From the Vault

ANOTHER PURIST TECHNIQUE
Tony Faulkner discusses a neglected microphone system.

THE RECORD BUSINESS
Adrian Hope continues the second part of his investigation.

FM RADIO
By Angus McKenzie.

SHURA CHERKASSKY
Andrew Keener talks to a singularly devoted pianist.

SUBJECTIVE SOUNDS
By Paul Messenger.

GILLIAN WEIR
Shirley Harris interviews a noted lady of the organ loft.

THE ORCHESTRAL RAVEL
Andrew Keener considers the music and recordings.

Ten Pick-up Cartridges
Noel Keywood hears the Nagaoka MP50, Ortofon LM30, Goldring G900/IGC, Glanz MFG 71E, Shure M97HE, Satin M117S, Westrak 501PH, Coral MC81, Fidelity Research FR1 Mk3 and the Empire EDR9.

Floorstanding Loudspeakers
The Acoustic Research AR91 and AR92, Monitor Audio MA2, Tannoy Cheviot II and Wharfedale TSR 110 are assessed by Trevor Attewell.