CD types & sonic quality (UHQCD, SHMCD, BSCD2, Crystal Disc, MQA-CD etc.) @anadialog

ANA[DIA]LOG The Compact Disc celebrates 40 years and is still present in our lives and actually is selling quite good for being a physical media. New audiophile types have arrived in the last years introducing new materials and manufacturing processes. Do these special characteristics really increase sonic quality or is it just marketing?

LINKS:
Test audio files: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZtafk0ZlzWEpDeCy6LOFawhEwSo15HwtnJy
XRCD video: youtu.be/iiUeBgMAfmM?si=fAItZPkN4reHnh5w
AQCD video: youtu.be/krp0KfJrsqw?si=MSaSLG2kHRzasd4c
HDCD video: youtu.be/5jxZ2Q6Levo?si=TaHdbhdZxRdBUY6K

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - SHMCD specs
5:05 - SHMCD test intro
7:53 - SHMCD Track 1
9:10 - SHMCD Track 2
10:29 - SHMCD test results
11:07 - SHMCD Platinum specs
11:54 - SHMCD Platinum test intro
12:30 - SHMCD Platinum Track 1
13:29 - SHMCD Platinum Track 2
14:28 - SHMCD Platinum test results
14:54 - BSCD2 specs
17:11 - BSCD2 test intro
18:30 - BSCD2 Track 1
19:22 - BSCD2 Track 2
20:14 - BSCD2 test results
20:57 - UHQCD specs
23:55 - UHQCD test intro
26:36 - UHQCD Track 1
27:36 - UHQCD Track 2
28:35 - UHQCD test results
29:50 - Crystal Disc specs
31:12 - MQA-CD specs
33:05 - Other types
34:18 - Final considerations

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CD types & sonic quality (UHQCD, SHMCD, BSCD2, Crystal Disc, MQA-CD etc.)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-12-28 | The Compact Disc celebrates 40 years and is still present in our lives and actually is selling quite good for being a physical media. New audiophile types have arrived in the last years introducing new materials and manufacturing processes. Do these special characteristics really increase sonic quality or is it just marketing?

LINKS:
Test audio files: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZtafk0ZlzWEpDeCy6LOFawhEwSo15HwtnJy
XRCD video: youtu.be/iiUeBgMAfmM?si=fAItZPkN4reHnh5w
AQCD video: youtu.be/krp0KfJrsqw?si=MSaSLG2kHRzasd4c
HDCD video: youtu.be/5jxZ2Q6Levo?si=TaHdbhdZxRdBUY6K

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - SHMCD specs
5:05 - SHMCD test intro
7:53 - SHMCD Track 1
9:10 - SHMCD Track 2
10:29 - SHMCD test results
11:07 - SHMCD Platinum specs
11:54 - SHMCD Platinum test intro
12:30 - SHMCD Platinum Track 1
13:29 - SHMCD Platinum Track 2
14:28 - SHMCD Platinum test results
14:54 - BSCD2 specs
17:11 - BSCD2 test intro
18:30 - BSCD2 Track 1
19:22 - BSCD2 Track 2
20:14 - BSCD2 test results
20:57 - UHQCD specs
23:55 - UHQCD test intro
26:36 - UHQCD Track 1
27:36 - UHQCD Track 2
28:35 - UHQCD test results
29:50 - Crystal Disc specs
31:12 - MQA-CD specs
33:05 - Other types
34:18 - Final considerations

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Hi-Fi Show: From Goldfinger to Revox!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-05-10 | Here is our 4th juicy episode with my genuine reaction to YOUR hi-fi systems. Enjoy!

If you are interested in sending your video follow these instructions:
- 4k (better) or full HD (1080p) resolution
- Horizontal layout (16:9)
- Max 4 or 5 minutes
- Say name (if you want) and country, then describe your system while filming and don't forget the story (why you choose that specific component and some of the relevant specs. No sweat, make it friendly!)
- Send videos here: anadialog.wetransfer.com
- Here are the tracks to use for a short demo of your system (if you want, not mandatory): https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZOj6Q0Zf82W91pIKwmynClvwttTp489HKiV

LINKS:
AUX: Expand your amplifier inputs!: youtu.be/kzqiSQJbiQQ?si=s8ShvPgSIUkFalzr

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The AAA (100% analog) vinyl handbook

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-05-03 | Audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts sometimes forget or give for granted what is a true AAA record, how it is made, what to look out for and where to find the best. This video tries to fill that gap!

LINKS:
Second golden age of analog: youtu.be/5eWsj9WFPYs?si=dqjL31q7kFjOz_yK
New AAA series: youtu.be/Bp0_Sz9Fa0g?si=n-dwoQxyRin3eFa1
Digital delay: youtu.be/TOuQDMy__Qk?si=etjKzS2sHB-bcMCx
Speakers corner: youtu.be/A405QH55cNk?si=obw0Tqle-1pTs-xT
Record scalpers: youtu.be/PxUn5G2jyUI?si=OJvQmz0FVacY4jed
Mofi-Gate: youtu.be/-__T6g7CGbo?si=tdnH7Hr3Vj89QPZ_

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Hi-Fi Show: From extreme high-end opulence to vintage rigor!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-04-26 | Third episode dedicated to your hi-fi systems and my genuine reaction to them. This episodes has some special jewels. Don't miss it!

