Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1975 album—the first with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks—has just been reissued by Rhino High Fidelity in an all-analog cut by Kevin Gray, sourced directly from the original master tape. In this video I compare the new Rhino pressing with an original U.S. Kendun-cut copy, complete with the famous Pogo inscription in the deadwax.
These two pressings couldn’t sound more different—night and day in presentation. I share detailed listening impressions and explain why I took my time, spending a full week going back and forth, instead of rushing out a verdict after a single listen. Patience really paid off here, and I’ll walk you through what I discovered.
If you’ve been considering the Rhino High Fidelity reissue or are curious how it stacks up against a classic Kendun original, this comparison will give you a clear idea of the strengths and trade-offs of each.
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable
-Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-Phasemation EA 350 Phono Preamplifier
-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.
#FleetwoodMac #VinylComparison #RhinoHighFidelity #KevinGray #VinylCommunity #AAA #VinylShootout #AudiophileVinyl #VinylReview #FleetwoodMac1975
00:00 Introduction
01:22 First Impression: Rhino
02:54 First Impression: Kendun
03:32 Some Examples
06:19 Some Thoughts On Approach
07:05 Further Listening In Isolation
08:17 Conclusion
Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1975 album—the first with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks—has just been reissued by Rhino High Fidelity in an all-analog cut by Kevin Gray, sourced directly from the original master tape. In this video I compare the new Rhino pressing with an original U.S. Kendun-cut copy, complete with the famous Pogo inscription in the deadwax.
These two pressings couldn’t sound more different—night and day in presentation. I share detailed listening impressions and explain why I took my time, spending a full week going back and forth, instead of rushing out a verdict after a single listen. Patience really paid off here, and I’ll walk you through what I discovered.
If you’ve been considering the Rhino High Fidelity reissue or are curious how it stacks up against a classic Kendun original, this comparison will give you a clear idea of the strengths and trade-offs of each.
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable
-Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-Phasemation EA 350 Phono Preamplifier
-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.
#FleetwoodMac #VinylComparison #RhinoHighFidelity #KevinGray #VinylCommunity #AAA #VinylShootout #AudiophileVinyl #VinylReview #FleetwoodMac1975
00:00 Introduction
01:22 First Impression: Rhino
02:54 First Impression: Kendun
03:32 Some Examples
06:19 Some Thoughts On Approach
07:05 Further Listening In Isolation
08:17 Conclusion
