Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Evosound has launched a new One-Step vinyl reissue series titled Chesky Original Masters, revisiting key titles from the Chesky Records catalog.

In this video I give a brief overview of Chesky’s audiophile origins before discussing the first four releases in the series:

• Ana Caram – Rio After Dark
• Chuck Mangione – The Feeling’s Back
• Rosa Passos & Ron Carter – Entre Amigos
• David Johansen & the Harry Smiths

This is a discussion of the series, its context, and what these releases represent for collectors and audiophiles.

Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
-The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.

00:00 Introduction
01:01 Some History
03:24 Ana Caram Rio After Dark
07:55 Chuck Mangione The Feeling's Back
09:40 David Johansen and the Harry Smiths
11:03 Rosa Passos & Ron Carter Entre Amigos
12:43 Conclusion

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