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QUAD ESL-57 speakers: why they are still a reference

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-04-19 | For most people vintage hi-fi gear is old dusty stuff, surpassed by contemporary products. This may be true in several cases but there are a number of magical components that not only marked for ever the hi-fi history but that still today are able to achieve sonics as nobody else does. Meet (again) the QUAD ESL-57 electrostatic speakers. For many, still an absolute reference!

LINKS:
McIntosh MC30 amps: youtu.be/i2AM0WXKH_o?si=l7uT9qzk1m64owl_
QUAD Germany website: https://www.quad-musik.de/index.php/en/
Mel Audio: https://www.melaudio.it/index.php?lang=eng&page=home

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Some history
4:10 - The build
6:08 - Specs & use
9:33 - Mods
12:00 - Problems
13:38 - Solutions: QUAD today
15:28 - My ESL-57 story: purchase & refurbish
23:27 - Sound test
25:42 - Sonic impressions
33:56 - Positioning
34:58 - Reference?
36:17 - Outro

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Hi-Fi Show: From pyramids to McIntosh city!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-04-12 | Second episode dedicated to your hifi-gear presented by you with my genuine reaction and comments!

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- Send videos here: anadialog.wetransfer.com
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Digital Vinyl: Whats the point?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-04-05 | Contemporary vinyl releases are almost all sourced from digital files, so why should we care about vinyl, might as well just listen to digital music, right? Wrong! Discover why in this episode.

Links:
Why today’s music is depressing?: youtu.be/sciD9c1Y8Xk?si=9mjJSZJiOkrNu8__
Fonoprint mastering studios: youtu.be/QG9lbSnQpAo?si=8TqdiZlQxATvsya_
Analog distortion can be hi-fi?: youtu.be/aTYc7vZuM-c?si=yJb5EF76VmDUBFIq
High-res digital music on cassettes: youtu.be/A1skO6rDgtA?si=EhY84T6ZkfzIlfic
How to critically listen to music: youtu.be/_CR02Ol050c?si=cgLzfNc0MznXqpCp

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Hi-Fi Show 2.0: First reaction episode!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-03-29 | With this episode we start a new series dedicated to my reaction to the videos submitted by the viewers of the channel containing their favorite gear and hi-fi systems. Let's start!

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Best speaker isolator: AUVA vs GAIA (with test)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-03-16 | The isolation of speakers from self-induced and external vibrations are mandatory for a quality playback of our music. In this episode we compare and test "feet" isolators, the famous Isoacoustics Gaia's against the recent wonder by Stack Audio, the AUVA isolators. Who will win?

LINKS:
AUVA (Stack Audio): stackaudio.co.uk/it/shop-auva-isolators
GAIA (Isoacoustics): isoacoustics.com/home-audio-isolation-products/gaia-series
GAIA review video: youtu.be/eKCWRCE9Vns?si=ClqIqaibcNoQN6dR

Gear used in the video:
Source: Kuzma Stabi R with 4point 9 Kuzma tonearm with Pure Fidelity Stratos MC cart
MC step-up: Auditorium 23 Hommage T2
Phono preamp: Audia Flight Phono FL (MM input)
Line preamp: Mastersound Spettro
Amplifier: (NEW! Review soon on the channel)
Speakers: Altec 19 with custom quality crossovers
Cables: Neotech OCC silver connections throughout

Music used in the video:
Vanessa Fernandez - "Use me" - 45RPM LP (Groovenote)
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio - "A shade of blue" - 33RPM LP (Evosound)

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Stack Audio
2:35 - Speaker Isolation
3:47 - What is AUVA?
5:02 - AUVA Models
7:12 - AUVA 100: Looks & features
9:41 - Installation
12:24 - AUVA 100 vs GAIA I test
13:21 - GAIA I (Test 1)
13:57 - AUVA 100 (Test 1)
14:35 - GAIA I (Test 2)
15:13 - AUVA 100 (Test 2)
15:51 - Sonic analysis
19:24 - Outro

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Hi-Fi Show 2.0: Call for YOUR Hi-Fi system videos!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-03-10 | Welcome to the NEW Hi-Fi Show! All viewers are invited to submit a video where they must briefly present their hi-fi system, which will be featured in a reaction video on the Ana[dia]log channel. Send your video now by following the link below!

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- 4k (better) or full HD (1080p) resolution
- Horizontal layout (16:9)
- Max 3 or 4 minutes
- Say your name if you want to and don't forget the story (why you choose that specific component and some of the relevant specs. No sweat, make it friendly!)
- Send videos here: anadialog.wetransfer.com

Prior Show:
Part 1: youtu.be/0F0TQe5KKsg?si=OaKOCwKNueZEcmKy
Part 2: youtu.be/Ug_5_WckF94?si=5CGqJKB1uE6FZnJw

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MFSL Ultradisc 24k Gold CD: Are they really worth it?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-03-01 | The recent growing interest in CDs is leading audiophiles to purchase special editions that promise to go beyond the quality of a standard Compact Disc. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) started to release high-quality editions called Ultradisc, then Ultradisc II, covered with a film of 24k gold, since the inception of this popular format back in the 80's. The prices for these premium editions are growing year by year BUT are the sonics of the Ultradiscs really worth it? In this video we will try to reach a conclusion by means of several comparisons against "normal" CDs of the same album.

