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Table of Contents – Issue 224

Table of Contents – Issue 224

“When you feel down, I recommend to you/Have lots of fruits and vegetables!” – Shonen Knife, “Fruits and Vegetables”

In this issue: we have the first in a series of reports from the inaugural T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025. Octave Records has a new release, Fool’s Leap of Faith by singer/songwriter Tyler Burba, and it’s extraordinary. B. Jan contemplates what it takes to overcome being a persona non grata. Ray Chelstowski talks with master blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd about the 30th anniversary of his landmark Ledbetter Heights. Wayne Robins encounters the Beatles’ aeolian cadence…? The Vinyl Beat listens to some horrifying vinyl. Joe Caplan asks Mat Weisfeld of turntable and cartridge maker VPI Industries some pointed questions.

I conclude my interview with recording engineer Barry Diament of Soundkeeper Recordings. Paul McGowan deals with some odd-shaped listening rooms in his latest installment of The Audiophile’s Guide. I have more stories about good rock and roll gigs gone bad. Our publishing partner PMA Magazine enlightens us about audio system break-in and sonic bliss. The Listening Chair looks in on a stylish and affordable TEAC turntable. Ken Kessler enjoys the “box candy” inside old reel-to-reel tapes. PS Audio's PMG Signature Preamplifier ears a rave video review. We round out the issue with a bringer of joy, misheard lyrics, and a screen test.

 

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Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Rich Isaacs, Ken Kessler, Howard Kneller, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Olivier Meunier-Plante, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Peter Xeni

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

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Table of Contents – Issue 224

Table of Contents – Issue 224

“When you feel down, I recommend to you/Have lots of fruits and vegetables!” – Shonen Knife, “Fruits and Vegetables”

In this issue: we have the first in a series of reports from the inaugural T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025. Octave Records has a new release, Fool’s Leap of Faith by singer/songwriter Tyler Burba, and it’s extraordinary. B. Jan contemplates what it takes to overcome being a persona non grata. Ray Chelstowski talks with master blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd about the 30th anniversary of his landmark Ledbetter Heights. Wayne Robins encounters the Beatles’ aeolian cadence…? The Vinyl Beat listens to some horrifying vinyl. Joe Caplan asks Mat Weisfeld of turntable and cartridge maker VPI Industries some pointed questions.

I conclude my interview with recording engineer Barry Diament of Soundkeeper Recordings. Paul McGowan deals with some odd-shaped listening rooms in his latest installment of The Audiophile’s Guide. I have more stories about good rock and roll gigs gone bad. Our publishing partner PMA Magazine enlightens us about audio system break-in and sonic bliss. The Listening Chair looks in on a stylish and affordable TEAC turntable. Ken Kessler enjoys the “box candy” inside old reel-to-reel tapes. PS Audio's PMG Signature Preamplifier ears a rave video review. We round out the issue with a bringer of joy, misheard lyrics, and a screen test.

 

Click here for information on how to post comments in Copper.

Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Rich Isaacs, Ken Kessler, Howard Kneller, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Olivier Meunier-Plante, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Peter Xeni

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

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