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?

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I've owned perhaps 75 different MFSL LPs over the past 35 years.  Regardless of whether they were from back in the day (mastered by Stan Ricker and pressed on JVC Super vinyl, with the smiley EQ curve), or modern releases within the past five years or so, I now own ZERO MFSL pressings.  The last through the door, the 45 RPM 'Making Movies' from Dire Straits was indeed dire, and screamed its digital-ness; it was a lifeless, soulless abomination.  I've probably profited more than I've lost over the years with the liquidation of those LPs.

I've had nothing but joy from Analogue Productions' efforts over the years.  Not everything is (or can be) perfect, but there are some real gems that Chad and company have released, and that I'm happy to own.  The recent Atlantic 75 series is a case in point - some amazing sonics on several of them that easily better the original releases.  Can't say that ever occurred with a MFSL release (disclaimer:  I've never heard the Santana Abraxas 1-step, some people say it's special).  Just my 2¢.

^^^Nope. 

Already own the AP 45 versions of the entire Doors catalog, and they sound mighty fine.  As I recall, they were $40 or $45 each upon their initial release back in 2012.