Test tracks: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZAqOJ0ZQV6KwhgRItVICj54FFCyD4eyBO6V

LINKS:
CD types video: youtu.be/tjEj6pYjZj0?si=msZChJMW9WeQf1uO
Mo-Fi Gate video: youtu.be/-__T6g7CGbo?si=_7TG7zt4Pai5-5e3
Dark Side of the Moon analog vs digital versions video: youtu.be/almdxI76DOw?si=GKkQEF6pm0jZTyKC
Compact Disc properly mastered: youtu.be/fYOR23B6O3k?si=cwEAa4DRNIcOTIum

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Main characteristics
6:31 - Ultradisc vs Ultradisc II
9:47 - Ultradisc test - Track 1 (DSOTM)
10:46 - Ultradisc test - Track 2 (DSOTM)
11:46 - Ultradisc test analysis (DSOTM)
14:02 - The Wall test intro
16:24 - The Wall - Track 1
17:18 - The Wall - Track 2
18:11 - The Wall test analysis
19:49 - Blue Train test intro
20:27 - Blue Train - Track 1
21:20 - Blue Train - Track 2
22:14 - Blue Train test analysis
24:17 - Nevermind test intro
25:01 - Nevermind - Track 1
25:55 - Nevermind - Track 2
26:49 - Nevermind test analysis
28:54 - Other albums
32:30 - Crime of the Century test intro
33:36 - Crime of the Century - Track 1
34:37 - Crime of the Century - Track 2
35:39 - Crime of the Century - Track 3
36:41 - Crime of the Century test analysis
40:05 - Final considerations

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Aune S17 Pro headphone amp: Huge Class A driving power!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-02-23 | Trying to find enough power to drive planar headphones or high impedance cans? Aune has the solution!

LINKS:
HiFigo Aune S17 pro website: aune-store.com/en/aune-s17-pro_110409_1235
T+A D200 DAC review: youtu.be/VKqMzj75FwU?si=5pxwVn6Ey8kfgygD
Burn-in video: youtu.be/Tip6lGhEr6s?si=FROHwbUo7u71slx2

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Unboxing
2:58 - Physical features
4:34 - Main functions
7:04 - Specs & features
11:34 - Testing tools & comparisons
14:04 - The sonics: pros, cons & tips
19:34 - Disclaimer & outro

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5 Amps that didnt reach the channel (terrible to wonderful)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-02-17 | There are 5/6 amps that I loved and hated that never reached the channel with a dedicated video for various reasons. In this episode we briefly explore these, there main characteristics and the story behind them.

Errata Corrige: The Nefesh Ii amplifier has a retail price of €9000 (and NOT€20k)

LINKS:
Mastersound Spettro video: youtu.be/a7EWW4nW5nM?si=P_H8tpeR9degPj0H
McIntosh MC30 video: youtu.be/i2AM0WXKH_o?si=F2suDYupPyiycrzI
Accuphase A-48 video: youtu.be/qKwWHUotioo?si=RF-Z1rnvHzhyPLvO

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Fiio CP13: Best new portable cassette player?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-02-09 | New portable cassette players are getting very popular but the quality is always scarce. Is the CP13 device presented by Fiio going to set a new bar for tape playback?

CP13 website: https://fiio-shop.de/EN/FiiO-CP13/HL02296.SkyBlueSilver
We Are Rewind review: youtu.be/9xWKv0aEeeM?si=7kpt8Bz9bd9j7T_0

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Unboxing
11:33 - Specs & characteristics
16:33 - Wow & Flutter
17:52 - Playback test & comparison
20:04 - Pros & Cons
25:26 - Outro

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Grado 78c cartridge: Top 78RPM playback...cheap!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-02-02 | Wondering how to get into 78rpm records with a top notch cartridge without spending too much? We have the answer!

78RPM playback guide video: youtu.be/_aybfww2nIg

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High-Fidelity equals €xpen$ive?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-01-19 | Being an audiophile is in several cases associated to being wealthy. Do you really need loads of money to achieve high-fidelity? Let's discover what is behind this statement and how to achieve high quality without the premium price tag.

LINKS:
The importance of sound: youtu.be/adz9kbWGGpg?si=uopSqBhPc8qEKWXd
Nearfield Listening: youtu.be/CZMx2N_75Nc?si=QUOY6HPozXKP_NeH
Best sounding LPs: My Hi-Fi test records: youtu.be/RgvhLD98EVk?si=TEprxlA4g3TqUFPh

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Three Blind Mice records: The verge of Japanese jazz (& how to get them for cheap)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-01-14 | In the aftermath of the golden age of American Jazz, Japan arguably produced the most interesting and refined evolution of this noble art. Several labels recorded high quality sessions, from both an artistic and technical point of view. Three Blind Mice (TBM) is probably the label that collects most of these jewels!

