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Post by MartinT on Jun 12, 2015 22:55:02 GMT
That's what I want to hear; you and Classic talked it up and I couldn't say no since the run is so limited. The AP 33rpm is no slouch, hard to imagine it bettered. The dynamics in the swell of his voice are stunning.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 14, 2015 9:56:56 GMT
3500 numbered copies martin my 1st batch 200 odd & my 2nd batch 3300 odd almost deleted now as some silly prices now for these
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Post by MartinT on Jun 16, 2015 20:31:36 GMT
Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman - AP 45rpm x 2
What a revelation! From the entry of the guitar strumming to the presence of his voice to the entry of the drums to that magnificent swell when he ramps up his vocal chords, this really is a special release. Magnificent in every way, and worth the steep price.
The inner sleeves are the usual crap, though, despite the 'anti-static' moniker. A good soak in proper Nagaokas overnight should see them less lively by tomorrow.
P.S. mine is no. 2106.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 16, 2015 20:41:40 GMT
AP just can,t make bad records martin
but they will get better as they just bought doug sax complete mastering facilty TML/Sheffield Lab & have QRP quality record pressings to press records & inhouse printing
now complete vertically integrated vinyl pproduction - mastering/pressing/print
Analogue Productions has purchased The Mastering Lab (TML) from the estate of legendary mastering engineer Doug Sax.
Sax was a legend in the music industry — a mentor and friend to audio engineers, producers and musicians. With partners Lincoln Mayorga and older brother Sherwood Sax, he opened the doors to TML in Hollywood in December 1967. Relocated north to Ojai in 2006, TML remains a revolutionary, state-of-the-art company, utilizing unique concepts of signal flow and electronics pioneered by Sherwood Sax.
The Lab's custom, all-tube electronics and console are all designed and handcrafted by Sherwood. Additionally, TML was the first independent mastering facility and set itself apart by prioritizing sound quality, instead of the economic efficiencies favored by some of the major music labels.
Utilizing cutting lathes that have become legendary for vinyl LP production, the studio turned out many classic rock albums, including The Wall, Who’s Next, Nilsson Schmilsson, the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers and the Eagles’ debut album. Sax also established a pioneering set of procedures for testing and evaluating audio components by ear. The Mastering Lab earned more Grammy nominations for engineering than any other mastering facility
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Post by MartinT on Jun 17, 2015 10:48:11 GMT
I must peruse their catalogue.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 19, 2015 11:04:22 GMT
Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Rain Coat - 180g LP
First time in 30 years, a 33rpm 180gm Vinyl Newly remastered by Bernie Grundman on his all-tube cutting system.
For those that missed the sublime 3x45rpm box set
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Post by MartinT on Jun 19, 2015 11:11:50 GMT
The 20th Anniversary CD mastered by Grundman is one of the best sounding CDs I know. The original release was dire.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2015 20:42:12 GMT
Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Rain Coat - 180g LP First time in 30 years, a 33rpm 180gm Vinyl Newly remastered by Bernie Grundman on his all-tube cutting system. For those that missed the sublime 3x45rpm box set Except that isn't true. 20 years ago Classic Records released a 33 rpm version mastered by Grundman (10th Anniv edition). Jennie however had not approved it and made them withdraw it but not before copies got out. Purchased a copy from the old UK Audiophile International on release.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 20, 2015 8:46:30 GMT
Classic went bust as several record companies piled on the lawsuits for unofficial releases this Impex version is 100% approved by Ms Warnes on bernies new mastering system , same as the last 20th anniversary 24kt gold cd
Newly remastered by Bernie Grundman on his all-tube cutting system and personally supervised by Ms. Warnes, Famous Blue Raincoat is ready to be discovered by a new generation of vinyl enthusiasts seeking the purest musical alchemy, and vocal interpretation. Come see how far we’ll go for beauty.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 20, 2015 9:21:23 GMT
Scott, is this essentially another new mastering by Bernie, not the same one as he did for the 20th Anniversary CD?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2015 21:52:33 GMT
It's essentially the same mastering as the Impex 45 rpm box set of a few years back I would think (minus bonus material). Can't see it being that big an upgrade over the 'withdrawn' classic records pressing. Wish they had kept the original sleeve design! BG mastered all these versions.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 22, 2015 17:38:10 GMT
martin new version on new mastering system
Newly remastered by Bernie Grundman on his all-tube cutting system
xxx It's essentially the same mastering as the Impex 45 rpm
45rpm was done for Cisco who went bust & reformed as Impex
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Post by MartinT on Jun 23, 2015 6:08:17 GMT
Ok, thanks.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 23, 2015 14:40:33 GMT
David Bowie - Five Years (1969 - 1973) - 180g 13LP Box set due in sept pics not working
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Post by daytona600 on Aug 22, 2015 9:03:39 GMT
Nils Lofgren - Acoustic Live - The old demo workhouse 1st time on vinyl & sacd Analogue Productions Mastered By Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound Limited Edition - Pressed at QRP Quality Record Pressings
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Post by daytona600 on Sept 9, 2015 13:18:19 GMT
The wait is finally over
Biggest title ever from Mofi
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue - 45rpm 180g 2LP Box Set
Even if you do not like jazz Cast Iron Future Investment
Kind of Blue MoFi Reissue I know what you’re thinking—do we need another reissue of Kind of Blue? Well, this one is getting the full MoFi treatment on 45 RPM with high-quality vinyl in a boxed set. If the test pressing is indicative, this one is likely to be the best of the bunch. On a glorious system with the new Quad ESL-2912 speakers, BAT Rex 2 electronics, Avid Pulsare II phonostage, and an Avid Acutus Reference turntable, SME 309 tonearm, and Koetsu Black cartridge, the soundstage was expansive, with far more detail than on my original Columbia recording (and I’m using original Quads!). Of course, instruments were reproduced with beautiful natural timbre, a hallmark of the Quads. - theabsolutesound
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 15:20:55 GMT
I'd have to agree. You can see that one fetching silly money in the future. As long as I don't have to listen to it!
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Post by MartinT on Sept 9, 2015 17:24:30 GMT
Really? It's a classic, utterly superb even for many non-jazz fans.
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Post by daytona600 on Sept 13, 2015 10:57:18 GMT
I'd have to agree. You can see that one fetching silly money in the future. As long as I don't have to listen to it! it will my stock order was cut by 75% as they sold out on pre-orders & i ordered 2 years ago
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