hlov Posted November 3, 2023 Author Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, woogie59 said: It's on it's way, next week I hope. Lucky you, acoustic or local?
scuzzii Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Yes, from Discrepancy. Hopefully in the mail soon.
woogie59 Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 It's arrived. Just played the 1st side(Black Cow + Aja). Compared it to my very good "Cisco" version. The Acoustic is the winner, just a bit more dynamic. The Cisco is no slouch though so if you have the Cisco then that may be sufficient. One of the backing singers on the album resides in Australia, the wonderful Venetta Fields. Venetta immigrated to Australia in the early 80's. She was an Ikette(Ike and Tina Turner Revue) in the 60's and then became a sort after backing vocalist in the 70's. She has sung on albums by Pink Floyd(Wish you were here), Rolling Stones(Tumbling Dice), Neil Diamond, Barbara Streisand(A Star is Born), Boz Scaggs, Stevie Wonder, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, Burt Bacharach, Leonard Cohen, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, America and of course a few by Steely Dan. In Australia she was a long time touring member of John Farnham band in the Whispering Jack days. 2
metal beat Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 I have an US pressing - famous AA 1006 cut that I bought for about $8 a few years back. Sounds fabulous. on discogs, starting @ $30. I think I will piss my $280 against another wall thank you very much. 1 2
Andythiing Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, metal beat said: I have an US pressing - famous AA 1006 cut that I bought for about $8 a few years back. Sounds fabulous. on discogs, starting @ $30. I think I will piss my $280 against another wall thank you very much. No commitment
metal beat Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Andythiing said: No commitment Very committed. Just prefer to buy 4 or 5 new release albums than an overpriced $280 record, where you can get original US pressings for 10 to 15% of the price. 1 1
evil c Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, metal beat said: I have an US pressing - famous AA 1006 cut that I bought for about $8 a few years back. Sounds fabulous. on discogs, starting @ $30. I think I will piss my $280 against another wall thank you very much. You're always taking the proverbial p!ss Shane! I'll enjoy my ultra p!ssy copy when it arrives tomorrow. I'll compare it with my Japanese, U.S. and Mobile Fidelity copies, if anyone else is interested. 1 1 2
metal beat Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, evil c said: You're always taking the proverbial p!ss Shane! I'll enjoy my ultra p!ssy copy when it arrives tomorrow. I'll compare it with my Japanese, U.S. and Mobile Fidelity copies, if anyone else is interested. LOL - someone has to do it. Clive. Of course we are interested in your comparison. Have a friend play each album without you knowing what they are playing - this removes $280 confirmation bias. It would be interesting what wall you piss against Edited November 7, 2023 by metal beat 2
evil c Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 28 minutes ago, metal beat said: LOL - someone has to do it. Clive. Of course we are interested in your comparison. Have a friend play each album without you knowing what they are playing - this removes $280 confirmation bias. It would be interesting what wall you piss against You're on Shane, some of us have systems with good preamplifiers capable of detecting good pressings!, 1
klm Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, metal beat said: LOL - someone has to do it. Clive. Of course we are interested in your comparison. Have a friend play each album without you knowing what they are playing - this removes $280 confirmation bias. It would be interesting what wall you piss against Let’s hope it’s a high one otherwise his neighbors won’t just be complaining about the volume of Peg and Josie. Likewise, best you two buy adjoining properties and compare notes every morning on respective sides of the brickwork . Edited November 7, 2023 by klm Fairness
metal beat Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 19 minutes ago, evil c said: You're on Shane, some of us have systems with good preamplifiers capable of detecting good pressings!, You certainly do Clive - one of the best in fact 1
evil c Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, klm said: Let’s hope it’s a high one otherwise his neighbors won’t just be complaining about the volume of Peg and Josie. Likewise, best you two buy adjoining properties and compare notes every morning on respective sides of the brickwork . Shane and I both have the same preamplifier BTW, rather than being offended or irritated - take it as light hearted banter which is sadly much less common nowadays. 1
metal beat Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 I will also put this original $8 used Bob Ludwig mastered US pressing against future $280 reissue as well. Sounds even better than Aja Discogs have over 124 of them starting @ $6. Just be sure to try and buy a mint or very least near mint and you won't need to bother with the upcoming UHQR Gaucho reissue. You can all thank me later