LINKS:
Audio Lab record: youtu.be/XuZrVsAo6b0?si=xS49iW6gVeMW5_a2
Wikipedia TBM record list: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Blind_Mice_(record_label)
An Audiophile in Japan: youtu.be/1PwEYhDWjB8?si=DRq56FJhyZivvh7C
XRCDs: youtu.be/iiUeBgMAfmM?si=jjffjeSWv1yU_e1w
CD types: youtu.be/tjEj6pYjZj0?si=GTsWTOJT-vuuoedd

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New quality & cheap crossovers for Altec 19 speakers!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2024-01-05 | First attempt to change (and hopefully increase) the sound quality of my Altec 19s!

LINKS:
Super Tweeter video: youtu.be/lGeh-PLySGE?si=h71s_m9Bow7iDWeB
Altec 19 video: youtu.be/Oe641YRwiCY?si=80pRk2kzSryCPBMw
OCC copper Neotech wiring: wp.neotechcable.com/up-occ-hook-up-wire
Where to buy it (EU): https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/mono-conductor/neotech-stdct-16-hook-up-wiring-multi-strands-up-occ-ptfe-13mm-p-13359.html
OCC Silver speaker wire video: youtu.be/rHhWuRdGDZI?si=8kH5D7Llo0czBTBQ

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Modern mastering & re-mastering are saving music: The audiophile contribution

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-12-22 | In a prior video I discussed the issues and possible solutions related to the negative aspects of the mainstream mastering and re-mastering process. Those who do things correctly felt forgotten, hence this video to highlight the positive aspects of these processes and the contribution of the audiophile sector.

LINKS:
Modern Mastering & Remastering are killing music: issues & solutions: youtu.be/YnSR1yZuIZ4
Why we are living a new Golden Age of Analog: youtu.be/5eWsj9WFPYs
New High-Fidelity LP series: worth the premium price?: youtu.be/Bp0_Sz9Fa0g

ARTICLE:
Magnetic tape heritage article (Bressan et al. 2019): mdpi.com/2571-9408/2/2/97

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New High-Fidelity vinyl series: worth the premium price?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-12-09 | After the virtuous example of Blue Note, several record labels are finally starting to release special audiophile, high-fidelity LP reissue series of their titles. A positive trend explored in this video trough 6 new vinyl series!

LINKS:
Tone Poet series: youtu.be/Df_vXPvD6-g?si=ltVb-wXKBMgDTFhn

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
01:05 - Rhino High-Fidelity
04:58 - Craft Recordings Small batch
07:28 - Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics
09:30 - Deutsche Grammophon The Original Source
12:42 - Esoteric Masterpiece Collection
15:59 - Third Man Records 313 Series
18:31 - UHQLP
20:36 - Conclusion

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White Stripes Elephant Ultra Tape vs CD vs LP

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-12-02 | White Elephant reached it's 20th anniversary this year and Analogue Productions released a master tape copy in its Ultra Tape series. We are going to compare it with the original CD and newly 100% analog mastered LP. Is the tape going to win hands down? Lets see...and listen!

LINKS:
TAPE-LP-CD comparison tracks 24bits/96kHz: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZMOxy0ZNKP8Cuck3a78xsr755W28h817oKX
Tape playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=5W2YLIcOpQs&list=PLDKsdsTBptr477KwjoZyMlCc8Yvjplijw&pp=iAQB
Norah Jones Tape: youtu.be/ttsL1fPJnSw?si=QEKuacdf2UIjSsqa
Room Tour 3.0: youtu.be/YyOLKomyC78?si=w2jwqV3_RHfTxdzB
CD best media in the world: youtu.be/fYOR23B6O3k?si=iklr6rOAB6xwXYDG

Acoustic Sounds Elephant Ultra Tape: store.acousticsounds.com/d/180395/The_White_Stripes-Elephant-14_Inch_-_15_IPS_Tape

INDEX:
0:00 - Introduction
02:01 - Unboxing
05:28 - Comparison intro 1
06:51 - CD version
8:20 - Comparison intro 2
10:37 - LP version
12:07 - Tape version
13:42 - Analysis
17:17 - Sonics opinion

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Hi-Fi System Room Tour 3.0

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-11-17 | Finally a new tour of my hi-fi system and gear. Make sure to check the links below for the specific video of each component as well as the two prior tours. Let's go!

Links to the single videos for (almost) each component:

GoldenEar Triton Reference speakers: youtu.be/hvMpff9Y6bI
Telefunken M15 recorder: youtu.be/QJp5KCfXB9k
Philips N4520 recorder (video is on 4 track tapes): youtu.be/EnUhGjc_Er8
McIntosh MC30 power amps: youtu.be/i2AM0WXKH_o
Isolation platforms (including the ZaZen II and Kuzma Platis): youtu.be/v3r5ubI3Tgo
Altec 19 speakers: youtu.be/Oe641YRwiCY
Kuzma Stabi-R turntable & 4point 9 tonearm: youtu.be/XmCZPFh880s
EMT 938 turntable: youtu.be/IHLdbVYWWmA
Video on input switches (including the Mapletree model): youtu.be/kzqiSQJbiQQ
Marshall boombox/bluetooth speaker: youtu.be/RK2oAl5RxwM
Mastersound Spettro preamplifier: youtu.be/a7EWW4nW5nM
Technics RS-B100 cassette deck: youtu.be/dFyFnKF33vo
Audia Flight phono preamp: youtu.be/JwaQCANdZ0c
Studer A810 recorder (video on 2 track recorders): youtu.be/Yly9Ubzs5iY
Ayon CD 35 II player: youtu.be/ppggMtL_k9Y
T+A D200 DAC: youtu.be/VKqMzj75FwU
Audio Creative PhonoDude phono preamp: youtu.be/loTNAbsm4L0
Dual C844 cassette deck: youtu.be/r5zQ8SYbxFQ

