I just wanted to send out a quick "Thank You" for sharing your thoughts with me on the Eclipse lp from Hilary Hahn. I just placed the order for and am looking forward to receiving it and giving it a listen!
Best wishes,
Don
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@slaw I truly appreciate you putting the LP info... that is very helpful. @dayglow I love how you post your SQ comments. I know it takes extra time to add these types of comments, but when able to I think many members would find it to be of such a great benefit. Thank you both for your wonderful and contributions to this forum! Best wishes to all, Don |
I think the concept of this thread is pretty cool... sharing a great variety of music that member's are enjoying on their tables. It's great to even see the pictures of the record sleeve! I was wondering if I could make a suggestion.... In addition to showing the pic of the sleeve, would it be possible for you to add a comment as to the sound quality of that particular pressing. That added information could really inspire some of to search out a copy to add to our collections or could save us by not searching it if you felt the pressing/sound quality wasn't desirable. Just a thought... Thank you and best wishes to all, Don |
You might be on to something there when you say "I have to wonder if these releases were closer to what Van Gelder captured directly on tape, and cut as that." That could very well be. I also had to adjust my volume controls up a step as well... but in all honesty, it just made the music come thru louder. It didn't really increase the "presence or the natural energy " that you hear when listening to live jazz in a club. Nevertheless, I do absolutely agree with you... this is still an excellent release and I am very happy that I have it 😊 We as music lovers should feel very blessed that Tone Poet are doing these reissues, as trying to find NM originals is virtually impossible and can be cost prohibitive for many. Best wishes, Don |
Thank you! Yes, I would agree... the Tone Poet releases are really something quite special. I love the packaging they come in. Great attention to detail and love the photography. Quiet vinyl, great sound and great music. I love what they are doing with these reissues! Although, as much as I love the Tone Poet, in this case I have to give the edge to my 1978 King pressing. The King just sounds so much more dynamic, fuller and more pure sounding with much more presence. I really feel like I’m there listening to the musicians live with the King. With the Tone Poet, it feels more laid back and reserved. This comparison is with playing both pressings back to back. If I didn’t have the King, I would certainly be very happy having just the Tone Poet re-issue. Part of the fun can be collecting multiple pressings to be used with multiple systems.... using the particular pressing that best suits each system 😊 Best wishes, Don |