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MAY 2005 FEATURES:
Audio News: MAY 4; MAY 11; MAY 18; MAY 25; Feature of the Month!: 10 Vinyl Audiophile LP Reviews; 46 SACD, DVD-A & xrcd Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Classical beg., Pt. 2 Classical concl., & Pt. 3 – Jazz/Pop/Rock); 15 Jazz Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); DualDiscs continued – 7 Reviews; Components: Denon DVD-3910 Universal Disc Player; Denon AVR-3805 AV Surround Receiver; Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Hi-Def LCD Projector; 19 DVD Video Reviews (Pt. 1 – Music Videos, Pt. 2 – Features); 16 Classical Standard CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 9 Classical Reissue Reviews; Survey of the Audio & Video Print Press ; Archives; Audio News; Index to All Disc Reviews This Issue; Home Page
APRIL 2005 FEATURES:
Audio News: APR. 6; APR. 13; APR. 20; APR. 27; 3 Features of the Month!: SACD Dying…Or Not?; Extreme Prejudice? (Against DualDiscs); Classical Music Humor Links; 45 SACD and DVD-A Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Classical beg., Pt. 2 Classical concl., & Pt. 3 – Jazz/Pop/Rock); 19 Jazz Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); DualDisc Introduction and 12 Reviews; Components: Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Changer; Terk Small Antennas for HDTV; 24 DVD Video Reviews (Pt. 1 – Music Videos, Pt. 2 – Features, Pt. 3 – Features); 14 Classical Standard CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 18 Classical Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Summary of the Audio & Video Print Press ; Archives; Audio News; Index to All Disc Reviews This Issue; Home Page
MARCH 2005 FEATURES:
Audio News: MAR. 2; MAR. 9; MAR. 16; MAR. 23; MAR. 30; 45 SACD, DVD-A, DualDisc & Gold CD Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Jazz, Pt. 2 Classical, & Pt. 3 – Pop/Rock); 14 Jazz Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 23 Classical CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 33 DVD Video Reviews (Pt. 1 – Music Videos, Pt. 2 – Music & Features, Pt. 3 – Features); Components: InFocus ScreenPlay 5700 DLP Projector; Von Schweikert LCR-15 Speaker; Sennheiser Wireless RS 65 Headphone; 17 Classical Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 2 Features of the Month: 26 Soundtrack CDs Reviewed!; The System Is The Hero; Summary of the Audio & Video Print Press ; Archives; Audio News; Index to All Disc Reviews This Issue!; Home Page
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2005 FEATURES:
Audio News: JAN. 5; JAN. 12; JAN. 19; JAN. 26; FEB. 2; FEB. 9; FEB. 16; FEB. 23; Report on Consumer Electronics Show!; 41 SACD, DVD-A & xrcd Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Jazz, Pt. 2 & Pt. 3 – Classical & Pop)
Jazz Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2) 17 jazz & rock reviews!;22 Classical CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 29 DVD Video Reviews (Pt. 1 – All Music Videos, Pt. 2, Pt. 3); Components: Roan Audio Seven Speaker; Consonance M-500S Tube Monoblock Amp; radioSHARK Computer FM-AM & Timeshifter; 15 Classical Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Features of the Month: 2004 Best Discs of the Year List; Classical Hall of Fame Additions; Summary of the Audio & Video Print Press ; Archives; Audio News; Index to All Disc Reviews This Issue!; Home Page
DECEMBER 2004 FEATURES:
Audio News: DEC. 8; DEC. 15; DEC. 22; DEC. 29;
45 SACD & DVD-A Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Jazz/Pop, Pt. 2 & Pt. 3 – Classical & Samplers); 14 Jazz Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 18 Classical CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 24 DVD Video Reviews (Pt. 1 – All Music Videos, Pt. 2); Components: Von Schweikert VR-2 Speakers; McCormack UDP-1 Universal Disc Player; DVDO HD Video Scaler; 14 Classical Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Features of the Month: Christmas Disc Reviews; Christopher Nupen on DVDs for concert music documentaries; Siegfried Linkwitz on 3-channel SACD playback; Summary of the Audio & Video Print Press ; Archives; Index to All Disc Reviews This Issue!; Editorial on Media Servers; Home Page