Room Tour 1.0: youtu.be/6DgkIdWFT1U?si=rtIUnH1fsy0ZVpvY
Room Tour 2.0: youtu.be/BnGE5RkbBBw?si=k_RXrhH_9wOnxDPv

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The Musical Genius of Renato Carosone

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-11-10 | Very few Italian artists had a major impact on the international scene, especially during in the 50's. Renato Carosone created a special blend of swing, jazz and traditional music from Naples together with the amazing lyrics by Nisa topping the charts all around the world, which still today everybody sings and knows. Let's discover his story and his greatest tunes through some original 45's!

Renato Carosone CD recommendation:
(US): amzn.to/3ubvMC5
(IT): amzn.to/3SBfNHn
(UK): amzn.to/47tRQX0

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MIC TALK: ElectroVoice RE-20

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-10-28 | In this first episode of the series MIC TALK we focus on the venerable ElectroVoice RE-20, dynamic microphone. In particular it's story, sound, characteristics and use. Plug-in your jacks and let's rock!

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A.D. 1973 - The Best Rock Albums

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-10-22 | This is the third video dedicated to the best rock albums of the 70's, year by year in their 50th anniversary. The selected albums represent only a fraction of the rock explosion of this year. Most bands and artists reach their maturity delivering mind-blowing albums!

INDEX:
0:00 -Intro
2:53 - Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin)
7:40 - Countdown to Ecstasy (Steely Dan)
10:56 - Quadrophenia (The Who)
15:39 - Alladin Sane (David Bowie)
20:11 - Pronounced 'Leh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
24:30 - The Captain and Me (The Doobie Brothers)
28:17 - Selling England by the Pound (Genesis)
31:58 - Greetings from Asbury Park (Bruce Springsteen)
35:45 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)
40:09 - Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd)

LINKS:
A.D. 1970: youtu.be/Jig9TEbgeHA?si=JlUxZc4LVU2gTLrz
A.D. 1971: youtu.be/2C7OyKaXdOo?si=9AROhsihGHO2-fb9
A.D. 1972: youtu.be/puxDWRM-2So?si=XICBFYm7LV3gYMZR
Dark Side of the Moon video: youtu.be/almdxI76DOw?si=4mJsBsr5i5f4gUA8

Extra recommended titles:
Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup
ZZ Top - Tres Hombres
The Allman Brothers Band - Brothers and Sisters
Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery
Mike Oldfiled - Tubular Bells
Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get it on
Franco Battiato - Pollution
Frank Zappa - Over-nite Sensation
Bob Marley Wailers - Burnin’
Steve Wonder - Inner Visions
Area - Arbeit Macht Frei
Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure
Little Feet - Dixie Chicken
Dr. John - In the right place
Blue Oyster Cult - Tyranny and Mutation
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds of Fire
Wings - Band on the Run
John Lennon - Mind Games
The Eagles - Desperado
The Stooges - Raw Power

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Is this the perfect cable for high-efficiency speakers?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-10-13 | If you have high-sensitivity speakers, and perhaps using a low wattage amplifier, these could be among the best speaker cables out there for your system. Discover all the details in this video!

LINKS:
ALTEC 19 speakers: Massive vintage sound!: youtu.be/Oe641YRwiCY?si=TjWCe0m59wXkYoTv
GhentAudio (Chinese store selling the SOST-16 x foot): ghentaudio.com/products/neotech-sost-16
Audiophonics (French store selling SOST-16 x meter): https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/mono-conductor/neotech-sost-16-wiring-cable-up-occ-solid-pure-silver-ptfe-16awg-131mm-p-18069.html?search_query=sost%2016&fast_search=fs
Audiophonics (French store selling SOCT-16 x meter): https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/mono-conductor/neotech-soct-16-wiring-cable-copper-up-occ-ptfe-13mm-p-8944.html

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ALTEC 19 speakers: Massive vintage sound!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-10-08 | High quality efficient speaker come at a high price today...can a vintage solution be up to modern standards?

LINKS:
McIntosh MC30 vintage power amps: Life-changing high-fidelity!: youtu.be/i2AM0WXKH_o?si=PMG0XcZVOgXoTgSV
Great Plains Audio: greatplainsaudio.com
Marantz CD 94-MK2: a vintage masterpiece CD player!: youtu.be/ByClVQevxqo?si=Sbbzh1etdA7Szhrl
GoldenEar Triton Reference speakers: The pros & cons after 2 years of use: youtu.be/hvMpff9Y6bI?si=WRn1uB3dFGr_2x3P

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Injection Molding LPs: Green Vinyl Records UPDATE (with Harm Theunisse)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-09-23 | This is the completing chapter of a first video done on injection molding LP records since some information was wrong or incomplete. The founder and owner of Green Vinyl Records, Harm Theunisse, will helps us along the way!

