Miles Davis Kind of Blue UHQR Review. This is it. This is the one!
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- Hotly anticipated, let's review Analog Production's penultimate Kind of Blue release on 33.3 UHQR, hand pressed on custom Finebilt machines.
Is this the final one? *it isn't, the 45 is still coming!
The best selling jazz album of all times gets the final treatment it deserves with the best vinyl formula, a hand pressed UHQR edition. How does it compare to all other Miles Davis Kind of Blue reissues including everyone's reference the Mobile Fidelity 45 and Classic Records original? Let's find out!
Miles Davis, Kind of Blue UHQR
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Miles Davis, Kind of Blue 50th anniversary edition
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Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge on these pressings and high end audio, love these videos!
This is the BEST review of UHQR KoB I heard. Honestly. Great job!
Ha!!! Appreciate your kind words Simon! Cheers! 🤘🏻
I bought this because I always wanted an audiophile version of this record but could not afford the Classic Records used prices. The quality of this record and the pressing is truly next level. What really blew me away is the air between the instruments and how individual they all sound in the mix. You can literally hear the ride cymbal reverberate and shimmer in between notes. I have played this for friends who are not fans of jazz and they were speechless. Thanks for the great review!
Agreed! Cheers for watching!
Nice you finally received your copy, awesome 🤩
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Really Nice Video Danny!! Well Done!! Many Thanks!! :):)
Thank you too!
When you're describing the record I hear it in my head, I might not even need the real thing. What a joy to imagine how this sounds! Thanks for sharing...
Thanks for watching!!! And your imagination……. It’s the biggest trait we have! 😎
That also saves you a whole lot of money and actual listening time 😎…. That is a great thing …like traveling without moving.
@@bikemike1118 travel with out moving 🕺🏼😂😂😂that’s pretty good one ☝️
Hi Danny - I've got that MoFi 45 "Kind of Blue". I do agree with your comment on the bass reproduction. In places the music does sound a bit thick, a quality I don't hear in my less expensive versions of this music, vinyl or SACD. Apart from that I think it sounds very good. I did order the AS UHQR which is still in backorder status. We'll see. Thanks for doing this comparison. You've an excellent ability to clearly explain your thoughts without unnecessary frills or distractions. Great job.
Thanks Gary, appreciate your sentiment! Cheers for tuning in!
Great review & even better slicked hair! -Russ
Cheers!
Hotly anticipated, let's review Analog Production's penultimate Kind of Blue release on 33.3 UHQR, hand pressed on custom Finebilt machines.
Is this the final one? *it isn't, the 45 is still coming!
The best selling jazz album of all times gets the final treatment it deserves with the best vinyl formula, a hand pressed UHQR edition. How does it compare to all other Miles Davis Kind of Blue reissues including everyone's reference the Mobile Fidelity 45 and Classic Records original? Let's find out!
Miles Davis, Kind of Blue UHQR
store.acousticsounds.com/d/148512
Miles Davis, Kind of Blue 50th anniversary edition
store.acousticsounds.com/d/52235/Miles_Davis-Kind_of_Blue-Multi-Format_Box_Sets
Took one look at that blue vinyl and NEW it had to be mine 💙🔵
Waiting for my copy…..
Who’s now going to buy my classic version I bought on Discogs after watching your last video 😂 nice job as always. Still waiting for my version to arrive in Scotland 🏴
Right? Same here! I’ve got the 33 Classic too!
true words from the true guru, truly.
Rock on bro!
Danny, love your visual screenplay in your videos. Today you and the XVX are dressed pretty much the same in white & black 😎
Haha! Thanks bro!
Can’t thank you enough for recommending the 50th anniversary box set. Together with the UHQR, these are the copies to have
AGREED! The 50th is a must have!
@@SonicFlare Chad Kassem...I think you owe it to your customers to come up with an itemized list of costs associated with the manufacturing of these records and explain why they are so bloody expensive. You are exploiting the zeal of these collectors who think being a real record collector is owing every version of an LP that is available several times over. I and others want to see where you get the bottom line for these LPs, which is gouging at its worst.
Bravo mi piace la tua recensione comprero' ANCHE questa versione di Kind of Blue !!!!
Ciao Sergio, grazie per le gentili parole - lo amerai, promesso!
