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The Vinyl Anachronist

The High-End Audio Dealer and You | The Vinyl Anachronist

October 29, 2021 Marc Phillips 7

Just a few days ago we received an email from a grateful reader that brought up an important subject: the high-end audio dealer. I’ve seen these emails dozens of times before, where the reader tells […]

Analog

Fluance RT85 Reference Turntable | REVIEW

June 19, 2020 Marc Phillips 6

The Fluance RT85 Reference turntable retails for $500. That’s very important to me from a historical standpoint, so allow me to elaborate. I came up with the $500 Rule for turntables back in 1998, during […]

Analog

Hana ML Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

May 31, 2020 Marc Phillips 3

My first experience with Hana cartridges of Japan came at the 2016 Newport Show when I had organized my Down Under Audio exhibit rooms for Colleen Cardas Imports. My idea was this—after visiting Australia in […]

Music

Rasmus Kjaer, Turist | The Vinyl Anachronist

January 9, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Rasmus Kjaer, Turist | The Vinyl Anachronist

This new LP from Rasmus Kjaer, Turist, has prompted this singular response from me: at least someone has finally figured out that I love electronica, but I never have much of a chance to review […]

CAF 2019

Marc’s Capital Audiofest Wrap-Up | CAF 2019

November 24, 2019 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Marc’s Capital Audiofest Wrap-Up | CAF 2019

Much of my Capital Audiofest wrap-up has already been telegraphed. I talked about my favorite rooms in The Occasional Podcast, and I’ve hinted as much in these show reports. You’ve probably already guessed that this […]

THE Show 2019

A Reunion with Gene Rubin | T.H.E. Show 2019

June 23, 2019 Marc Phillips Comments Off on A Reunion with Gene Rubin | T.H.E. Show 2019

If you’ve been reading my stuff for a while, especially the original Vinyl Anachronist column for Perfect Sound Forever, you probably know of my fondness for Gene Rubin of Gene Rubin Audio in Ventura, California. […]

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