Fire and Fancy  Is Music For Moderns

Michael Leser Johnson  |  May 16, 2022

Fire and Fancy
the Sibelius Trio
 
Yarlung YAR944225-638V 180g 45rpm LP
Produced by: Bob Attiyeh
Engineered by: Bob Attiyeh & Arian Jansen
Mixed by:
Mastered by: Steve Hoffman and Bob Attiyeh ( Bernie Grundman Lacquer Cut)
 
MUSIC
SOUND
In my previous review of the Korppoo Trio by the Sibelius Piano Trio and Yarlung Records, I spoke a great deal about the recording philosophy of this boutique classical outfit and their AAA, 45rpm chamber music records. From the same recording sessions that brought us that exquisite romantic delight, we have another outing with musicians Petteri Iivonen, Juho Pohjonen, and Samuli Peltonen, this time with a decidedly different program.

Primary Category: 
Album Reviews
Category: 
AAA Vinyl
Album Reviews
Artist: 
the Sibelius Trio
Album: 
Fire and Fancy
Cred Label: 
Yarlung YAR944225-638V 180g 45rpm LP
Cred Prod: 
Bob Attiyeh
Cred Eng: 
Bob Attiyeh & Arian Jansen
Cred Mast: 
Steve Hoffman and Bob Attiyeh ( Bernie Grundman Lacquer Cut)
Michael Leser Johnson
In my previous review of the Korppoo Trio by the Sibelius Piano Trio and Yarlung Records, I spoke a great deal about the recording philosophy of this boutique classical outfit and their AAA, 45rpm chamber music records. From the same recording sessions that brought us that exquisite romantic delight, we have another outing with musicians Petteri Iivonen, Juho Pohjonen, and Samuli Peltonen, this time with a decidedly different program.

News

40th Anniversary Mobile Fidelity "One-Step" Thriller Coming November 18th (CLARIFICATION UPDATE!)

Michael Fremer  |  May 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson today announced that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the biggest selling album of all time, with the November 18 release of Michael Jackson Thriller 40, a double CD set comprised of Michael’s original masterpiece Thriller and an exciting second disc full of surprises for fans including never-released tracks which were worked on by Michael for the Thriller album. To date, the album has amassed in excess of 100 million in sales worldwide.

Features

Rega Research io Integrated Amp With Built-in Phono Preamp—A Cautionary Tale

Nathan Zeller  |  May 15, 2022

The $725 ($995 CAD) io is Rega Research’s entry level integrated amplifier. At 30 watts per channel into 8Ω—compared to the more costly Brio’s 50—the io aims toward listeners using easy-to-drive loudspeakers and/or headphones. Featuring the Brio’s moving magnet phono preamplifier and class A/B power amplifier stage, the io strives to borrow at a lower price point the Brio’s sonic characteristics: wonderful detail, wide dynamic range, and raw musicality. It shares the more costly Brio’s high quality “Alps Alpine” potentiometer and linear power supply. Rega even offers a lifetime warranty against any potential manufacturing defects. With its integrated phono preamplifier, two line level inputs, 3.5mm headphone output and remote control, the io offers everything a beginner hobbyist may require… at least theoretically.

Album Reviews

With Crash, Charli XCX Shifts Her Sound & Aesthetic

Malachi Lui  |  May 14, 2022

Crash
Charli XCX
 
Asylum 0190296409981 indie-exclusive grey vinyl LP
Produced by: Various
Engineered by: Various
Mixed by: Various
Mastered by: Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound (digital), unknown (lacquers)
 
MUSIC
SOUND
Last year, British electropop star Charli XCX tweeted, “rip hyperpop.” The tweet shocked many—especially coming from the artist who brought bubblegum bass and hyperpop to broader audiences through projects like 2016’s SOPHIE-produced Vroom Vroom EP or 2020’s quickly recorded quarantine album how i’m feeling now—but Charli has always gone at her own pace, on her own terms.
Primary Category: 
Album Reviews
Category: 
Album Reviews
Artist: 
Charli XCX
Album: 
Crash
Cred Label: 
Asylum 0190296409981 indie-exclusive grey vinyl LP
Cred Prod: 
Various
Cred Eng: 
Various
Cred Mix: 
Various
Cred Mast: 
Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound (digital), unknown (lacquers)
Malachi Lui
Last year, British electropop star Charli XCX tweeted, “rip hyperpop.” The tweet shocked many—especially coming from the artist who brought bubblegum bass and hyperpop to broader audiences through projects like 2016’s SOPHIE-produced Vroom Vroom EP or 2020’s quickly recorded quarantine album how i’m feeling now—but Charli has always gone at her own pace, on her own terms. Yet, her new album Crash presents her as merely another generic pop star, supposedly as a performance art piece about selling out that doubles as her last record on Atlantic (and therefore her as-of-now last chance to use those major label resources). Crash is Charli’s Let’s Dance: the album where a pop star fully embraces the mainstream after years of artsier excursions. Unfortunately, the end result lacks personality, trading her strengths for lyrically emptier and sonically blander songs laser-focused on mass appeal.

Phono Preamp Reviews

Schiit's Mani 2 MM/MC Phono Preamp Goes to the Head of the Budget Phono Preamp Class

Michael Fremer  |  May 14, 2022

If the audio industry handed out awards, the winner for “The most improved analog product of the decade” would be Schiit’s Mani 2 MM/MC phono preamplifier. Okay, that’s “click bait” so how about “Schiit’s Mani 2 might be the winner”? Yes, let’s stick with that.

Analog Gear News

Goldring Launches New Eroica HX H.O. MC Cartridge Ahead of High End Munich 2022

Michael Fremer  |  May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022—U.K. cartridge manufacture Goldring today announced the EroicaHX a high output moving coil cartridge retailing in the United States for $899. The new cartridge will be available starting this June.

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