MOFI's new UD1S Santana "Abraxas" LP

I'm on vacation now but when I get home in 10 days, I'll compare my UD1S to my original first pressing. Fortunately, I thought the album was great in 1970 and I still feel the same way now. Outside of the usual hits--Samba Pa Ti--. There's a lot to like.
I hope I come to agree with Mofimadness re the fidelity.

mofimadness,

I have read the Fremer review (he gave it an "11" for sonics) and was wondering...

Can you compare, in any way, the superlative sonics of this lp with a direct-to-disc pressing?  For instance, the immediacy or the extra snappy transient response and so on?

Thanks

Mofimadness, Santana's "Abraxas" is one of my favorite albums, and I find the music both fascinating, and spectacular. I lost count of the LP's I've bought since it came out, and a few CD's as well; however, I'm not sure if I'll ever get that one; just how high can the level of sonics get on one LP? It's kind of like comparing Class "A" to Class "A+"; if you're that intent on hearing the sonics, how can you hear the music? But the bottom line is whether or not you got a loose $100. dollar bill in your pocket.

I appreciate this information, and it's a joy to know that so many people are interested enough in one of my favorite LP's, that they are willing to plunk down that much for a copy. I will have to give it careful consideration.


Enjoy the music.

Hey guys....thanks for all the comments!  Unfortunately, this title is sold out everywhere.

I wish everyone had a chance to hear this particular release.  The more I listen to it, the more I realize just how special this is.  I am also getting into the music much more than I have before.  It still isn't my favorite, but I do have a renewed appreciation of it.

mofi,

My last question wasn't for a possible purchase. It was just a question to help me understand the sonics of this process going forward. I'm sorry you could not understand this.

Cheers!