First video on injection molding: youtu.be/PuGNGW0uE6A

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Modern Mastering & Remastering are killing music: issues & solutions

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-09-16 | Modern mastering and remastering processes degrade new releases and reissues at various levels and degrees. It is a huge problem that sometime we only burn down to the loudness war but there is much more. Discover with us all the details and join us to find other solutions!

LINKS:
Why today's music is DEPRESSING!: youtu.be/sciD9c1Y8Xk?si=xQJx72dB7fNu7QWy
Compact Disc: The Best Audio Medium in The World: youtu.be/fYOR23B6O3k?si=eKal_zUoZ3ZCMYV7
The Digital Disease: Why analog sounds better: youtu.be/sMFWlvbRYdA?si=RUdtcpfqTLFEDTKX
Recording, mixing & mastering tour at Fonoprint (Bologna, Italy): youtu.be/QG9lbSnQpAo?si=GgwjxK67n9magDbh

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Injection-molding green LP records: Vinyls farewell?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-09-02 | Injection-molding records, vs pressing records, isn't a new technology but the use of a new compound without vinyl (PVC) combined with this technology promises more accurate runs and less environmental impact. Discover all the details in this video!

LINKS:
Green Vinyl Records: greenvinylrecords.com
Blacklake records: https://blacklake.eu/records/polyLP.php
Daniel's LP: open.spotify.com/artist/3AJaMK3TlSpoOSKFGgJxzr
If you want an LP contact Daniel directly: dan@hisimaginaryfriends.nl

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A highly engaging tube phono preamp...at the right price!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-08-25 | Quality tube phono preamplifiers are a rarety today, unless you are ready to pay premium. Audio Creative has put together a vintage design with modern sonics. Are you ready to discover the PhonoDude?

LINKS:
Audia Flight FL Phono preamp...end game?: youtu.be/JwaQCANdZ0c?si=eEuH1EmYDUTsnb5f

Gold Note tour + PH-1000 phono preamp: Tuscan sonic bliss!: youtu.be/jZNe7x4ctPU?si=EwecDJE2WpF351dp

Audio Creative website: https://audio-creativeshop.nl/product/phonodude-phono-versterker/

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Best quality/price ratio high-end occ silver interconnects

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-08-18 | The Neotech NEMOI 1220 is a solid cornerstone in high-end audiophile quality interconnects, with an outstanding quality/price balance. Discover the main characteristics of these OCC silver, teflon insulated interconnects and where to use them in your system!

LINKS:
How to make a high quality and inexpensive audio interconnect RCA cable:
youtu.be/u3EPL6hI_H4
Audiophile Interconnect cables that won't break the bank:
youtu.be/K5tFrlCvn3o
How to enhance & preserve your cable sonics!:
youtu.be/nPRmEa2PB1U
OCC: Ohno Continuos Cast Copper & other audiophile conductors: youtu.be/YCgfQr84Yco

Neotech site:
Neotech: http://wp.neotechcable.com/nemoi

Where to get the NEMOI 1220:
US (bulk per foot -wrong image probably): soniccraft.com/product_info.php/neotech-nemoi-1220-p-5466
US (finished): couldn't find any! Let me know in the comments if you do!
EU (bulk & finished): https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/search?search_query=nemoi+1220
UK (bulk): hificollective.co.uk/catalog/neotech-rectangular-interconnect-cable-nemoi-1220.html

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UPDATES: Kind of blue, SKW cables, new cassette decks, Sony master tapes & Onzow

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-08-11 | Time to update you guys on some of the hot topics touched in prior videos. Enjoy!

Video links:
Kind of Blue & Blue Train Official master tape copies by Hemiolia: gold or rubbish?: youtu.be/5W2YLIcOpQs

Chinese OCC copper: fake or real? The SKW case: youtu.be/1iAytMuWeds

Final SKW cables analysis: NOT MADE with OCC copper!!: youtu.be/XVLR9EuCkgo

New HIGH-QUALITY cassette decks are about to be released?!: youtu.be/55htQvfVEy4

"We Are Rewind" cassette player & recorder: Any good?: youtu.be/9xWKv0aEeeM

Sony Legacy Master Tapes: BIG disappointment!: youtu.be/Cnf2Pu_eKWM

Tracks:
Kind of Blue HDTT rips (DSD256, PCM 24bit/352.8) for my rips check the description of the video of the first link above: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZY9ANVZpO3BfqMCBW4oIuRVYBIzrjDabWok

Index:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Kind of Blue Master Tapes
4:19 - SKW cables
7:28 - New Cassette Decks
9:55 - Sony Legacy Master Tapes
12:16 - Onzow Zerodust

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Gold Note tour + PH-1000 phono preamp: Tuscan sonic bliss!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-07-29 | Gold Note is churning several outstanding quality products all made in Italy. In this video we will take a tour of their factory and review the top of the line phono preamp PH-1000 together with the high-quality power supply unit for maximum performance, the PSU-1000. Enjoy!

