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What the .... is this?????            Jack White - Lazaretto THIS ULTRA LP IS THE STANDARD VERSION OF THE VINYL FORMAT OF LAZARETTO.   ULTRA LP FEATURES:  - 180 gram vinyl - 2 vinyl-only...

"Sourced from the original analog masters" seems to be a big marketing emphasis of classic rock music these days. I understand the point, but what is the reality? Any idea on how these tapes were stored back in the day? Does anyone really...

Now that HD Tracks has launched in the EU, based in Germany, has anybody bought anything?   As per the US site, I get the usual 'not available due to region restrictions' message.   I have sent them an email to question the ability to sell...

So now we know what Hi-Def is... High-resolution audio is defined as: "Lossless audio that is capable of reproducing the full range of sound from recordings that have been mastered from better-than-CD quality music sources."   So says The...

Hello, at a garage sale I bought "Also sprach Zarathustra" on vinyl from Deutsche Grammophon. The Cover shows catalogue number 136 001 SLPEM. Is somebody out there who knows what meaning this acronym has? Thanks in advance Ralf

Just bought a Naim Label 2002 pressing of "Meet Me in London" and ... totally confused. Comparing to 24/192 which I bought from Naim the vinyl sounds flat (!!!) -- just as if the soundstage has totally collapsed. Pressing "mono" does...

    Neil Cowley Trio announces the release for their fifth studio album, intriguingly titled 'Touch and Flee' and their newest video for their song "Kneel Down" . Freshly released on Naim Jazz Records on June 9th, Touch and Flee marks a...

Read;  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27113822   Video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27122989

Interesting article about Beck's father, also a fantastic musician...   http://www.thestar.com/enterta...billion_records.html

For some odd reason, I seem to find myself enjoying jazz flute to a great extent. Strange, given that I dislike the flute in practically every other musical context. So, I've got hold of some Herbie Mann and Hubert Laws, both of whom are great....

What an event. The unforgettable Willi Boskowski leads!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfgvqWEFa54   Enjoy!   ATB from George

I am a fan of Jack White and have just seen the following description of his forthcoming new vinyl. I am wondering how a conventional turntable tonearm is expected to play this!! Hidden tracks under the centre label and side A that plays from the...

It's been disappeared ... why?!

Just wanted to mention that I received Szell's Beethoven Symphony cycle on cd today, and it's absolutely wonderful. I've listened to symphonies 1,4,6 & 7 so far, and could not be more pleased. Everything just seems right. This set makes a strong argument that the Cleveland Orchestra under Szell was as fine as any in the US, either in it's day, or since. Also included are the Egmont, King Stephen, and Fidelio Overtures. The 5 disc set is cheap as chips, and is remastered in 24 bit.

It's been disappeared?!

I'm keen to learn about classical music, but haven't got a clue where to start. The genre is overwhelming, unfortunally I don't have a family member or friend who is very familliar.   Perhaps someone can point me in the right...

Favorite cover version of Peggy Lee's Fever.....?    

you don't miss your watertill your well is dry... enjoy...ken

Old system sold and gone and waiting for new one.  Listening to Radio Paradise via Pure Oasis instead and its still really enjoyable (Pink Floyd on now) ;) Also Heavy Trash, North Mississippi Allstars, Black Keys, JJ Grey on CD player in the car...

After listening to Coldplay's new album Ghost Stories more than a few times, and processing it through my all time favourite DSP software, I somehow think that producers do ruin recordings.   Like the Piano in the last track "o", sound muted,...

Dear all, Just to let you know, if you didn't already, that the mesmerising Toumani Diabate, the world's greatest exponent of the kora, is in the UK to play a few dates, and the concerts will also feature his son, who follows in his father's...

This is the funniest thing I've read in ages:   http://thequietus.com/articles/15274-coldplay-ghost-stories-review   Disclaimer: it was written by an old mate of mine, David Stubbs (the most mild-mannered chap you could ever wish to meet),...

Has anyone found a way round the region restrictions which prevent me downloading most of the high-res albums I actually want?

Just want to give forumites a nod for the following box set :   68 CD's, 5 DVD's of Murray Perahia. All Sony's recordings by him.   Available on our favourite 'rainforest' site (US version) for 35 quid plus delivery 15 quid - have they gone...

How exciting.... Martin Carthy is playing at The Spring in sunny Havant on 29 May. The man is a legend, and he's playing two miles from my house. No need to travel to skanky London. You can buy a beer from the bar, drink it while you listen and no...