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Sound: 8.3 Pressing/Packaging: 9.4 Value: 9.3 Original released by Columbia Records in 1968. Catalog Number: CS 9628. Engineers: Arthur Kendy, Frank Laico. Producer: Teo Macero. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab reissue released in 2015. 180g, 45RPM, 2LP. Catalog Number: MFSL2-437. Numbered, Limited Edition. UPC: 821797243711. MSRP: $50. Buy on Amazon.com Miles Davis (trumpet), Wayne Shorter (saxophone), Herbie Hancock (piano, electric piano), Ron Carter (bass, electric bass), Tony Williams (drums), George Benson (guitar). Introduction There are many

Here’s the system used for music and gear reviews. Cartridges Denon DL-103 MC cartridge with sapphire cantilever and micro ridge retip by Andy Kim Ortofon 2M Black MM cartridge Signet TK7E MM cartridge Tonearm and Turntable Technics EPA-100 tonearm with Applied Fidelity rewire (copper) Technics SP-10MK2 turntable with obsidian base SUT and Phono Preamp Cinemag CMQEE-3440AH step up transformer made by Ned Clayton PS Audio GCPH Phono Preamp Speakers Avantgarde Acoustic SOLO active, coaxial 2-way

Audiophile Reissues Our music reviews focus on audiophile reissues; primarily LPs. Since these records were released previously (sometimes, many times over), we don’t spend time going into depth about the music, which is often well-known and has been described at length dozens of times elsewhere. Sound Quality We evaluate the sound instead of the music. Does it sound natural or artificial? Do the performers and instruments sound like they occupy real space? Is the timbre

This Kickstarter campaign for a new kind of LP crate is worthy of a look. Precision cut plywood panels snap together without tools or hardware. With $10K to go and only four days left, they’ll need help to make these a reality. A single crate is only $59, and you get a discount for buying more. Wax Stacks Kickstarter campaign

Price $995. Available direct from PS Audio (USA customers only), or via local dealer. Description Newest and most affordable DAC from PS Audio. Notable for 192 kHz asynchronous USB and defeatable upsampling (native mode). Effectively replaces the discontinued Digital Link III DAC model, which was introduced in 2006 and still sells on some websites. Features & Specs (from PS Audio website) Three digital inputs 192kHz asynchronous USB RCA and XLR balanced outputs High current class

Jim Smith sent us a review copy of his recent hifi set-up guide book, Get Better Sound ($44.50). The book consists of 202 tips for getting the most out of your system (without spending money on new gear). It includes typical topics such as speaker placement, room treatments, and set-up tools. It also includes less common tips on how to listen, how to compare equipment, and how to plan your system. It even has a

Daily Audiophile now includes hourly updates from over 30 of the best high-end audio web sites. The purpose of the new home page design is to give visitors an at-a-glance view of all that’s new in the world of hi-fi news and reviews. The new format includes links to over 200 of the newest reviews, news, and articles — all displayed in a clear, easy-to-read format. The blog that formed the core of the old

HIFICRITIC has published a new issue. Included are reviews of the following high-end components, among others: Meridian 808i.2 CD player Rega Apheta cartridge Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II cartridge Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua cartridge Miyajima Shilabe cartridge Koetsu Usrushi Sky Blue cartridge Soundsmith Strain Gauge cartridge PMC IB2i speakers Kudos C30 speakers Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary speakers PS Audio Power Plant Premier power conditioner Russ Andrews 50VA balanced mains Townshend Stella speaker stands Meridian F80 mini

The Absolute Sound (TAS) has posted several reviews on its AV Guide site in recent days. They are: Emerald Physics CS2 floorstanding speakers Esoteric X-05 CD/SACD player ($5,500) Jeff Rowland Design 312 Class D power amp Vienna Acoustics Mahler V1.5 floorstanding speakers ($12,800) Enjoy!

10 Audio has reviewed the AQVOX Phono 2CI Mk. II phono preamp ($2,000). This is a full-width unit (photo) with “balanced outputs on XLR connectors in addition to standard RCA outputs.” Reviewer Jerry S. auditioned the AQVOX with his SOTA Cosmos IV turntable, TriPlanar VII u2 tonearm, and Miyajima Shilabe cartridge. He compared it to the Manley Steelhead. The AQVOX easily bests the Steelhead in the bass where it has higher resolution and greater dynamic