NOVEMBER 2004 FEATURES:
Audio News: NOV. 3; NOV. 10; NOV. 17; NOV. 24;
42 SACD & DVD-A Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Jazz/Pop, Pt. 2 & Pt. 3 – Classical); 24 Classical CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 24 DVD Video Reviews (Pt. 1 – All Music Videos, Pt. 2); Component Reviews: Elements Power Harmony AC Treatment; HeadRoom Total BitHead USB headphone amp; 13 Classical Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Feature of the Month: Jared Sacks on DSD/SACD useage; Jazz CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Summary of the Audio & Video Print Press (updated 11/7); Archives; Index to All Disc Reviews this month; Home Page
OCTOBER 2004 FEATURES:
Audio News: SEP. 29; OCT. 6; OCT.13; OCT. 20; OCT. 27; 39 Hi-Res Reviews (Pt. 1 – Jazz, Pt. 2 – Classical I, Pt. 3 – Classical II); 33 Classical CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Component Reviews: Thoroughbass Magellan VIII SU Sub & TBI 200 SU Sub Amp; Focus Enhancements CenterStage-2 Video Scaler; Rotel RSX-1067 Surround Sound Receiver; 36 DVD-Video Reviews: (Pt. 1 – 14 Music Videos, Pt. 2 – Features; Pt. 3 – More Features); 15 Jazz CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 15 Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Feature of the Month: Sweet Soul Music; Archives; Survey of the Print AV Press; Index to All 138 Disc Reviews this month! Home Page
SEPTEMBER 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News: SEP. 1; SEP. 8; SEP. 15; SEP. 22; SEP. 29; 48 DVD-A, SACD & xrcd Reviews! (Pt. 1, Pt. 2 , Pt. 3, Pt. 4); 19 Classical Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Component Reviews: Bravo DVD Player, Bravo HDTV Tuner, Role Audio Speakers; 32 DVD Reviews incl. 14 Music Videos: (Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3); Interview with recording engineer Da-Hong Seetoo; 25 Classical Reissue Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); 19 Jazz CD Reviews (Pt. 1, Pt. 2); Survey of the Print AV Press; Home Page
JULY-AUGUST 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News: AUG 4; AUG 11; AUG 18; AUG. 25; 47 Hi-Res disc reviews this issue, 124 disc reviews total!: Part 1 (Jazz); Part 2 (Classical); Part 3 (Classical, Pop, Rock); 23 Classical CDs (Part 1, Part 2); 17 DVD Video Reviews (Part 1, Part 2); 17 Jazz CDs (Part 1, Part 2); 13 Reissue CDs (Part 1, Part 2); Special Feature: Vinyl Reviews; 4 Component Reviews: Sony SCD-XA9000ES Disc Player, Mobile Fidelity OML-1 Loudspeaker, Thorough Bass Magellan VI SU Subwoofer, Shure E5c high-end Earbuds; Survey of the Audio/HT Press and other features; Home Page
JUNE 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News: JUNE 9; JUNE 16; JUNE 23; JUNE 30; 57 Hi-Res Reviews this month!: Jazz SACD/DVD-A Reviews; Classical SACD/ DVD-A Reviews; Classical/ Pop/Rock SACD/DVD-A Reviews; 33 Classical CDs (3 Parts); 12 Jazz CDs; 15 Reissues (2 Parts); 13 Soundtrack CDs. Components: Rotel RDV-1050 DVD-A & V Player, Key Digital Systems video converters ; 16 Music & Film DVD Reviews; Survey of Audio & HT Print Press; Special Feature: The Music Business in 2004; Home Page
MAY 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News: MAY 5; MAY 12; MAY 19; MAY 26; 14 Jazz SACD/DVD-A Reviews; 30 Classical SACD/ DVD-A Reviews; Pop/Rock SACD/DVD-A Reviews (47 total); 26 Classical CDs; 13 Jazz CDs; 15 Reissues; Components Reviewed: Axiom Home Theater Speaker Systems, Harmonic Technology Cables, Panasonic DVD Recorder; 18 Music & Film DVD Reviews; Survey of Audio & HT Print Press; Home Page
APRIL 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News: APR. 7; APR. 14; APR. 21; APR. 28; 13 Vinyl Reviews; 6 xrcd Reviews; Jazz SACD/DVD-A Reviews; Classical SACD/DVD-A Reviews; Pop/Rock SACD/DVD-A Reviews (57 total!); 27 Classical CDs; 12 Jazz CDs; 21 Reissues; Components Reviewed: Polk LSi Series Speakers; Zektor Multichannel Switch; River Speaker Cables; April Fools Music Humor; Lexicon Logic for Bass Management;50 New Recordings in National Recording Registry; 10 Music Video DVD Reviews plus 20 films & TV series; Survey of the Audio & HT Print Press; Home Page
