Vinyl

Catcher10 wrote: Dean wrote: ^ You are still misunderstanding Sonia's observation.    A 2nd party explanation is the issue, let her explain it then. Cause her only comment is that she feels that if digital is the base recording then the argument of what is better is futile in recent recordings.   If that is her belief then so be it....I have ZERO issue with that feeling. Seems everyone was so gung-ho to explaining what she was saying.....   "Yes I understand that, but if the initial studio recording is digital, in this case specific case  in terms of recent releases makes the argument of being best quite futile".   You might be right that I don't understand what she is saying, told by others...

Meltdowner wrote: Tom Ozric wrote: This could well be their strongest effort. I have several Omega records, I love this one, as well as Hall Of Floaters In The Sky, and Nem Tudom A Neved (I don't know your name - I am of Hungarian background). They lost me a bit with Gammapolis - some nice things throughout, but more 'arena/mainstream' rock, with some lush atmospheres. I'll have to listen to some of their other albums  Do you know if there's a difference between the Hungarian and the English version of Time Robber, besides the language? I noticed the Hungarian one was released one year later Catcher10 wrote: As a kid this album cover kinda freaked me out....With PG wearing that costume, I always wondered what the music was....Now I know it is wonderful! You didn't know ITCOTCK when you were a kid? I only have Seconds Out, I'll have to get that one someday My latest two vinyl purchases: The Arena one is 55 minute album divided between two discs but it doesn't have the large amount of space like The Endless River has. I guess it's because it has a wider groove, it sure sounds great I already said a lot about the KC remasters... so did José

Meltdowner wrote: Tom Ozric wrote: This could well be their strongest effort. I have several Omega records, I love this one, as well as Hall Of Floaters In The Sky, and Nem Tudom A Neved (I don't know your name - I am of Hungarian background). They lost me a bit with Gammapolis - some nice things throughout, but more 'arena/mainstream' rock, with some lush atmospheres. I'll have to listen to some of their other albums  Do you know if there's a difference between the Hungarian and the English version of Time Robber, besides the language? I noticed the Hungarian one was released one year later Catcher10 wrote: As a kid this album cover kinda freaked me out....With PG wearing that costume, I always wondered what the music was....Now I know it is wonderful! You didn't know ITCOTCK when you were a kid? I only have Seconds Out, I'll have to get that one someday My latest two vinyl purchases: The Arena one is 55 minute album divided between two discs but it doesn't have the large amount of space like The Endless River has. I guess it's because it has a wider groove, it sure sounds great I already said a lot about the KC remasters... so did José

I actually noticed that there's very little difference between the Hungarian and English versions of 'Time Robber'. To be honest, I've never played them back-to-back to fully compare. If there are any differences (apart from the vocals), they would be minor. And I haven't heard them in quite some time.
The Arena LP is quite exceptional sound, very 'big'. Initially, I didn't think too highly of it, too many shorter and 'commercial', or let's say 'direct' tracks, but after a few spins ( at volume), it revealed its power and intensity. Great album. They should 'vinylise' more of their albums .

Now you guys have me thinking I have to get this Arena album.....Most of the mastering done across the pond from me is very good!! The cutting and pressing is very nice with really good QC process....

Catcher10 wrote: Now you guys have me thinking I have to get this Arena album.....Most of the mastering done across the pond from me is very good!! The cutting and pressing is very nice with really good QC process.... I hate you guys!!  (at least my wallet does)

I'm sorry about that

Will they produce Kansas reissues? I just read another article about the lack of presses in the world, but somehow 13 presses appear out of the blue It's probably time someone starts thinking about producing some of those

Recently I've been spinning some 12" E.P.'s from the 80's (I don't have many), and I'm very surprised at the sound quality of them, especially when compared to the same songs that appeared on the LP proper. Cutting at 45RPM and spreading 6 or so minutes over the side definitely results in excellent depth, volume and clarity. That, or the time spent remixing and focusing on the given track is worthwhile.
And going on that theory, Soft Machine's 'Third' album would be spread over 14 sides of vinyl ( ) and definitely sound AMAZING !!!

Tom Ozric wrote: Recently I've been spinning some 12" E.P.'s from the 80's (I don't have many), and I'm very surprised at the sound quality of them, especially when compared to the same songs that appeared on the LP proper. Cutting at 45RPM and spreading 6 or so minutes over the side definitely results in excellent depth, volume and clarity. That, or the time spent remixing and focusing on the given track is worthwhile. And going on that theory, Soft Machine's 'Third' album would be spread over 14 sides of vinyl ( ) and definitely sound AMAZING !!!

The only 45RPM vinyl I have is the latest Sankt Otten album and I didn't notice any superior sound compared to their previous album, but I'll have to give them a more attentive listen. My father has plenty of singles though (more than LP's ), and one I played hundreds of times and has an amazing quality is U2's 'New Year's Day'

I finally starting digging into my latest vinyl purchases, and started with this obscure Psychedelic Jazz Rock album from San Francisco's band Light Year, that reminded me of Expresso-era Gong and Mahavishnu Orchestra. It has some incredible female vocals as well The sound quality is not ideal, especially the cymbals sound distorted sometimes, but I guess it's a problem of the original recording

Meltdowner wrote: The only 45RPM vinyl I have is the latest Sankt Otten album and I didn't notice any superior sound compared to their previous album, but I'll have to give them a more attentive listen. My father has plenty of singles though (more than LP's ), and one I played hundreds of times and has an amazing quality is U2's 'New Year's Day' I finally starting digging into my latest vinyl purchases, and started with this obscure Psychedelic Jazz Rock album from San Francisco's band Light Year, that reminded me of Expresso-era Gong and Mahavishnu Orchestra. It has some incredible female vocals as well The sound quality is not ideal, especially the cymbals sound distorted sometimes, but I guess it's a problem of the original recording