New Equipment Page on DG Mono


Back in the spring of this year, I got the inkling to try out tubes. That kernel of an idea led to an extensive overhaul of my setup. Several months later, I can now say that I’m content with what I have, and I can relax and enjoy the music a little more. … More→

Rudy Van Gelder Discography Updated and Expanded!


Back in 2014 I published the first edition of my Rudy Van Gelder Collector’s Discography. That version focused on albums I was interested in collecting at the time and didn’t contain any albums recorded after 1965. In 2020 I gave the discography a minor update, adding some smaller independent labels as well as … More→

Introducing the Record Collector Confessions Podcast


I am proud to bring you the Record Collector Confessions podcast. This will be a more raw, uncut monologue that is a little more focused on mental health than the YouTube version. My goal with this podcast is to address mental health issues that are difficult for a lot of people to discuss … More→

An Evening with Audio Critic Ken Micallef


Ken Micallef is one of the most passionate jazz record collectors I have ever met. He has strong opinions, not all of which I agree with, yet I have managed to forge a solid friendship with him over the years. His outspoken perspective can most readily be experienced on his YouTube channel, which … More→

Introducing: Collection Favorites


For many years I have envisioned a place on Deep Groove Mono where visitors can quickly browse all the records in my collection (or at least my most prized records). I wanted to give visitors the ability to see high-quality photos of the records, listen to needledrops, and even see my song-by-song ratings … More→