Michael Fremer: The Art and Science of High Fidelity and the MoFi Legacy

Exploring the Art and Science of High Fidelity and the MoFi Legacy— Michael Fremer Unpacks and Celebrates Herb Belkin’s Audiophile Revolution.

The Dean of Audiophile Journalism — Michael Fremer is a distinguished American music journalist internationally known for writing about audiophile equipment and vinyl. He is the editor of the Tracking Angle and The Absolute Sound and joins Elizabeth McLeod for a deep dive into the hi-fi legacy of Herb Belkin and his visionary recording company Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs.

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the technology behind this groundbreaking series of recordings and uncover the true significance of Belkin’s “MoFi Difference,” which will be showcased through a selection of original recordings featured in our upcoming Summer Splendor Auction.

As Fremer and McLeod unpack Belkin’s legacy, listeners will gain an insider’s perspective on how MoFi’s technical innovations transformed the audiophile experience—and how those pioneering standards continue to shape today’s reissue labels.

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The MoFi Catalog Comes to Auction: A Collector’s Dream

The Summer Splendor Auction will feature the archive of original MoFi pressings, offering collectors a rare chance to own a piece of Belkin’s legacy. From 1st pressing UHQR box sets to long out-of-print MoFi gold CDs, this is more than an auction—it’s a celebration of a visionary who changed the way we hear music.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer to the audiophile world, this is a golden opportunity to experience the Art and Science that set MoFi recordings apart and inspired a generation.

Stay tuned for announcements regarding the full collection at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries ahead of the auction. This is an event that music lovers and art collectors will not want to miss. Join us in celebrating Herb Belkin’s remarkable legacy—and don’t miss your chance to bid on history.

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