Michael Fremer

NY Audio Show 2014
VPI Scout Junior Demoed at New York Audio Show 2014
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 27, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 27, 2014  |  3 comments
VPI's new circa $1500 Scout Junior turntable is not quite ready for release but the company chose to demo it at The New York Audio Show.

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NY Audio Show 2014
VPI's $3500 "Next Gen" Prime Turntable Debuts at New York Audio Show 2014
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 27, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 27, 2014  |  13 comments
VPI debuted the new $3500 Prime turntable at The New York Audio Show 2014. Created by 29 year old Mat Weisfeld, son of VPI founder Harry Weisfeld, the Prime is a literal "next gen" design.

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NY Audio Show 2014
Townshend Audio World Debut of Excalibur 2 Tonearm At New York Audio Show 2014
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 27, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 27, 2014  |  4 comments
In the Wes Bender Audio room the new Townshend Audio Rock 7 Mk2 turntable with PVC platter costing $3900 made its American debut.
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NY Audio Show 2014
Seminar: The Vinyl Resurgence—late 2014 And Beyond
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 27, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 27, 2014  |  8 comments
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NY Audio Show 2014
New York Audio Show Opens Friday September 25th Amid Concerns
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 25, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 25, 2014  |  10 comments
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News
New TW Acustic Raven Phono Preamplifier To Debut at RMAF 2014
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 24, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 24, 2014  |  4 comments
This is a sneak peak at the brand new TW Acustic Raven phono preamplifier designed and built by TW Acustic owner Thomas Woschnick.

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Letters to the Editor
Does Setting SRA at 92 Degrees Work?
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 24, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 24, 2014  |  28 comments
Ever since I set up my Benz Micro Gullwing SLR to 92 degrees VTA w/ the corresponding proper Azimuth set up. As you've lectured in the Hifi show & your DVD. I've been enjoying my system ever since and had no desire to upgrade my system.
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Playback Accessory Reviews
Phoenix Engineering's Falcon PSU and Roadrunner Tachometer
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 23, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 23, 2014  |  19 comments
Phoenix Engineering’s $379 Falcon PSU is a remarkably compact but high-resolution motor controller designed to be used with A.C. synchronous motor turntables drawing 5 or fewer watts.

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Record Buying Tips
Platter World in Garfield, NJ Closing End of December, 2014
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 19, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 19, 2014  |  8 comments
I first visited this store in 1986 when LPs were "going away". Now they are back but Platter World is closing. The owner passed away, his daughter is running it and liquidating. All single LPs are $3.00. Most of what I saw was the usual usual and not in particularly great condition but there are always gems to be had in such an enormous stash of records and if you're looking to try some new music $3.00 will get it for you in whatever condition.

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News
Analogplanet.com Editor To Participate in CUNY Graduate Center Keynote Event
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 18, 2014  |  First Published: Sep 18, 2014  |  6 comments
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