I bought the 45rpm earlier this year. Blew me away that an Australian record store actually had it. Yes, pretty quiet for sure. Mate, you should try it after 2 X 5 minute runs in the ultrasonic. Bloody hell..! I'll leave the comment there I think.
I really am enjoying your channel a great deal. I agree completely with your thoughts on all these pressings. And as far as a better version ever to come down the road, all I can say is how many Bernie Grundman's are in the future, a true treasure in the record industry. I just wanted to add something, especially to the newer people getting into vinyle, the second golden age of records probably wouldn't have happened if it weren't for Chad, a hard charger he truly is!
AGREED!!! 💯 Thanks for watching!!!
Right on it Danny! Kind of blue for me is the best jazz album and having the UHQR copy is just perfect!
although I have couple pops in the beginning of ( so what ) ,
I have to say. no way I’ll return it. 😆. Good luck sir.
Cheers!
Got my copy Danny ad it sounds amazing. ....would love to be able to afford the DS Audio combo....I here and saw your video and reviews....wow....as always greats vids.....Ed in Brooklyn New York.....😎🏙🗽
Cheers my friend! Thanks for watching!
Hi Danny great information. I just got my UHQR yesterday and you, Chad and Michael are right buy now or cry later. I would love to hear you do a Jetro Tull Aqualung comparison, specifically the Steven Wilson version vs Chads and the Mofi vs all the others in the middle. I missed out on Chads JTA version, but my local Hi-Fi dealer had a store demo copy that he let me use and although it is very quiet, the Steven Wilson copy JTA, (which I own along with the Mofi and Original 2nd pressing Mono) is a better mix overall and it’s much better than the Mofi. You are right the bass is thicker on the Mofi.
The Steven Wilson JTA copy is still available, but drying up at records stores. I bought the last copy at my local record store and their distributor can’t get anymore at the moment, but Amazon and EBay have plenty. Thank you for being honest about the 50th Anniversary KOB being noisy because I’m now kind of on the fence about buying it. The extras that make it interesting, especially the book and the outtakes and let’s face it, the overall collectibility in the end.
I was hoping Chad would have done a “b” side Wilson and added it to the UHQR… I think it sounds way better than the original mix!
This guy can really sell...
Man, thx again for recommending the 50th anniv box a few episodes ago, I had totally written it off, when you mentioned AS having them for $60 bux, and that amazing book. I bought it right away. Amazing history and so cool to look at and yeah, that lp in the 50th is an abomination haha
Welcome!!! The 50th and UHQR are the two to have...
Kind of blue is my favorite album
Great review. Luck of the draw with the UHQR KOB I suppose. Mine's was noisy as hell in places, at around a thousand places lower in number, although I doubt that makes a diff. Otherwise, pretty stunning I agree. Acoustic Sounds is fixing it for me like you say :-)
there you go ... they do fix things!
Thanks for the in-depth review. I have some of the copies you'd mentioned the "Classic Records" 33.3 rpm version which I was never overly impressed with found it lacking in over all clarity. The Mo-Fi 45 rpm which I do like but the bass as mentioned is a bit "thick". I also have the Sony Legacy re-issue released in 2010 which I like and my original pressing. Then I found a recently released MONO 33.3 version low and behold it is by far, for me, the best sounding being the best pressing to date dead quiet and flat not overly bright with lots of detail. A round silver sticker indicates pressed at "RTI HQ 180 Premium Vinyl Pressing". *CAVEAT* do not buy the "MONO/STEREO Collectors Edition 2 lp Set" which is indicated at the top of the jacket it's a different animal all together. Both STEREO and MONO recorders were running during the K o B sessions. Do yourself a favour and check it out you won't be disappointed.
Mono RSD version from 2013 rocks your socks!
You have too many Kind of Blue :-) Great Review Danny thx so much for sharing
well, I didn't show the 33 Classic and the 33 RSD mono... LOL! I'm sick.
P.S By the way, like you Danny, I too agree that the MOFI 45rpm possesses way, WAY too much bass response. Honestly, it kind of ruins it because there are some other aspects of its presentation that are admirable. Shame.
Comment # 2: I must have a rare copy of the Sony/Columbia 50th Anniversary edition because mine really good and it is not noisy at all! It really sounds incredible and It is puzzling that you are so adversed to it.
