I guess the love of music is something we all share. If you have subscribed to our website then it must be true!  For most of us getting the best sounding copy, is the goal. This can manifest itself in the ‘many variants’ strategy, or the 45rpm direct-to-disc all analog masterpiece, or it might be a lovely early UK or German pressing, we desire. We all have artists that represent a time, place and emotions. Many of you shared your Top Ten albums recently, which was excellent. Thanks. As the source media the record is only the first part of...

Let me take you back more than fifty years. When the artwork for one of the most famous albums of the 70’s was being designed, ‘Led Zeppelin IV’, they used an image called ‘the stick man’ of which his origins were shrouded in mystery.  Let me take you back more than fifty years. When the artwork for one of the most famous albums of the 70’s was being designed, ‘Led Zeppelin IV’, they used an image called ‘the stick man’ of which his origins were shrouded in mystery.  The original story was that someone within the band, or associated to...

We all have our favourite tracks we love to use for evaluating new gear, and they are our reference points by which we judge all others. Audiophiles are always on the lookout for that new piece of gear which they hope will give them the perfect sound, or perhaps you are already there. Benchmarking, with familiar tracks, has always been a most enjoyable process. ‘Can we squeeze more detailing out of this new component?’ We wanted to share our go-to list of some favourite tracks we love to use. This list is in chronological order only. Muddy Waters- Track ‘Feel...