Month: December 2018

“I always felt that cassettes were utter shite”: Ken Kessler treats us to a brief digression from the continuing saga of his reel-to-reel adventures

December 13, 2018

When an addiction takes hold, there’s no knowing where it might lead. Here, hi-fi journalist Ken Kessler’s love of all things tape takes a turn for the surprising… My name is Ken Kessler and I’m an addict… and this disease – a new-found love of tape – manifested itself in a strange way at the … More “I always felt that cassettes were utter shite”: Ken Kessler treats us to a brief digression from the continuing saga of his reel-to-reel adventures

Open Reel Records release six new classical recordings on tape

December 10, 2018

Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your tape-loving audiophile? Look no further. Hot off the press are six newly-available recordings from the superb Italian label Open Reel Records, all available to order now. Here’s the goodies…   Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concert “Per La Notte Di Natale” Conductor: Federico Ferri Orchestra: Accademia degli Astrusi A … More Open Reel Records release six new classical recordings on tape