The LP Is 70 Years Young
On June 20, 1948 – Yes, 70 years ago – the vinyl long play record album was introduced by Columbia records. Up to that point the two competing formats were …
Vinyl Resurgence – Music Industry Savior?
This article makes the case that vinyl is not going to save the music industry. It is largely based on the premise that while new vinyl sales have increased dramatically, …
Why 33 1/3?
It’s Record Store Day 2017 tomorrow, so let’s answer the question – “Why 33 1/3”? OK – the basics – “33 1/3” represents the number of revolutions per minute (RPMs) that a …
More Good News for Vinyl
Toronto based Viryl Technologies has already installed two of their WarmTone presses at neighbouring Microforum Vinyl Pressing with plans to install four more. They will have the capacity to press …
Direct-to-Disc Recording
As I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, I was exposed to a wide variety of audiophile music in my teens thanks to my older brother. He had a nice Thorens turntable, SAE amps …
Vinyl Redesigned
“Vinyl Redesigned” – that’s the tag line for Viryl Technologies new WarmTone vinyl record press. The WarmTone is a completely redesigned and fully automated vinyl record pressing system which started pressing …
Wireless Turntables
Not having been in the market for a new turntable in a few years, my curiosity was piqued when I came across reference to “wireless turntables” while compiling reviews of …
1,000 Top Record Albums
One of my favourite vinyl and audio equipment stores is Planet of Sound. The Bank Street store in Ottawa is not a massive space. That’s in large part because the …
How to Balance A Tonearm
Here’s the quick and dirty process for balancing a tonearm. I’ll start with a couple of definitions which may be obvious, but better safe than sorry. Counterweight – this is …
Vinyl Cubes at Maker House
Very exciting to see Vinyl Cubes at Maker House and to congratulate Maker House of Ottawa on its first anniversary. This is a place everyone should visit – its an …