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    New Review & Comments on the "Tatsuki Narita" tape by audiophile, extraordinare Mike Malinowski

    It is more than gratifying to read these tributes, both to Ed Pong for his sui generis recording chain and his impresario’s hand in bringing under his wing incipient superstars such as violinist Tatsuki Narita, in addition to several others, such as pianist Vadym Kholodenko and cellist Narek...
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    UltraAnalogue Recordings excited to release new tape of Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Alena & Vadym!

    Yet another stellar offering from Ed Pong’s Ultra Analogue label, the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto remains one of the most beloved works in the classical music catalog. This riveting performance of violinist Alena Baeva and pianist Vadym Kholodenko mark them once again as emerging superstars...
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    UltraAnalogue Recordings releases 2 more tapes by star cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan

    Congratulations are once again in order for reprising on your Ultra Analogue label one of the rising luminaries of the classical music world, cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, in sonics that have moved one incremental yet clearly perceptible step closer to that elusive truth we audiophiles seek...
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    UltraAnalogue Recording's first solo recordings of 2013 Van Cliburn Comp. Gold Medal Winner - Vadym Kholodenko

    I have lived with all four of these tapes for some time now and have played each multiple times, and I must say they represent a level of pianistic virtuosity rarely encountered in a commercially available recording in any format - each reel, of course, presented in the resplendent sonics we’ve...
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    Narek Haknazaryan and Noreen Polera tapes from Ultraanalogue Recordings

    I certainly endorse and share the views expressed in the above post ... but with an added comment. Mention in particular should be made of Ed’s reel of Beethoven’s variations of Mozart’s Magic Flute & that composer’s Cello Sonata No. 3. I have heard several renditions of these pieces over the...
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    UltraAnalogue Recordings releases 5 new tapes from star violinist Alena Baeva & pianist Vadym Kholodenko.

    Top shelf indeed! Ed’s tapes stand alone at the apex of open reel source material, as these most recent five releases will attest. This “embarrassment of riches” continues apace ... Enjoy!
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    The Die Is Cast-I've Crossed The Rubicon-Ed Pong Has Made me a Classical Music Lover

    Yes, Steve, kudos are deserved ... but Ed is a restless soul, never resting on his laurels in his relentless march toward sonic and musical perfection. What, you may ask, has he done for us lately? Here’s what ... (5) New Tapes: - Alena Baeva, violin & Vadym Kholodenko, piano...
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    The Die Is Cast-I've Crossed The Rubicon-Ed Pong Has Made me a Classical Music Lover

    A Revelation Ed Pong recently sent me his latest four recordings, each featuring the estimable duo of violinist Tatsuki Narita and pianist Yun-Yang Lee, along with the assertion that these were his best recordings ever ... EVER ... and drawing particular attention to the tape entitled "Tatsuki...
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    Ed Pong And Ultraanalogue Recordings Have Hit Another Home Run

    Best of the Best I wholeheartedly agree with Steve's comments, but would add that the companion tape of Ultra Analogue's newest releases, the Chopin/Saint-Saens, is at least the sonic equal of the Beethoven and perhaps surpasses it in sheer musical kineticism. I would especially cite the...
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    New Release from Edward Pong; stunning sonics!

    Amen! How heartwarming it is to read the many effusively favorable comments about Ed Pong's most recent releases from Ultra Analogue - especially those remarks coming from some of the most astute audiophile-music lovers and those in the know. I believe these tapes represent the creme de...
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    My Tastes Are Very Simple ...

    It's encouraging to learn that at least one member of this forum realizes that great music - and in the case of these six Ultra Analogue tapes, we're talking about the likes of Beethoven, Paganini, et al. - not just well played but extraordinarily well played - and presented in the most glorious...
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    My Tastes Are Very Simple ...

    "My tastes are very simple - I like only the best." So said Oscar Wilde in the 1800s - and it is this sentiment that animates one Ed Pong, the driving force behind Ultra Analogue, a preeminent source of master tape duplicates. The proof of the pudding, of course, is in the tasting thereof...
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    Which Wilson Do You Own? (Take The Poll!)

    Sounds Good Too Thanks, Ed ... they sound pretty good as well ... especially when one of your phenomenal recordings is playing - they truly represent the Gold Standard in the world of open reel!!
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    Which Wilson Do You Own? (Take The Poll!)

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