# Tracking Angle

> Tracking Angle is an independent audiophile publication dedicated to in-depth reviews of music on vinyl records and digital formats, along with definitive reviews of turntables, phono cartridges, tonearms, phono preamplifiers, loudspeakers, and other high-end audio equipment. Founded and led by veteran audio journalist Michael Fremer, Tracking Angle features a team of expert contributors covering classical, jazz, rock, and world music from an audiophile perspective.

## About

Tracking Angle publishes long-form, technically rigorous reviews and features aimed at serious music listeners and audio enthusiasts. Content covers vinyl record reissues, new pressings, analog playback equipment, high-end audio components, and audiophile culture. The publication is notable for its critical independence, deep technical knowledge, and active reader community through comments.

Key contributors include Michael Fremer, Fred Kaplan, Mark Ward, Brian Fisher, Frank Wonneberg, Ken Redmond, Dylan Peggin, and Randy Wells, among others.

## Content Sections

- [Music Reviews](https://trackingangle.com/music): In-depth reviews of vinyl records, digital releases, and audiophile reissues across jazz, classical, rock, and world music genres. Covers original pressings, reissues, half-speed masters, 45 RPM editions, and digital formats.
- [Equipment Reviews](https://trackingangle.com/equipment): Detailed technical and listening reviews of turntables, tonearms, phono cartridges, phono preamplifiers, amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones, and accessories.
- [Features](https://trackingangle.com/features): Long-form editorial content including artist profiles, industry news, audio show coverage, historical retrospectives, and in-depth analytical pieces.
- [Search](https://trackingangle.com/search): Full-text search across all content.
- [RSS Feed](https://trackingangle.com/feed): Atom/RSS feed of latest articles.

## Recent Notable Content

- [Miles Davis '56 — The First Great Quintet Recordings Mastered a New Way](https://trackingangle.com/music/miles-davis-56)
- [The Wondrous Vinyl Legacy of Sonny Rollins](https://trackingangle.com/features/the-wondrous-vinyl-legacy-of-sonny-rollins)
- [Grappling with the Avant-garde: Revisiting Classical Music's Most Experimental and Divisive Period](https://trackingangle.com/features/grappling-with-the-avant-garde-revisiting-classical-musics-most-experimental-and-divisive-period-part-1)
- [The Classic Arrangements of Gil Evans Outside the Studio](https://trackingangle.com/music/the-classic-arrangements-of-gil-evans-outside-the-studio)
- [The Wand Master 14-4 Turntable](https://trackingangle.com/equipment/the-wand-master-14-4-turntable)
- [World Premier Review of Audio Research's Ref 20 Preamplifier](https://trackingangle.com/equipment/world-premier-review-of-audio-researchs-ref-20-preamplifier)
- [Supatrac Nighthawk Takes Pivoted Arm Design to the Next Level](https://trackingangle.com/equipment/supatrac-nighthawk-takes-horizontal-pivoted-arm-to-the-next-level)
- [Rhino High Fidelity's Workingman's Dead](https://trackingangle.com/music/rhino-high-fidelitys-workingmans-dead)
- [Joni Mitchell's Blue — Rhino High Fidelity Vinyl](https://trackingangle.com/music/joni-mitchells-blue-rhino-high-fidelity)
- [HSE Swiss Masterline 7 Phono Preamplifier](https://trackingangle.com/equipment/hse-swiss-masterline-7-phono-preamplifier-takes-noise-to-new-lows)
- [Karajan, Bruckner, and Deutsche Grammophon's Original Source Series](https://trackingangle.com/features/karajan-bruckner-and-the-next-generation-of-deutsche-grammophons-original-source-series-part-3-the-force-awakens-unleashing-bruckner-in-a-listening-room-near-you)
- [Lansing's Lost Legacy](https://trackingangle.com/features/lansing-s-lost-legacy)

## Topics Covered

### Music Formats Reviewed
- Vinyl records (33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM)
- Audiophile reissues (180g, 200g, half-speed masters, direct-to-disc)
- Original pressings and first editions
- Digital formats (SACD, hi-res streaming, CD)
- Reel-to-reel tape releases
- Box sets and limited editions

### Equipment Categories Reviewed
- Turntables (belt-drive, direct-drive, idler-drive)
- Tonearms (pivoted, linear tracking, unipivot)
- Phono cartridges (MC, MM, optical/DS Audio)
- Phono preamplifiers
- Integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers
- Power amplifiers
- Loudspeakers (floorstanding, bookshelf, horn-loaded)
- Headphones and personal audio
- DACs and digital sources
- Cables and accessories

### Music Genres Covered
- Jazz (bebop, hard bop, modal, free jazz, fusion)
- Classical (symphonic, chamber, opera, contemporary)
- Rock (classic rock, progressive, alternative)
- Blues and R&B
- World music
- Electronic and experimental

## Notable Contributors

- **Michael Fremer** — Founder and primary reviewer; veteran audio journalist with decades of experience in analog playback and vinyl culture
- **Fred Kaplan** — Jazz and classical music critic; contributor to Slate and other major publications
- **Mark Ward** — Classical music specialist; covers avant-garde and contemporary classical
- **Brian Fisher** — Music reviewer covering jazz and rock
- **Frank Wonneberg** — European correspondent; covers jazz and classical reissues
- **Ken Redmond** — Equipment reviewer specializing in turntables and analog hardware
- **Dylan Peggin** — Music reviewer covering rock and alternative

## Site Information

- **URL**: https://trackingangle.com
- **RSS**: https://trackingangle.com/feed
- **Atom**: https://trackingangle.com/feed/atom
- **Search**: https://trackingangle.com/search?q={query}
- **Platform**: Statamic CMS on Laravel
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- **Founded**: Active publication with archives spanning multiple years
- **Audience**: Audiophiles, vinyl collectors, music enthusiasts, high-end audio professionals

## Content Policies

Tracking Angle publishes original editorial content. Reviews represent the independent opinions of contributors. The publication accepts no paid reviews or advertiser influence over editorial content. Reader comments are moderated.

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