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Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV

I ordered the 45 rpm box set...'Texas Hurricane', yesterday and am very much looking forward to hearing this box set. Since there are three versions...33, 45 rpm and a SACD set, I am wondering if anyone has heard all three? To those who own these sets, your thoughts?
I noticed that MF on Analog Planet didn't take to the In Step LP, complaining that it was 'digital' and therefore sounding thin and diffuse. However, since MF seems to dislike most ( all) things digital, should we take that at face value?.
daveyf

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miner42
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I preordered my 45rpm set in Sept 2011 and my box number is 261 - higher than I expected since I ordered so early. MF is right about the In Step LP - not as warm and engaging as the other analog masters. Also, the vinyl was not as scuff free as I would have expected, since it was said that virgin pellets were used, and a few of the 200 gram LPs have the label off center and a bit warped. This is just what I have expereinced, so far. YMMV accordingly.

Not the QC I expect from Chad and QRP.
miner42
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The sound is an 8.5 on a 10. I was really looking fwd to this box set, especially since Chad Kassem/QRP was pressing it - the reason I shelled out the monies for the 45rpm version. I guess I set myself up for disappointment expecting perfection.
miner42
709 posts
 
Daveyf,
What is your box number? I am glad your set is in better shape than mine.
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