Goldnote website: https://www.goldnote.it/phono-stages/ph-1000/

Audiaflight review: youtu.be/JwaQCANdZ0c

INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Factory tour
10:22 - Specs & price
13:35 - Looks & features
22:43 - Analysis

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Kind of Blue & Blue Train Official master tape copies by Hemiolia: gold or rubbish?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-07-07 | Hemiolia with Ermitage have recently released an official Master Tape copy of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and John Coltrane's Blue Train, two huge jazz milestones...but do the sonics really shine or is this just another low-quality marketing operation? Let's find out!

Links:
Hemiolia website: hemioliarecords.com/it
Interview with Kai Seemann (mastering issues and licensing costs): youtu.be/A405QH55cNk
My Master Tape copy collection: youtu.be/2jbjGgw98go
Digital disease (why analog sound better): youtu.be/sMFWlvbRYdA

Test files 96Khz/24bit download: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZy8WIVZ7XpswMFjhE7HulyEUcOgOXfKUsyV

Index:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - First info
1:41 - Tapes' story
5:23 - What's in the boxes
12:35 - The Hemiolia productions
19:02 - Kind of Blue test (Hemiolia)
22:11 - Kind of Blue test (Anadialog)
25:12 - Blue Train (Hemiolia)
27:29 - My analysis & conclusions

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Defining High-Fidelity: Are specs & measurements enough?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-06-23 | In order to achieve a true high-fidelity experience with our audio system we just need to look at specs and measurements? Or is there something else?

Links:
McIntosh MC30: youtu.be/i2AM0WXKH_o
EMT Turntable: youtu.be/IHLdbVYWWmA
Dual turntable: youtu.be/QrAU3Y6clXI
Carts and vintage system below $1000: youtu.be/ex4TnRS6npE
Nakamichi ZX-9: youtu.be/5xToGWDNzyo

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McIntosh MC30 vintage power amps: Life-changing high-fidelity!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-06-18 | We are used to look at vintage as something nostalgic, perhaps cheap or simply trendy but in most cases NOT cutting edge. The McIntosh MC30 completely demolishes this preconception. Discover why!

Errata Corrige: I made a mistake. In the video I defined the resistors as bumblebee while instead they are Allen-bradley. Sorry about that!

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The Tape Dialog: Tape types (I-II-III-IV) & formulations

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-06-11 | In this second episode of the Tape Dialog Podcast, together with Karim Qqru we explore the main tape types, the subcategories, the formulations, the issues, the characteristics, the story behind them and an overview of a few vintage cassettes. Don't miss it!

Errata Corrige: In the video I claimed that only Sony, BASF, Scotch and Agfa made Type III cassettes but there are several other brands. Also I forgot to mention, as some of you correctly pointed out, that the dark color of the Type III tape is only on the outside (chrome) while the inside (ferric) is light brown. That is because of the employment of the two types of formulations in one.

Prior episodes:
Ep. 1: youtu.be/3lhYAYu6HDc

Reference links:
New Type II cassettes: youtu.be/WJDNA9iwUi4
Dual C-844 (double speed deck): youtu.be/r5zQ8SYbxFQ

Index:
0:00 - Brief magnetic recording history & tape
3:49 - Type 0
5:16 - Type I
10:49 - Type II
22:16 - Type III
27:36 - Type IV
39:18 - Metal Evaporated tape
40:33 - Toxic waste & health issues
41:35 - Reel-to-reel formulations

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Final SKW cables analysis: NOT MADE with OCC copper!!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-06-03 | In an earlier video on the Chinese SKW cables case (link below) we have discovered that they are made of very high purity copper (6N)...one question remained unanswered: are the cables MONOCRYSTAL copper? Only cables with a single grain are truly obtained with the Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) method. With the aid of Prof. Adrian Gerlich of Waterloo University (Canada) we finally answered this question.

Links:
Chinese OCC copper: fake or real?: youtu.be/1iAytMuWeds
OCC: Ohno Continuous Cast copper & other audiophile conductors: youtu.be/YCgfQr84Yco
Extreme high-fidelity OCC speaker cables at a fair (high) price by Neotech: youtu.be/C5zbaZ3_GGs

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An Audiophile in Copenhagen

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-05-28 | When traveling around the world for various reasons, in several cases I also travel as an audiophile visiting record shops, live shows, hifi-stores and anything involves quality music. Follow my journey in Copenhagen!

The Tape Dialog Ep. 1: youtu.be/3lhYAYu6HDc

The other audiophile tours:
An audiophile in Japan: youtu.be/1PwEYhDWjB8
An audiophile in Budapest: youtu.be/V8cYGzfh5V8

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MoFi-Gate: Settled to pay $25 million sanction...if you take action!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-05-17 | The audiophile analog world was under shock when we learned that most recent AAA vinyl releases by Mobile Fidelity were sourced from DSD and not from the original analog master tapes as claimed.
An Class Action was filed against MoFi and Music Direct and finally the settlement reached approval from a federal court in the US establishing a compensation of over $25 million dollars to over 40,000 customers...are things really this way? Not really! It all depends from you. Discover all the details in this video!

