What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2013
On the cusp of 2014, we start a new thread...
Anyway, links:
Volume IX: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...16#22826037054683416
Volume VIII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...nt/12970396056050819
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
My impression after two spins of the discs (2) is just so so. The oud clearly looses its ambiance and delicate sound among the large company of instruments. I much prefer his trios and quartets. Hopefully they will not think of featuring Brahem next with a marching band since that is going to be a complete disaster.
My thoughts exactly.
Does the master release sound better than the "normal" cd?
Great album!
There isn't a bad sounding version of the disc. I have the MFSL, Japanese 1st and also the Demon UK version with the following cover.
Which version do you have the original mastering or the later remaster?
Hi Ewemon! I have the 1987 395 158-2 made in Germany. Inner sleeve reports "digitally remastered" at A&M in USA by Alan Yoshida. Copy is good but with all these remasters you wonder if they can go further up.....
Alan Yoshida is a well respected Mastering engineer. Some of his XRCD work is brilliant but it all depends on whether or not they gave him the original mastertapes or a dub.
Not sure they are going to be able to get much more off the tapes for cd replay but who knows I as haven't heard the high res downloads. But never say never as DAC's are improving all the time.
Meant to say earlier that I also have a full set of his A&M albums on Japanese mini lp sleeve SHM cd and they aren't bad sounding either.
I Think his best also on vinyl
Heard this a couple of times in the last days in my car and during fitness. Great album, gives you a hint of Pink Floyd while they have become a band on their own.
New Order - Power Corruption Lies (1983)
FACT 75 - Original vinyl
Does the master release sound better than the "normal" cd?
Great album!
There isn't a bad sounding version of the disc. I have the MFSL, Japanese 1st and also the Demon UK version with the following cover.
Which version do you have the original mastering or the later remaster?
Hi Ewemon! I have the 1987 395 158-2 made in Germany. Inner sleeve reports "digitally remastered" at A&M in USA by Alan Yoshida. Copy is good but with all these remasters you wonder if they can go further up.....
Alan Yoshida is a well respected Mastering engineer. Some of his XRCD work is brilliant but it all depends on whether or not they gave him the original mastertapes or a dub.
Not sure they are going to be able to get much more off the tapes for cd replay but who knows I as haven't heard the high res downloads. But never say never as DAC's are improving all the time.
Meant to say earlier that I also have a full set of his A&M albums on Japanese mini lp sleeve SHM cd and they aren't bad sounding either.
Thanks a lot Ewemon!
Fantastic record! A must have imho.
On vinyl from 1988: Allan Taylor - "Lines"
A nice album and some atmospheric tracks from a really good English singer/songwriter.
just finishing:
Sarah McLachlan
"Afterglow" (2003)
next:
Sheryl Crow
"Detour" (2008)
Probably one of my classical albums of '14
Streaming | CD FLAC rips
Is being followed by
Can ~ Future Days 2012 remastered version of the '73 original
Steve Tannen
"Stopped At A Green Light" (2003)
Top of the pile:
Tori Amos
"A Piano: The Collection" (2006) discs A & B
On vinyl from 1977: Michael Chapman - "The Man who hated Mornings"
Great record!
Fairport Convention - Leige and Lief (1969)
Original vinyl