Comment#3: In my humble opinion the Classic Records 4 single-sided/45rpm LP edition betters the UHQR. It just feels like it is more ALIVE at least in my system and to these ears. What I will give the UHQR is that it is the best damn 33 1/3rpm copy you can buy.
I think based on how amazing the 4 single-sided/45rpm Classic Records sounds like that the ultimate version will inevitably be Chad's next own 45rpm UHQR.
My two cents...
Oswaldo Martinez
President
Let There Be Sound, L.L.C.
Cheers!
Extremely happy with mine also. Incredibly quiet. Definitely my best / preferred copy alongside the KG legacy. Won’t be listening to the muddy and boomy mofi no more!
Haha! Same here! Cheers Spencer!
Muddy and boomy …😂
Bin immer baff, mit welch fettem Selbstbewusstsein du vor der Kamera agierst. Beneidenswert. Soweit sind wir noch (lange) nicht. 😉Ach und viel Glück beim Spiel gegen Italien heute, auch wenn es nichts nützen wird. 😜 Just Go for it.
Herzlichen Dank! Du, keine Ahnung, war schon immer ein "Schauspieler"... haha 😂
My copy is NOT quiet. The rumblings are true from numerous people BUT it’s still by far the best copy I have heard with the ticks and pops. The mastering shines through regardless. It just does. I just don’t have a dead silent copy.
I had the same issue with mine.
I gave my 45 RPM back today. Much too noisy. The solos by Evans in Blue in green were impossible. Great mix, great sound, terrible quality.
I've had my player copy for several weeks now. It was very staticky and had some pops. However, after several deep cleanings, it's more than acceptable now. You are right about how quiet the floor noise is, the music seems to emerge from a well of inky blackness. I find it a hair lean in bass and hope the 45 can punch things up a little from this but not as much as the mofi.
We are all eagerly awaiting the 45!!! Crazy, in a way. LOL!
Static and pops... Welcome to the world of vinyl.
I have the 45rpm UHQR version.
I am so jealous of your Technics SP10R turntable : )
Thanks for tuning in!
I’m fascinated and puzzled with this obsession of kind of blue Miles Davis
Me too!
I didn't know cousin Eddie likes jazz. Glad to see he got out of the RV.
No clue what you are talking about Freddie.
Hello Danny I was talking with Rob the waxed he was able to have a listen to your stereo after the HI FI show. He is not an audiophile and was obviously very impressed. I was happy to hear you're going to be on Rachel's channel very soon, I will be very interested to watch that. Danny I did a review of this record about 2 weeks ago I got number 360 I guess Chad likes me better, 😆 lol
I would appreciate you watching the video and leaving a comment on your Opinion of the video.
love your video very good, enjoyed it! bye for now, Ron
Hey Ron! Will do! Thanks for tuning in 😎
PS: indeed…… glad you got an early copy!!! 👌🏼🤘🏼
This is definitely the final one for me. 100% perfection!!!! Great review!!
Cheers Rob
I want to buy at the of this month. The only thing that have me worried about is that the vinyl inside moves and break part of the sleeve. Because it has happened with other records. When they don't put the vinyl outside of the sleeve it starts to to move while is with the delivery companies. I was thinking write to analogue productions in the moment I order it. Other pressings that are pretty silent in general are the japanese pressings. I owned some of them and usually they have nice quality sleeve for the price the sell. Cheap price, good sound, good pressing and beautiful cover. That's how I see japanese pressings. I love the pressings that pure pleasure records are doing also among others. Great video. I hope to get an UHQR soon.
Cheers Ed!
My copy arrived with the vinyl in a separate inner sleeve, inside of another plastic sleeve, outside of the cover.
@@stevemtno ahhhhhh I figured they would start doing that. Nice!!!
I hope my copy ships soon. I didn’t buy right away because I was waiting for the 45rpm. Then I decided I better get the 33 just in case The 45 sells out before I can order it.
Smart move!
Hey Danny is your Stoughton Tip On gatefold split on the inside of the spline? I noticed you didn't hold it open for long - I'm guessing not so not to highlight the split? I only ask as I own a copy of the Analogue Production - The Royal Ballet and that has a split now (it was a brand new copy ) after I opened it for the first time :-( I'm just curious if all Stoughton Tip On gatefolds suffer from this issue or whether mine (& yours) is a one off? I have a copy of KOB UHQR on order and just wondering if I should not open the gatefold or not. Normally items like this incorporate a small loop in the paper (that is not glued to the inner surface) to allow the thing to open without tearing/splitting.
