Blue Note RVG Editions remasters, sound better?

Best deals on the RVGs remasters are at cdnow.com. They used to BMG IT hink but are affiliated through Amazon. You can pick these up for $8.49-9.49, and free shipping is $25 or more.

I think some folks believe that the discs sold through clubs are somehow infereior, but I can't for the life of me believe it.

Has anyone compaired the John Coltrane "Blue Train" RVG to the older "Ultimate Blue Train" remaster?

I believe the Connoisseur series was 20bit mastered and SBM. I own a large percentage of those issued. The RVGs are 24bit mastered and IMO sound excellent and as mentioned are reasonably priced. I also own a number of Japanese RVGs in mini LP sleeves that are a slight step up but are on the pricey side. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. The original Connoisseur series was more costly than American RVGs. Both the Connoisseur and RVG series were issued in Japan first although the US Connoisseurs were not labeled as such in Japan. I own the 2 Blue Trains and possibly a XRCD but have never sat down and compared them all. If I do I'll try to report here. It is amazing how good some of these CDs sound especially since many were recorded in RVGs parents living room. Go figure!

I may sound like a broken record, but don't forget the K2's, same mastering chain as XRCD's for normal cd prices. A great deal, I'm collecting 'em all.

Jond, which K2's do you recommned? Good place to buy them from?