MARCH 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News: MAR. 3; MAR. 10; MAR. 17; MAR. 24; MAR. 31; 4 Component Reviews this month = Acoustech HT Speaker System; Lumagen Video Scaler; Music Hall Mambo Integrated Amp; Toshiba 27″ TV/DVD/VHS Combo; 61 Hi-Res Disc Reviews: Jazz (Pt. 1); Classical (Pt. 2); Pop (Pt. 3); 26 DVD-Vs, including 11 Music Videos; Summary of the Audio & HT Press; Feature on LA’s Disney Hall; Classical Hall of Fame List; Classical CD Reviews; Jazz CD Reviews; Classical Reissue Reviews; Home Page
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2004 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): JAN. 7; JAN.14; JAN. 21; JAN. 28; FEB. 4; FEB. 11; FEB. 18, FEB. 25; Component Reviews: VPI TNT Jr. Turntable, Outlaw ICBM Bass Manager; Hi-Res Disc Reviews (58 total!): Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3, Pt. 4 (2+2+2 & xrcds); Special Feature = Soundtrack CDs (10); Video DVDs (25); Classical CDs (25); Jazz CDs (12); Reissue CDs (12); Survey of the Print Audio Press; Index to All 145 Disc Reviews; Home Page
DECEMBER 2003 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks):DEC. 10; DEC 17; DEC. 24; DEC. 31; Hi-Res Disc Reviews (58!) [SACD & DVD-A]: Part 1 (Pop/Rock/MOR), Part 2 (Classical), Part 3 (Rock/Jazz/); Equipment Reviews: Mitsubishi 50-inch Plasma Display; Niro 1.1 Pro Single-Speaker home theater system; Marantz CDR300 Pro CD Burner; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2 (17 total;) Reissue Classical CDs: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (25 total); DVD-Video Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (24 total); Jazz CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2 (17 total); Index to All 146 Disc Reviews This Month; Survey of Audio/Home Theater Print Press
NOVEMBER 2003 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): OCT. 1; OCT. 8; OCT. 15; OCT. 22; OCT. 29; Hi-Res Disc Reviews [SACD & DVD-A]: Part 1 (Pop), Part 2 (Classical), Part 3 (Jazz/Rock) (39 total!); Equipment Reviews: Tannoy Eyris 3 Speaker; Fosgate FAPT1 Multichannel AV Preamp; **Alternatives to 5.1 for SSfM** [Surround Sound for Music]; Soundtrack CDs Special (10 total); Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (35 total); Reissue Classical CDs: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (16 total); DVD-Video Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (25 total); Jazz CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2 (13 total); Index to All 137 Disc Reviews in This Issue; Survey of Audio/HT Print Press
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): SEPT. 3; SEPT. 10; SEPT. 17; SEPT. 24; Hi-Res Disc Reviews [SACD & DVD-A]: Part 1 (Rock/Pop), Part 2 (Classical), Part 3 (Rock) (34 total!) ~ 117 Disc Reviews This Month! ~; Equipment Reviews: Outlaw 950 7.1-Channel Preamp-Processor; Zenith HDV420 DTV Receiver; Tivoli Table Radio; xrcd24 Reviews (All New Releases) (7 total); Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (26 total); Reissue Classical CDs: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (14 total) DVD-Video Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (22 total); Special Feature – Books on Audio & Music; Jazz CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2 (14 total); Index to All 117 Disc Reviews in This Issue; Survey of the Audio/Home Theater Print Press