Yes it was... I think they started shipping them with records out recently... I requested a new jacket.
My record store guy ordered my copy for me, so I got it in just under the wire, so IDGAF, I got my 45 MoFi and soon this 33 UHQR so I will consider my job done for the time being. Plus, I still have the generic vinyl repress to play whenever, and I have the CD for dithering around listening.
I bought this album, Kind of Blue, when first released in U.K. in 1960 from Manchester, City centre record shop. I was twenty years of age at that time. I've got to be honest never thought at that time this album would become a Jazz classic.
Sorry for being boringly nostalgic.
Peace to all.
Love these stories… it’s what it’s all about!
Can’t wait to get this. Side note, what outer sleeves do you use?
Great question... I used to use the 5mil sleeves from Sleevecity, but have recently switched to the Vinyl Storage Solution 4mil reseal, with single pocket... FABULOUS and so much more convenient!!!
Here is the second track I did for this album on my channel. Enjoy:
th-cam.com/video/PIrWFzylR7w/w-d-xo.html
Oz
Danny, do you recommend washing it before playing? I always do no matter new/ used, but I've never bought a record treated like THIS before either. Thanks!
I would. The process of making it while manual, is still the same… there’s always residue and stuff … a good clean is always a good idea! 👍🏼
I have a Japanese 1968 Sony stereo (promo) edition, dead quiet, massive 3D soundstage. Vinyl was just made differently back then, especially the Japanese ones. I’m waiting to hear the 45rpm from Acoustic Sounds, but in my experience it’s hard for any new pressings to match the older ones when they were done properly. Of course, the remastering helps, but what’s there is simply what’s on the tape, you will only get less information each time it is copied with each generation. I’m intrigued if you could do a direct comparison with your first pressing and the latest UHQR version. As you have mentioned the condition of the original is around VG+, but our ears can excuse the pops and clicks. I’m really interested to hear the difference in terms of soundstage.
I’d be curious to hear that!!! Good for you, enjoy!
Great episode Danny. Quick question. Did you deep clean the UHQR version before playing it for the first time?
Nope! Ran it through my KL Audio ultrasonic just the other day…
Great review. Are you planning to get this cleaned by Steve evans at PVF?
Absolutely
Thanks for the great review! Unfortunately, I cannot say that my copy is flawless! It is literally full of pops and clicks, and I was very disappointed that exactly this UHQR was the worst of ALL the records I bought from Acoustic Sounds! The sound is definitely great, and better than any other copy I own, but getting such a noisy copy is simply unacceptable! And by the way, my copy's S/N is in the 2300's, so earlier than yours. Also the cover has a crack in the center (like your's) and on the spine as well. I think Chad should look into these issues, because as it is now, this is NOT the quality that we expected!
Request a new copy and jacket replacement! 🤘🏻
@@SonicFlare I second that - they will replace it. I am sick of this 15% - 20% failure rate on all new records. After a few of these, he won't even hesitate to take this action.
I had the same issue with mine.
I had to give my 45 RPM back. Extremely noisy for 300 dollars. Just dont do that to me.
UHQR Kind of Blue does sound great but unfortunately mine came with enough crackle & pops on So What and all throughout Blue in Green that I had to send back and get a replacement copy. I’m hoping the replacement copy does not have those flaws!
I had the same issue with mine.
Hey Danny, enjoyed the video. The UHQR and the old Classic 45/33's are basically from the same metal parts and same mastering, so what do you attribute to the greatly improved sound quality of the new UHQR?
Yep, they are ... there's 2 things responsible: 1. the Finebilt hand press fully tweaked and tuned... 2. the new clear vinyl formula... add those two together and you have massive improvement.
I still haven’t done mine. Maybe soon! It’s a phenomenal listen.
The MoFi is not just too much bass...it's also the sound of the bass, which is overripe and boomy, with a metallic top end to balance the bass, where the cymbals are more of the sound of striking the cymbal without enough of the shimmer, and loses the beautiful, shiny character this recording actually has. The live mix and mastering Bernie Grundman did is fabulous, and is essentially faultless sounding. It truly sounds "right". If you don't have that, whether the original release or the current one, and may not be able to spend for it, get the current hi res download or the old Sony SACD that Mark Wilder did...they are both excellent, as is the CD version released a I think a couple of years before the SACD (which is the same mix, mastered slightly differently aside from the format difference). The vintage copies have a certain je ne sais quoi that, on a nice copy, also sounds really nice in it's way.