Links:
- MoFi Gate (summary): youtu.be/-__T6g7CGbo
- MoFi Gate (news): youtu.be/_dO0M-TMtU4
- Class Action & settlement: classaction.org/media/stiles-v-mobile-fidelity-sound-lab-inc-memo-in-support-settlement.pdf
- List of applicable records (for refund, using DSD as source): classaction.org/media/tuttle-et-al-v-audiophile-music-direct-inc-et-al-applicable-records.pdf

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Norah Jones official Master Tape copy (AP Ultra Tape)...worth it?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-05-14 | Discover the ultimate edition of "Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones, an official master tape copy by Acoustic Sounds...but is it also the Ultimate Tape?

Acoustic Sounds Ultra Tape (not affiliated): store.acousticsounds.com/d/153938/Norah_Jones-Come_Away_With_Me-14_Inch_-_15_IPS_Tape

Links:
Ultra Tape 96Khz/24bit samples: bit.ly/3MnTemd
Tape Dialog Ep.1: youtu.be/3lhYAYu6HDc
Sony Legacy Master Tape test: youtu.be/Cnf2Pu_eKWM
Jazz at the Pawnshop tape test: youtu.be/jLVJJdlJ7y8

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Mark Levinson N. 5909: bluetooth & wired headphones delight!

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-05-05 | I always avoided wireless headphones but in the end, convenience won over quality...but is that true? Let's take a look at this high-quality pair of cans and discover if they are also high-fidelity!

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THE TAPE DIALOG: Podcast intro - Why tape in the 21st century?

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-04-28 | TRACK 1: In this first episode of The Tape Dialog podcast we introduce our co-host Karim Qqru, a brief outline of the project and discuss our fist topic...why tape today?
Stay tuned for the next episodes.

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Why todays music is DEPRESSING! (no nostalgic BS, its decadence)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-04-21 | Contemporary music, in particular mainstream pop and rock music, seem to have greatly reduce their artistic and sonic qualities if we confront the charts of the past century. Let's try to understand and discover what are the main issues and pitfalls that are producing this degeneration!

Links:
How to critically listen to music: philosophy & methodology of a listening session: youtu.be/_CR02Ol050c
The Beatles Revolver CD: 1987 AAD Mix vs 2022 ADD Mix: youtu.be/HGuhvzDaUnA
Recording, mixing & mastering tour at Fonoprint (Bologna, Italy): youtu.be/QG9lbSnQpAo
The Digital Disease: Why analog sounds better: youtu.be/sMFWlvbRYdA
MRC analysis: musicbusinessworldwide.com/over-82-of-the-us-music-market-is-now-claimed-by-catalog-records-rather-than-new-releases2
Luminate analysis: insideradio.com/free/music-consumption-rose-9-in-2022-as-catalog-s-share-jumped-to-72/article_db2d79f6-9313-11ed-81fd-3bb8f927e39b.html

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ITS REAL! Cassette player, speaker & bluetooth tape

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-04-14 | The Korean brand Ninm Lab has created a very special cassette player: "IT'S REAL". It includes a built-in stereo speaker, an audio output paired with a very distinctive Bluetooth cassette tape...wanna know more? Follow us!

Reference links:
Tape & Cassettes Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKsdsTBptr477KwjoZyMlCc8Yvjplijw
The MixxTape on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/mixxtape/mixxtape-nostalgia-in-high-resolution?ref=discovery&term=cassette%20player
6 Awesome new albums released on Cassette video: youtu.be/HZUR5QUROGs
Ninm lab website: ninmlab.com/product-page/it-s-real-bluetooth-speaker-cassette-player-combo

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High-Fidelity in Milan! (JBL vs Klipsch vs Dali vs Wilson etc.)

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-04-07 | A selection of the most interesting and the best three sounding systems at the Milano High-Fidality show. Put your headphones on and lets start!

Show's website with further details: https://www.milano-roma-hi-fidelity-audio-show.it/Milano_2023_Ditte_Marchi.html

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GoldenEar Triton Reference speakers: The pros & cons after 2 years of use

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-03-31 | The GoldenEar Triton Reference are my current speakers and when I purchased them my audiophile journey just took-of! Now after more than 2 years of intensive use I am finally ready to share with you all the positive and negative aspects I have detected.

Reference links:
Video on my first impression on the speakers: youtu.be/slu_GgE67BM
GoldenEar website: goldenear.com/products/triton-series
Sound beyond 20khz: The key to true high-fidelity?: youtu.be/Btn572ZIC8k
Best speaker upgrade: Gaia Isoacoustics isolators: youtu.be/eKCWRCE9Vns

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Chinese OCC copper: fake or real? The SKW case

ANA[DIA]LOG 2023-03-24 | OCC copper was developed by porf. Ohno in Japan and is considered one of the best conductors for Hi-Fi cables. Is the Chinese version really OCC copper or only a fake? We will observe the case of teh SKW cables that I recommended some time ago in a video.

ATTENTION: after further analysis with Waterloo University we have discovered that SKW cables are not made with OCC copper. All the details here: youtu.be/XVLR9EuCkgo

Reference links:
My video on the SKW speaker cables: youtu.be/2rjOdEuFe88
My video on OCC copper in general: youtu.be/YCgfQr84Yco
SKW Tech support contact for a report: support@SKW-tech.com
Download the SKW documents: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZCsQxVZvHyo2qx6W7B6gfJ3XYfDbSHAtpNX

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