Vinyl

David_D wrote: Catcher10 wrote: David_D wrote: Can anybody tell regarding the new/newer reissues of older analog Prog recordings if there's always some digital processing involved or some are made as pure analog reissues? It depends on the artist and who is reissuing. I think for the most part they are all from digital copies, cut from a 24bit hirez file. Keep in mind some of these older recordings from the very early 70's the master tapes are either lost or don't exist anymore and in some cases are in really bad shape. You can usually check the version on Discogs and find out. For sure 100% of new recordings are all digital. The key is mastering for vinyl and not just some lazy digital copy. I can surely recommend Mercury's 2021-reissue of De De Lind's Io Non So Da...The sound quality is good and the quality of the gatefold cover is amazingly good and cool. In fact, I have only a couple of LP's with the covers as superb as that, and these are the Japanese East Wind's Direct Cutting releases from the '70s - btw with very good sound quality as well.  The only thing I could wish different with this Mercury reissue is a thinner, less heavy vinyl.

Catcher10 wrote: On Discogs the 2021 reissue is mentioning remastered from original analog tapes, so its why you feel the sound is good. Seems this band only had one release in 1972 so I am sure the tapes are in very good condition.

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David_D wrote: JD wrote: ^For those who love money more than music. But that kind of thoughts are also a comfort for us when we today have to pay a lot of money for some records.

You know something my friend.

Don’t feel bad. You’re in good company. Everything is a bloody luxury item these days. Everything has a hefty cost revolving around any special interest.

I paid 81$ CAN for Riverside’s I.D Entity blu ray media book edition.
CDs aren’t cheap either, especially the boxsets.

It is the toughest it has ever been. I’m incredibly selective when I buy something now. It must have lasting appeal.

progbethyname wrote: I’m incredibly selective when I buy something now. It must have lasting appeal.

Edited by David_D - January 31 2023 at 10:12

^ Thanks both, very interesting.

^^^Nicely done brother ! I love the reuse approach. Old TV cabinets are always a good bet.

David_D wrote: Catcher10 wrote: On Discogs the 2021 reissue is mentioning remastered from original analog tapes, so its why you feel the sound is good. Yes, the final mastering is important for the sound quality but so is recording for sure. All my experience with both LPs and CDs tells me that the quality of the recording is very important, and theoretically, you can't have better sound than the one which have been recorded.

progbethyname wrote: Catcher10 wrote: So I made some changes to my setup, my gear has always sat on the top of this big screen projection TV that is no longer working. Pic below.. I gutted the TV, took off the screen and the 3 projection lenses inside, as I figured I could add shelves and move my gear "inside" the tv. Was not sure how it would turn out, so I just dived in! My goal was to move the preamp, CD player and phono preamp to make room for my reel to reel deck. I never cared for the R2R where it was.... I added some 18mm plywood as shelves, painted them black and I'm very pleased at the outcome, better than I expected. I need to get a backer board to complete the look, that will hide all the cables. As my wife said, recycle reuse........Oh and it sounds better too  Looking good. I’ll be over soon. So what is your favorite Reel to Reel tape you have? I’m guessing it is a jazz album. Also tell Geddy, Neil and Alex I say hi