Well said!
Hello Danny, is they reason they dont record the music all the way to the end of the vinyl is because the further into the record it becomes distorted?
absolutely - groove distortion rises exponentially the closer the cutter head is to the spindle; the angular velocity increases while the space to record signal to decreases. Vinyl is an imperfect medium....
I love Chad’s enthusiasm. I have this release and I’ve read the comments of many others who also have it. The sound quality is not in question. It’s fantastic.
If you have a dead silent copy, you’re pretty much the only one. This was pressed incredibly badly by all accounts. No. I will not be on board for the 45. I got a descent pressing of the 33 but most of my RSD 2021 haul was executed much better, at a fraction of the price.
Just found your channel. Very interesting. Please keep it up.
Thanks much for tuning in Richard!
I ordered the UHQR at the end of May...what's the expected turnaround for delivery? I'm waiting, but watching all these reviews has me frustrated!! How long did your order take?
patience... patience... hand pressed. 25k copies... it'll come!
I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and expected a 2-3 month wait but I got mine 2 days ago. : /
Sold out at acoustic sounds, looks like that might be it for this version there. Come on 45s.
Yep. I wouldn’t hold my breath on the 45…
There may be an analogue copy of reel to reel tape on Ebay or elsewhere. or perhaps a production copy 😃
yes, no doubt! LOL!
When is the 45 UHQR coming out?
Dunno. My guess would be next year. I have no knowledge inside or otherwise!
Wonder how my standard £28 pressing sounds in comparison, would I really notice a huge difference on my RP3 deck? I would love to be able to justify the spend on these audiophile pressings, it’s not about the money it’s about the perceived improvement in sound, is it demonstrably better, can I honestly say that I can hear ‘more’ sound or a ‘better’ sound, can I actually hear an improvement in the space around the musicians. In all honesty I very much doubt it, not because it isn’t there but because my old ears and that bit of tinnitus will preclude me hearing that improvement.
So, for those of you with the great systems and excellent hearing go and enjoy these audiophile pressings, I am somewhat envious of you.
Ah yes, the dreaded Tinnitus. Sorry Martin, I wish the medical field would have a solution... That said, it is really remarkable how adaptable our ears/brain integration is that even with this issue you can still enjoy music. That said, I really have no idea if you would hear a difference or not, I guess it all depends on how advanced your Tinnitus is. Cheers for tuning in and watching Martin!
Is that a rip on the inside of the uhqr jacket or a reflection?
Yes! Good catch! I requested a new jacket, might be a while, that's ok. I can wait. Cheers for watching!
@@SonicFlare Mine had the same kind of damage and i had contact with a discord member with the same problem Maybe some quality control issues at Stoughton?
@@a.vonende7885 No, I don’t think it’s a QC issue w/ Stoughton, it happens during transport when the heavy record hits the thin paper edge…
but even the inner of 45 rpm version is going slower than the outer of the 33, so whats the point? And is it really nor black vinyl, which means it won't play on a laser machine.
I don't doubt it sounds great though and you're right it will probably appreciate in $$. Be interesting to compare it to a CD.
The CD won’t have a chance against it. The fact that the inner grooves don’t spin as fast as the outer grooves doesn’t mean that sound suddenly collapses or becomes AM quality.
@@SonicFlare no it deteriorates over the playing time of the disc's side. What a great system. Whatever can be achieved at the edge certainly won't be there at the end! The inner grooves at around half the diameter of the outer are equivilant to the outer grooves playing at around half speed, 16rpm! They used to use that for talking books!
The cd will be better.
I am basically first to comment here. Nothing to tell, though, just bragging' about it. :D
LOL!
