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ylee 03-06-2018 02:55 AM

Bought records for the first time since 1987
 
After reading about reputable sources of good vinyl pressings, I went to Acoustic Sounds and ordered the following LPs (180 gram):

Carlos Kleiber/Beethoven
Symphony No. 5

Carlos Kleiber/Beethoven
Symphony No. 7

Paul Simon
Graceland

John Mellencamp
Uh-Huh

The Allman Brothers Band
Eat a Peach

Prince and the Revolution
Purple Rain

An eclectic mix of music for sure. I have all these in digital format ranging from CD to 24 bit 192kHz. I bought the LPs to compare the sound to my digital files l play thru my Totaldac DAC. My turntable hasn't arrived yet, and these LPs will take a few days to arrive as well. I'll follow up with comparisons of digital vs analog versions of these albums.

AudioGremlin 03-06-2018 04:32 AM

Looking forward to hearing about your digital to analogue comparisons. Although I enjoy SACD's via an Ayre C-5xeMP I still mostly prefer the vinyl copy. I did similiar tests recently with vinyl from Analog Spark (a good service to the UK). Its a fun occupation.

radio times 03-06-2018 05:44 AM

A fair few years ago( 90's and early 2000's), I had a friend who had hundreds of old and mostly mono jazz, rock and roll and doo wop albums in the main and simply never changed to CD's. He wasn't missing out in the slightest.

Formerly YB-2 03-06-2018 08:27 AM

Don't forget that new LPs benefit from a thorough cleaning to remove any surface noise. Enjoy!!

godwinaj 03-06-2018 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2 (Post 903728)
Don't forget that new LPs benefit from a thorough cleaning to remove any surface noise. Enjoy!!

2nd that! Everything new goes though the VPI cleaner and new Mofi sleeves.

Antonmb 03-06-2018 01:22 PM

That’s a great selection to get started with your new analog rig.

Catcher10 03-06-2018 02:09 PM

Excellent mix of records on order!

Be sure to pay high attention to setup of your TT/Cartridge to maximize the sonic output. Cartridge will need some settle in time for the cantilever, depending on your choice about 20-30 hours.

Have fun!

cma29 03-06-2018 07:13 PM

Yong - Since you are into vinyl now, check out the offerings from Analogue Productions.

I especially recommend some of their Reiner/ Chicago Symphony RCA Living Stereo releases. I have some in SACD and they are quite remarkable.

vintage_tube 03-06-2018 08:11 PM

If you like jazz -- this will transport you back to the 50's in a crowded, drink laden, smokey small bar (I don't have this one -- but have the Boxcar which is OOP & expensive). This will do just fine since it's AP, 45rpm, 200g.

http://www.elusivedisc.com/images/aplp7100-45.jpg

Best Sir,

Bob

robd2 03-06-2018 08:29 PM

Enjoy ylee! Who is going to setup your new cartridge? Don't underestimate this step.


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