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There’s a whisper in the world of audiophiles, a spinning rumble that digital audio is out, and analog is back in a big way. Amongst the spinning of vinyl and the hum of tube amps, another important analog medium is rolling out of the past and right into the hearts of the modern-day sound purist — the reel-to-reel tape player. Read Part 1 of Leslie Shapiro’s in-depth reel-to-reel report to learn more about the history of this important analog format. . .

The legacy of David Lynch, the inimitable audiovisual pioneer who passed away a week ago on January 15, 2025, at age 78, lives forever on — not only onscreen, but also on vinyl. In an updated historical interview with AP editor Mike Mettler, Lynch discusses the first singles he ever bought, the differences between “objective” and “subjective” science when it comes to album sequencing, and the specific way his hard-of-hearing Twin Peaks character Gordon Cole would want to listen to music. . .

Legacy British company Cambridge Audio fully embraces vinyl playback with their latest offering, the Alva TT V2 turntable. Read Ken Micallef’s review to see how the Alva TT V2 table tracks in terms of how it handles detailed resolution, dramatic impact, and performance nuances alike. . .

For many of the interesting, innovative, and forward-thinking, progressive-leaning recordings of the past half-century-plus that we live for and love on vinyl, Tony Levin has been both their heartbeat and anchor. Whether it’s with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Paula Cole, ABWH, Stick Men, or scores of other artists’ albums that number well into the 500s, Levin’s signature bass tones immediately let you know, “Now, this is going to be a rewarding listening experience.” In a recent Zoom interview with AP editor Mike Mettler, Levin discusses the ongoing wonderment that comes with flipping over LP sides, what his first vinyl recording session was in the 1950s, and the “complicated” decision behind when to sing, or when not to sing. . .