I have loved the 2 Van Halen releases of 1 step, but been really disappointed by both Hotel California (great packaging, flawless silent vinyl, but sibilant and bright) which is not in the same league as my 2009 pressing that is the best pressing I’ve ever heard, and Stevie Ray Vaughn Texas Flood, which I thought was lifeless compared to other newer pressings. I won’t buy the MOFI One Steps anymore. They pale to me in comparison to the UHQR’s from Acoustic Sounds, and the Rhino High Fidelity pressings. The numbered Rhino pressing of Black Sabbath is the best sounding album I’ve ever heard, and I’m not even much of a Sabbath fan.
MoFi v/s UHQR
I admit that I never doubted MoFi releases but also knew I was never fully satisfied. I loved the packaging and it just feels good owning a limited release of a special album. Since the uncovering of their digital step I have bought a few UHQR albums and really feel they are superior. I had not owned one prior to the controversy. What are other vinyl lovers doing? Are you still ordering the UD1S releases?