Johnny comes lately...Do you all know this 'review' blog?

[TheNoose]

http://soundevaluations.blogspot.ca/...i-magic_7.html

Seems like the whole box and dice dissection of recording quality, track composition delivery, music notes etc.

I suppose you all know this very well...seems very useful perhaps for studying or late at night....

Eclipses most 'reviews' I've ever seen.

[Bill Hart]

Never saw it before. Like the historical photos and the attention to the gear at the old studio, mic placement, etc. Only thing missing--(perhaps I just didn't see it and it's there), is a comparison of pressings. Where is the writer based?

[Johnny Vinyl]

The URL indicates he's from Canada and possibly Quebec (based on his name - Claude Lemaire).

[Rob]

Thanks for the link. His 'reference system' wouldn't be taken seriously by the audio snobs, which some observers might point out he's not properly equipped to evaluate sound (I wouldn't, just saying some would). I saw Bill's comment coming too, very few direct comparisons to other pressing of the same record. The Vinyl Press does a fantastic job at this and at minimum a requirement for any blog discussing the sound of a particular recording.

[Bill Hart]

Thanks for the link. His 'reference system' wouldn't be taken seriously by the audio snobs, which some observers might point out he's not properly equipped to evaluate sound (I wouldn't, just saying some would). I saw Bill's comment coming too, very few direct comparisons to other pressing of the same record. The Vinyl Press does a fantastic job at this and at minimum a requirement for any blog discussing the sound of a particular recording.

Thanks Rob. There's room for all, I was a little hesitant to comment given that I do TheVinylPress. The biggest advantage and limitation is that I am relying almost exclusively on copies I buy and there is a limit. (I really don't like "borrowing" records from other collectors- since god forbid something bad happens on my watch).

[TheNoose]

In a private blog I guess you can do what you want to do. I agree his historical references seem to be a feature. He never makes a claim beyond his personal interests, comparison is not really an appropriate standard I guess. It is a thoughtful reflective documentary.

[Madfloyd]

Great review. Imagine: a music review that makes an attempt to describe the sound! Not many of them. Bill is, of course, an exception, but I typically laugh at TAS & Stereophile's music reviews as they talk about anything but the sound (even though they rate it they don't describe it). It's bad enough that most music reviews (outside of the audiophile industry) mostly talk about lyrics, but an audiophile review should discuss the sound. How do the various instruments sound, what is the tonal balance, how detailed is it, etc. And if it's an LP, please discussing the pressing quality. And as already said, if it's a reissue, ideally some comparisons should be made.

[Bill Hart]

Great review. Imagine: a music review that makes an attempt to describe the sound! Not many of them. Bill is, of course, an exception, but I typically laugh at TAS & Stereophile's music reviews as they talk about anything but the sound (even though they rate it they don't describe it). It's bad enough that most music reviews (outside of the audiophile industry) mostly talk about lyrics, but an audiophile review should discuss the sound. How do the various instruments sound, what is the tonal balance, how detailed is it, etc. And if it's an LP, please discussing the pressing quality. And as already said, if it's a reissue, ideally some comparisons should be made.

I think Fremer does a good job, given all that he has on his plate. He does do comparisons and describes what he hears, but he's also publishing a lot of info about new releases. It is interesting that MoFi gets very consistent quality out of RTI, based on my limited experience w/ the 'new' MoFi.

[Madfloyd]

I think Fremer does a good job, given all that he has on his plate. He does do comparisons and describes what he hears, but he's also publishing a lot of info about new releases. It is interesting that MoFi gets very consistent quality out of RTI, based on my limited experience w/ the 'new' MoFi.

That's fair, I do appreciate his reviews, thanks for pointing that out.

Yes, MOFI has great quality pressings. I wish ORG was similar because I like a lot of their releases from a music perspective.

[astrotoy]

Nice to see a picture of Krieg Wunderlich, one of the engineers for MoFi, about a third of the way down on the blog. Krieg is my tape tech, servicing both my Ampex ATR-102's. I found him through Paul Stubblebine of the Tape Project, who uses Krieg to service the slew of ATR's he has to do the mastering and duplication of the Tape Project tapes. Krieg had to cancel out on a service call for me on a Sunday back in early August. He called the day before, apologizing that MoFi had run into some major difficulties and needed him for an emergency.

Larry

[c1ferrari]

Wonderful w/s...thank you!