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): JUNE 4; JUNE 11; JUNE 18; JUNE 25; Hi-Res Reviews: Part 1 (Pop), Part 2 (Classical), Part 3 (Jazz/Pop) (27 total!) ~ 128 Disc Reviews This Month!; Equipment Reviews: Avantgarde “Solo” Powered Horn Speaker; Audioquest Optilink-5 Optical Cable; Three Isolation Devices: Tri-Orb Lite, X-rod, Ceraball; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (31 total)Reissue Classical CDs: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (18 total); DVD-Video Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (23 total); Soundtrack & Show CDs (12 total); Jazz CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2 (17 total); Index to All 128 Disc Reviews in This Issue; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): MAY 7; MAY 14; MAY 21; MAY 28; Hi-Res Reviews: Part 1 (Rock/Pop), Part 2 (Classical), Part 3 (Jazz) (30 total!); Equipment Reviews: Onkyo DV-SP800 Universal Disc Player; Grace Design Model 901 Headphone Amplifier; Terk Technologies Wavemaster Wireless AV System; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (25 total); Reissue Classical CDs: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (16 total); DVD-Video Reviews, Pt. 1, Pt. 2 (17 total); Jazz CD Reviews (12 total); Index to All 100 Disc Reviews in This Issue; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press
APRIL 2003 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News
(See Index for previous weeks): JULY 10; JULY 17; JULY 23; JULY 31; AUG 7; AUG 14; AUG 21; AUG 28; Hi-Res Reviews = Classical; Hi-Res Reviews = Jazz, Pop, Etc. (26 total); Equipment Reviews: Tri VP-Mini88 Tube Integrated Amp; Linn Linto Direct-Coupled Phono Preamp; Pioneer Elite DV-37 Progressive-Scan DVD Player; Audiophile LP Reviews (6); Classical CD Reviews. Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (19 total); Jazz Reviews Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (15 total); Reissue Classical CDs, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (23 total); DVD-Video Reviews, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (22 total) for July-AugustJUNE 2002 FEATURES:
MAY 2002 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): JAN. 2; JAN. 16; JAN. 23; JAN.30; Multichannel DVD-A & Stereo SACD Reviews (16 total); XRCD Reviews (8); Equipment Reviews = Parasound HCA-2205AT 5-Channel Power Amp; Speakercraft EAZY6 Multiroom/ Source Preamplifier;YBA CD3a CD Player; Best Classical and Jazz CDs of 2001 List (88 total) –NEW! Classical CD Reviews. Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 – (23 total); DVD-Video Reviews Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 – (15 total); Jazz Reviews (8); Reissue Classical CDs, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (18 total); Survey of the Audio and Home Theater
Print Press – January
DECEMBER 2001 FEATURES:
Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): NOV. 28; DEC. 5; DEC. 12; DEC. 19; DEC. 26; SACD, stereo & multichannel reviews (12 total); Christmas CDs & SACDs (11); Equipment Reviews = Speakercraft 12-Channel Basic Amplifier; Thiel CS2.3 Tower Speakers; Shakti Stones; Classical CD Reviews (13); DVD-Video Reviews Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 – (16 total); Jazz Reviews, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (16 total); Reissue Classical CDs, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (13 total); Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press – DecemberNOVEMBER 2001 FEATURES:
Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): OCT 30; NOV 7; NOV 14; NOV. 28; High-Res Reviews – both DVD-A & SACD, stereo & multichannel!, Parts 1; Part 2 (14 total); XRCD Reviews (9 total); Equipment Reviews = Genelec HT205 Active Home Theater System; R.E. Designs SCPA-1 Six-Channel Preamp; Rogue Tempest Vacuum Tube Integrated Amp; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (17 total); Film Soundtracks (9); DVD-Video Reviews Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 – (15 total); Jazz Reviews, Pt. 1 & Jazz Reviews, Pt. 2 (18 total); Reissue Classical CDs (7)
OCTOBER 2001 FEATURES:
- Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): OCT. 3; OCT. 10; OCT. 17; OCT 30; First DVD-Audio Reviews! (13 total); First Multichannel SACD Reviews! (13 total); Equipment Reviews = SONY Super Audio CD Changer SCD-CE775; PIONEER DVD-AX10 Universal Player; REL Storm III Subwoofer; CD Reviews: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (31 total); DVD-Video Reviews; Jazz Reviews, Pt. 1 & Jazz Reviews, Pt. 2 (21 total); Reissue Classical CDs, Pt. 1; Reissues Pt. 2 (24 total); Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press
