Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2010-01-01 Thread rgheck
For what it's worth, I don't even find it that distracting, unless the noise level is really high. Analog noise is generally easy to ignore. Maybe that's because I'm so used to vinyl, which is what I listen to most of the time. I'd MUCH rather listen to an original pressing of some old jazz

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2010-01-01 Thread Pale Blue Ego
If you want to hear incredible LPs, try to find some Direct-To-Disc recordings. These are recorded live in the studio IN ONE TAKE, and the microphone feed is sent directly to the cutting head of the LP master. I had lots of D2D jazz LPs. Even had one released by Radio Shack on red vinyl that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2010-01-01 Thread rgheck
Yeah, those can sound great. But the selection of music is pretty limited! -- rgheck Transporter -- Pass Labs D1 -- Pass Labs Aleph 2s -- Thiel CS 1.6s Transporter -- Adcom GDA-600 -- Pass Labs B1 (DIY) -- Adcom GFA-5800 -- Thiel CS 1.6s Receiver -- T-Amp -- Monitor Audio Radius 90s Receiver

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-28 Thread sxr71
rgheck;498953 Wrote: That kind of processing does terrible things to the sound. Listen for example to the Hendrix reissues done several years ago. In cleaning up the sound, they rolled off all the detail that gives it life. Something similar is what's wrong with most reissues. The tapes

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-25 Thread rgheck
iPhone;497725 Wrote: And a bit off topic speaking of todays technology. The thing that really bugs me is that with todays technology, CDs with material from the 60 and 70s can be cleaned up for the most part and not affect the spirit or ambience of the original recording with what is

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-21 Thread Panotaker
I bought my first Mofi vinyl yesterday. It is Abraxas by Santana. I was reluctant to pay $30 for a record, but I had to do it once to see how it sounded. I wish I hadn't bought it now. The record sounds incredible! I am now going to buy some more, they are worth the money as long as they have

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-21 Thread Phil Leigh
Panotaker;497677 Wrote: I bought my first Mofi vinyl yesterday. It is Abraxas by Santana. I was reluctant to pay $30 for a record, but I had to do it once to see how it sounded. I wish I hadn't bought it now. The record sounds incredible! I am now going to buy some more, they are worth the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-21 Thread iPhone
Panotaker;497677 Wrote: I bought my first Mofi vinyl yesterday. It is Abraxas by Santana. I was reluctant to pay $30 for a record, but I had to do it once to see how it sounded. I wish I hadn't bought it now. The record sounds incredible! I am now going to buy some more, they are worth the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-02 Thread pski
ralphpnj;491288 Wrote: Hi Paul, For most, if not all, vendors the use of the word audiophile in any ad copy such as audiophile quality pressing or made specifically to meet the demands of the most demanding audiophile entitles them to charge the most outrageous prices imaginable. Now

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-01 Thread ralphpnj
pski;488638 Wrote: To all y'all: I see a few sites selling vinyl. Are the prices for some MFSL and Nautilus recordings for real? Thanks. Paul Hi Paul, For most, if not all, vendors the use of the word audiophile in any ad copy such as audiophile quality pressing or made specifically

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-12-01 Thread adamslim
I have a couple of these. They sound astonishing - good value if you actually like the music! -- adamslim You can't have too much music, but I do have too much hifi Rock/Excalibur/Decca, Linn Akurate DS, Audion Pre, 6B4G death traps, Lowther monsters Duet, Caiman, Audio Innovations Series

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Half speed master vinyl

2009-11-23 Thread pski
To all y'all: I see a few sites selling vinyl. Are the prices for some MFSL and Nautilus recordings for real? Thanks. Paul -- pski real stereo doesn't wake neighbors (it enrages them) pski's Profile: