Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I take a close look at the brand-new IMPEX Records release of John McLaughlin’s Music for Abandoned Heights.
It’s a real treat to experience new music from an artist of McLaughlin’s stature—fresh compositions, a superb ensemble, and sound quality that stands with the best modern audiophile pressings.

The vinyl was mastered and cut by Chris Bellman, and IMPEX has given the album a beautifully produced high-gloss gatefold jacket with premium finishes and a full booklet.

If you’re a John McLaughlin fan, an IMPEX collector, or just someone excited by new, well-recorded music, this is a release worth hearing.

Must see if John McLaughlin unboxing his record! It’s very special.

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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.

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00:00 Introduction
01:12 Support
01:25 Some Thoughts About New Music
03:14 The Facebook Post That Moved Me
04:32 A Bit About The Inspiration
05:46 The Musicians
06:38 Thoughts On The Music
08:30 The Jacket Design
10:23 Recording And Mastering
11:17 More On The Presentation
12:10 The Credits
13:15 The Booklet
14:00 Conclusion

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