SEPTEMBER 2001 FEATURES:
Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): August 29; Sept. 5; Sept. 19; Sept. 26; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press – for Sept.; Equipment Reviews = Onkyo SE-U55 USB Digital Audio Processor for Computers; Theil PCS Loudspeakers; McCormack Audio DNA-225 Amplifier; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (25 total); DVD Reviews: Part 1; Part 2 (16 total); Jazz Reviews, Pt. 1 & Jazz Reviews, Pt. 2 (20+ total); Reissue Classical CDs (13 total)
JULY-AUGUST 2001 FEATURES:
Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): July 4; July 11; July 18; July 25; August 8; August 22; August 29; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press; Equipment Reviews = Bag End 18-inch Powered Subwoofer; Kenwood VR-510 Surround AV Receiver; Guide to Setup: AC Chassis-to-Ground Potential; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (52 total!); DVD Reviews: Part 1; Part 2 (16 total); A WISH LIST re: Multichannel SACD & DVD-A; Jazz Reviews, Pt. 1 & Jazz Review, Pt. 2 (10+ total); Interview with Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman; Reissue Classical CDs (12 total)
JUNE 2001 FEATURES:
- Weekly Audio News (See Index for previous weeks): JUNE 6; JUNE 13; JUNE 20; JUNE 27; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press; Equipment Reviews = PS Audio P600 Power Plant; Silicon Image Iscan Pro Line Video Doubler/Upconverter; Classical CD Reviews: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (42 total); DVD Reviews: Part 1; Part 2 (24 total); Ken Burns’ “JAZZ” Project – PBS series, DVD set, CD set (5) and Book; Jazz Reviews: Audiophile CDs & Standard Jazz CDs (24 total); Soundtrack CDs (14 total); The Record Labels Speak = 1) Bernard Coutez of Harmonia Mundi on the killing of the classical recording industry; 2)David Chesky of Chesky Records: The Truth About SACD & DVD-Audio; Reissue Classical CDs (13 total)
MAY 2001 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for past weeks): MAY 2; MAY 9; MAY 23; MAY 30; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press; Equipment Reviews = Richard Gray Power Co. 1200S AC Enhancement Device; Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Powered Satellite Speaker System; David Belles Power Modules 150A Amplifier; SACD Reviews – Classical (9); SACD Reviews – Jazz (10) Classical CD Reviews, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (19 total); DVD Reviews Part 1; Part 2 (20 total); American Orchestras: Past, Present and Future; Jazz Reviews, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (15 total); Reissue Classical CDs (12 total);
MARCH/APRIL 2001 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for details): MAR. 7; MAR 14; MAR. 21; MAR. 28; APR. 4; APR. 11; APR. 18; APR. 25; Survey of the Audio and Home Theater Print Press ; Equipment Reviews = Sony DVP-S9000ES Progressive-Scan DVD-V and SACD Player ; Audio Request MP3/CD Player/Recorder; AMM Jisco Jitter Scrambling Decorrelator; SACD Reviews! – Classical & Jazz (17 total); Classical CD Reviews (13 total); DVD Reviews Part 1; Part 2 (18 total); Audiophile LP Reviews (5 total); Auditioning Malcolm Arnold – Recommended CDs of this composer (15 total); Save Our Sound! – Editorial on the new high-res. digital formats vs. the new low-res. digital formats; Jazz Reviews (14 total); Reissue Classical CDs (13 total)
JANUARY 2001 FEATURES:
Weekly Audio News (See Index for details):JAN. 3; JAN. 10; JAN. 24; JAN. 31; Best Classical & Jazz CDs of 2000 List; Survey of the Audio & Home Theater Print Press; Audio Equipment Reviews = Panasonic Showstopper 60-hour Personal Video Recorder; Taddeo Digital Antidote Two; DVD Reviews Part 1; Part 2 (18 total); Soap Box Section: Money and the High End, by Brian Cheney; Jazz Reviews Part 1; Part 2 (20 total); Reissue Classical CDs Part 1; Part 2 (13 total)