hlov Posted November 7, 2023 Author Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, evil c said: You're always taking the proverbial p!ss Shane! I'll enjoy my ultra p!ssy copy when it arrives tomorrow. I'll compare it with my Japanese, U.S. and Mobile Fidelity copies, if anyone else is interested. I’m very interested to hear that, I have had two Ozs, B2B, MoFi and a US one which is my favourite. 1
evil c Posted November 9, 2023 Posted November 9, 2023 Just delivered from Acoustic Sounds, already compared the Mobile Fidelity original master with the UHQR. It certainly isn't subtle difference wise, the MOFI needs a fair bit of gain to achieve a good volume level and is a very smooth sounding recording. I had to drop the volume level down by 8 to match same volume/gain and everything immediately is much more dynamic and clearer. More kick in the bottom bass too! Keyboard on the Aja title track is noticably better tonality and clarity wise, and a more forward presentation imaging wise with every instrument etc. really popping out ! Initial assessment I'm afraid @metal beat is that this is a very good quality of p!ss ! Will report back with a blind test, of different pressings soon. 5 1
hlov Posted November 9, 2023 Author Posted November 9, 2023 3 hours ago, evil c said: Just delivered from Acoustic Sounds, already compared the Mobile Fidelity original master with the UHQR. It certainly isn't subtle difference wise, the MOFI needs a fair bit of gain to achieve a good volume level and is a very smooth sounding recording. I had to drop the volume level down by 8 to match same volume/gain and everything immediately is much more dynamic and clearer. More kick in the bottom bass too! Keyboard on the Aja title track is noticably better tonality and clarity wise, and a more forward presentation imaging wise with every instrument etc. really popping out ! Initial assessment I'm afraid @metal beat is that this is a very good quality of p!ss ! Will report back with a blind test, of different pressings soon. Thanks for sharing it, no surprises at all. kOB and the Bob Marley ones are fantastic.
metal beat Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 On 09/11/2023 at 10:42 AM, evil c said: Just delivered from Acoustic Sounds, already compared the Mobile Fidelity original master with the UHQR. It certainly isn't subtle difference wise, the MOFI needs a fair bit of gain to achieve a good volume level and is a very smooth sounding recording. I had to drop the volume level down by 8 to match same volume/gain and everything immediately is much more dynamic and clearer. More kick in the bottom bass too! Keyboard on the Aja title track is noticably better tonality and clarity wise, and a more forward presentation imaging wise with every instrument etc. really popping out ! Initial assessment I'm afraid @metal beat is that this is a very good quality of p!ss ! Will report back with a blind test, of different pressings soon. Clive. No surprises that Mofi gets kicked to the curb Against the original US pressing will be interesting. By then you will probably never want to play the album again 1
Be Quiet...Listen Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 5:12 PM, metal beat said: I have an US pressing - famous AA 1006 cut that I bought for about $8 a few years back. Sounds fabulous. on discogs, starting @ $30. I think I will piss my $280 against another wall thank you very much. We're on opposites sides on this one. Fully committed to Aja here. 8 different pressings (all notable variants bar the later Cisco) and have two UHQR's on the way. One to play and one for safekeeping, of course. 1
metal beat Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 44 minutes ago, Be Quiet...Listen said: We're on opposites sides on this one. Fully committed to Aja here. 8 different pressings (all notable variants bar the later Cisco) and have two UHQR's on the way. One to play and one for safekeeping, of course. Where does the original US pressing rate now? Then like Evil C, let us know when you compare to the UHQR. Cheers
Be Quiet...Listen Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 Just now, metal beat said: Where does the original US pressing rate now? Then like Evil C, let us know when you compare to the UHQR. Cheers The original US AB-1006 pressing is, I feel, the best of bunch. After all, it is the pressing that Chad Kassem & Bernie Grundman constantly compared their UHQR reissues against. They felt it to be the benchmark. 1
Be Quiet...Listen Posted November 25, 2023 Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) On 18/11/2023 at 10:37 PM, metal beat said: Where does the original US pressing rate now? Then like Evil C, let us know when you compare to the UHQR. Cheers Finally got the UHQR on the Verdier today Shane. Listened to the original US AB-1006 first so as to accurately assess and compare - and this ain’t subtle! It’s everything of the original and more More bottom end articulation and impact, greater soundstage separation and depth, keys take on new life, backing vocals shine, air is even more differentiated (an already strong suit of the AB-1006 over all others). All in all, supremely musical, insightful and borderline perfect reissue. If you’re a serious vinyl head, and you feel that your front end ain’t your average, this isn’t just a no brainer, it’s a non-negotiable. Edited November 25, 2023 by Be Quiet...Listen 3
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