whart
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| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? I agree that the vinyl itself on Japanese pressings is usually far better than records made in most other countries. Quiet, typically well made. (That old JVC compound used by the 'old' MoFi was one of the best!) I'm not as sanguine about the son... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? ole- I feel bad, reading what happened to you, what a nightmare. Here's a thought, and don't take this the wrong way. I don't know how old you are, but trying to replace these things at this point may just be a bitter process- used record buying i... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? hdm- yep, the RE-1 is an Artisan, the RE-2 looks like a Winchester. The labels are a bit different too--no Warner in a bubble on the inner rim of the label circumference writing of the RE-1, which also has the words 'STEREO' in block print at 6 o'... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? dgarretson: I think you'll be hard-pressed to make any meaningful distinctions without very specific information about the particular copies involved. A "reissue" could mean a remaster, but leaving that aside, it also includes different lacquers, ... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? ghost- you can listen to the James Gang on 8 track player and it’s all good. Those albums with Joe W. were great- I play them as often as I play anything. They rock. | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? I tend toward original pressings --whatever that means re country, place of mastering, pressing, etc, at least as a reference point. But, some of these are extremely pricey, 4 figures sometimes. A good remaster serves a purpose. If you listen to p... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? Norman- have you heard the old Horzu Die Beatles -2? It is a hoot, very spare, hard panned left and right, no additional effects. I don't have original Parlophones to compare, but I thought the mono box on vinyl was good. | |
| JBL Everest DD67000 vs. Avantgarde Duo Mezzo I think Ralph is being modest - he IS atmasphere. | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? Ole- it is this one: https://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-The-Man-Who-Sold-The-World/release/5806133I have not compared all the notable pressings, but this one punches, is not murky or strident. It is crank-able. I don’t think the one listed for $6... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? oleschool- i found an early japanese pressing that sounds good. The early UK one is big money, and the US one - my understanding is, it's more about the cover. I can check my deadwax on the pressing I like if you want. It wasn't that costly compar... | |
| Why do I keep torturing myself with remasters? Which Bowie? | |
| JBL Everest DD67000 vs. Avantgarde Duo Mezzo "Go by your ears; not what’s recommended by [a magazine].’"This is a step toward wisdom as opposed to "knowledge." | |
| Allman Brothers at Fillmore East, which one? astro- not to belabor this, because i think at this point you are trying to take me to task for something, but the issues you present are:1. What does the Classic remaster of this record sound like, compared to an earlier pressing, in particular a... | |
| Allman Brothers at Fillmore East, which one? Astro- Happy to go back and make the comparison anew. It’s just not something I can do instantly.PS: my system hasn’t changed that much since I made that comparison, same amps, speakers, table,cables, same brand/model of phono cartridge- just the ... | |
| Allman Brothers at Fillmore East, which one? Astro - no disrespect intended to you by my use of the word "hi-fi" to describe the Classic. Yes, I am basing what I said on memory, but heard over my own system at the time with the copies to hand. I did, in fairness, acknowledge that some of thi... |