Playback Notes is an independent music and audio journal. We write about listening, organising a collection and understanding the language that surrounds recorded sound.
The domain suggests an affection for music across generations. We use that as a broad editorial direction, not as a claim to possess a family archive or continue an earlier project. This publication has no affiliation with Apple or any previous domain operator.
Our articles offer practical starting points. We do not sell restoration services, host commercial recordings or claim to have tested equipment that we have not used.
Read our editorial notes for how we use sources, examples and illustrations.