Congrats Paul, your medal arrives via mail any day
hahahaha
Paul, I think that means you get your choice of a cookie or a pin... (obviously jk)
@@NickP333 My medal are these lovely guys posting here. I took some time watching this video two times, actually. Lovely presentation Mr. D. I hope I will get my hands on this record soon enough. :)
Hi Danny, your original KoB is MONO, right? If so, you may like to try out the 2013 Sony/Legacy MONO release done by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound. These are still out there and dont cost that much, I believe, but should be in there all together with others you already shown. I know, I know, this may sounds overkill, but cos your oriinal MONO is not that good shape, well, this may be the last MONO you ever see that done from original master.
Yep! I have it...... I didn't bring it out since it was mono and I only discussed the stereo... I did mention it in my first KOB video back in May, it's KILLER!!! Glad they did it. They folded the Wilder stereo mix into mono for that release... Cheers for watching!
They can actually make an analog copy to reel to reel tape. It has been done several times during the history of music
of course they can! I have quite a few, thanks for watching!
Should I buy this? I have never owned or bought a jazz album of any kind, and never liked jazz (except for Kenny G, which is different kind of music). The choice is: on vinyl uhqr and mofi or hybrid sacd from mofi?
LOL honestly I don’t know if I should take your seriously or not.
@@SonicFlare It´s easy. Buy the Mofi vinyl or Uhqr? Or both?
Ha! Well the UHQR is now sold out… you can get it on eBay or Discogs
@@SonicFlare Thanks! I just played Uhqr and mofi. I like both. If i had to just pick one? Mofi is the one that i would go for. My nr for mofi is 023720. And Uhqr is 024573 and is flawless, no surface noise, pops and clicks etc
Have you tried cleaning it with a real cleaning machine for vinyl records. and use antistatic treatment
I bought the UHQR Analogue productions 45 RPM version and had to give it inmediately back. I had much too much noise. Specially in the Blue in Green solos of Bill Evans. Impossible.
That’s a bummer!
Hope Chad sends you a new jacket. The one flaw I have experienced with these Jackets
Can anyone offer an objective comparison to the 24-bit remaster?
Well… there’s a ton of 24bit remasters out… which one specifically?
@@SonicFlare 2013 from HDTRACKS.
I rolled around naked on my copy of this. I even think it plays better!
LOL!
It's a shame that not all records are made this way!
now that would be cool!
It's fantastic. I own two (2) copies 👍.
Note, there ARE hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of quality titles across, jazz, classical, rock & blues over the last 5-10 years (IMO) that approach 90-98% of the OVERALL quality (remastering, vinyl composition, vinyl pressing, & packaging) of this release. The likes of Music Matters, many of (their own) AP releases, some of the new A.S. series. Even some of the Speakers Corner releases, some SAM LPs. Again, I'm framing the overall quality. It's been a great decade for audiophiles and continue to grow.
I'd like from quality ears such as yours, is there available a respectable version of Miles 1960 Stockholm sessions w Coltrane you
could recommend ??? I ask because Tranes's play on much more bananas than usual during that period!
Yes, the original press… be prepared to spend bucks however, it’s not cheap anymore… VMP just did a set and Back to Vinyl too as I recall, I think Chad still has that one up for $20… the VMP of course, is sold out. LOL!
I just checked off Hair and Make up team from my TH-camr Audiophile Bingo Card.
LOL!!! 😍😎🤘🏼
This guy is picky, just like myself. I want the best sounding copy!!
✌🏼
I can somewhat understand how people thought you and Michael are getting free records, but knew it was just people spouting BS in this age of “keyboard warriors”. Really kinda ridiculous. Anyway, this vid has made me all the more exited to receive my UHQR copy, which should be showing up sometime tomorrow. So glad Chad was able to do this particular pressing. Can’t wait to spin it! Thanks, Danny!
Cheers Nick!
@@SonicFlare I received my Miles UHQR 2 days ago, and it hasn’t left my turntable. Holy hell, does that thing just sound phenomenal. It’s like hearing the album for the first time again. It really is that good. Again, great vid, Danny. Thank you! ✌️🎶🌝🔊
@@NickP333 cheers Nick!!! Enjoy!!!
Found it to be Kind of Out-of-Tune.
LOL! 😆
"came out in 1907" ^^
did I say that? I meant 1807 of course. 🤪
@@SonicFlare ^
Obviously this is highly "dumbed down" version of my original 24-bit/192K rip but it is not too bad considering the dreaded TH-cam compression scheme. No, not the same as playing the genuine article live but I humbly share it here in the hope some will get some level of enjoyment over high quality headphones or maybe even through their main systems:
th-cam.com/video/vjsUGGtl9w0/w-d-xo.html
By the way great review Danny! Keep up the good work.
