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Backtracking Forward: Choosing A Turntable
posted: December 10, 2009
One of the most frequent questions I get asked when I introduce myself as a vinyl enthusiast to a non-analog devotee is Do they still make turntables?? The tone and facial expression of the questionnaire…
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Backtracking Forward: Collecting Vinyl 102
posted: November 26, 2009
Digging ain’t easy folks. These days there’s increasing competition and more knowledgeable sellers to contend with. Not to mention moldy boxes where a slab-of-gold may lie in a sea of pyrite. Yes, these are the…
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BACKTRACKING FORWARD: 180 GRAMS OF JAZZ
posted: August 13, 2009
No additives, preservatives or fillers”just 100% vinyl; 180 grams of pure, unadulterated wax. Pressing audiophile records is the antithesis of going green since any recycled material in a platter can result in inferior sound quality…
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BACKTRACKING FORWARD: THE PERSEVERANCE OF VINYL
posted: August 6, 2009
I have a confession to make. I am an addict. I have relinquished my living room, basement and garage to enough piles of records to construct a sturdy fall-out shelter. Most recently, I engaged in…
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