Oz
LTBS
Come on!... the 45rpm will be deeper richer and more detailed than the 33
Of course… that said, the 33 is unbelievable, especially this particular copy!!!
why is that? thanks
buy from Chad and cry that your order is on hold for a decade. lol
Scalpers paradise, I have several versions already both digital and analogue, 24/96 PCM , DSD, SACD, SBM CD, Blue vinyl, Black vinyl, we don’t need any more can’t we just listen to the music and not be anal about the differences in sound quality? Yes I do have a very expensive audio system.
Of course you can, no one is stopping you… 🤘🏼
This new one is great but I don’t think this new vinyl formula sounds as good as the previous UHQRs. Mine is quiet but nowhere as quiet as my MMJ,Tone Poets or even Sam Record LPs. Also feel the actual box is a huge waste of space. I’d prefer just the gatefold and price them around $60-70. 😎. The MoFi is actually quieter than the new UHQR but yes a bit bass heavy. Also box numbers have no correlation to order of pressing
Hi Mazzy, interesting point there about the UHQR v.s. MoFi & others comparison, which makes me wonder should I go for 45rpm version or just be happy with my 1995 Classic records, which I find quiet enough. And, which is personal of course, dont like that transparent color, doesnt look "natural" to me. Thanks and cheers, Sergei.
the 45 is a must. followed by the 78 on 10 discs in 2025. LOL!!! J/K 🥳👍🏻😊
actually, the ONE is the original mono.
I have the RSD 13’ mono which was made from the same Wilder 3/2 stereo mix down folded to mono… sounds fantastic!
Vinyl...um yeah. I will stay with my hi-res digital files of KoB - in mono and stereo (both are great). Closer to the sources than vinyl could ever be. :-)
well, I guess it depends what you mean... a proper vinyl reissue is done directly off the master tape so it's really a single generation away... not saying CDs or hi-res can't be made the same way, they just aren't in reality... now from a strictly technical perspective, of course digital is certainly far more precise than vinyl could ever be.
@@SonicFlare Fair enough. What I meant was how records are first cut to a lacquer disc, from which a stamper is made and THEN the records are pressed from that. So, not really one gen away. I will admit that vinyl can sound very very good though there are many variables there. But whatever the medium, the source and the mastering must be high-quality to achieve a good end result, of course. Anyway, glad you found a version of KoB that you are really happy with.
Man you got me so stressed when you got the record in the hand and do big movements while talking 😅
I am a professional, do not do this at home. LOL!!! 😂
@@SonicFlare i won't! 😁
Thanks for your review, it was very exciting to hear your opinion on the different pressings. I don't have the record myself yet and to be honest I'm sceptical. What I don't like at all about the hype around this release is the fact that the record is announced in a big way with a lot of hoopla and discussions and in the end the record is only sent out in very small quantities on the release date, and as it seems to me mainly to people who review the record. Makes sense for marketing ;-) But why give a release date when the record hasn't even been pressed yet or can't be delivered? I'm frustrated by now. I understand the excuse that it takes a long time, but: produce the stuff and then announce it when it's ready! The whole packaging with these puny inlays is not needed by anyone either: it doesn't justify the price of 100 dollars in any way.
I don't want to come across as too niggly here, but as the comments show, some of the copies are not at all "perfect" and neither is the cover. However, for $100 it has to be perfect. Guys, I have to return records so often nowadays because of pressing faults, dished, warped, scratched LPs etc. It is so time-consuming to return the record, as there is no distribution in Europe... Well, maybe I should be a bit more optimistic about it, but I just got a lot of junk as far as new pressings are concerned.
I hear you… that said, record pressing isn’t perfect and records are far from perfect to begin with, it’s just that we love them so much… hand pressed records with the Finebilt machine take time. It’s all done manually… patience my friend, patience…
@@SonicFlare You say something very important and right! What I'm complaining about here for too long has very little to do with what you're saying!
Sorry for this writing attack!
Your explanations are really great, and as another follower wrote: as your listener, one can really hear the recording, that's how great your descriptions are. Thank you very much!
And: you have intensified my anticipation of this phenomenal pressing and I am waiting patiently! Take care and all the best!