MoFi v/s UHQR


I admit that I never doubted MoFi releases but also knew I was never fully satisfied.  I loved the packaging and it just feels good owning a limited release of a special album.  Since the uncovering of their digital step I have bought a few UHQR albums and really feel they are superior.  I had not owned one prior to the controversy.  What are other vinyl lovers doing?  Are you still ordering the UD1S releases?

dhite71

I recently bit the bullet and decided to replace some of my cherished, and often played, original vinyl. I went through a similar process, purchasing a 45 rpm Mofi, 45 rpm Uhqr, and a double disc 33 rpm anniversary reissue by a record company, just to get a sense of what was available. Prices are crazy high for most of these products considering prices for standard reissue vinyl (2 to 4 times more!).

Conclusion: The jury is still out, but I think the double disk 33 rpm anniversary reissue was excellent, dead quite and quite dynamic, most reasonable purchase of the bunch and the lowest cost of these special releases. I find that both high end 45 rpm releases from the two companies were very good, (if you don't mind getting up to flip the album more often, I personally find this an issue, lazy I guess), and considering the quality of the original recordings available. Both the one's I chose to purchase, I would consider as my favorite recordings. 

I have also purchased a number of regular priced vinyl reissue's recently, and most are very good, good enough for me to conclude that I will limit my purchases of these 45 rpm special reissues.

Just as a footnote, I should add that this simple review was made using a Clearaudio Concept Turntable with Satisfy Arm, Hana ML cartridge and Icon Audio PS1 MkII Phono Preamp. Your conclusions may vary depending on your gear.   

I just checked and these records are going for $150 each at Acoustic Sounds.  Every one is entitled to spend their resources on whatever they wish, but …

i think AP UHQR or Impex One Step are all analog, whereas MFSL Ultra Disc One Step has a digital step. which is a distinction with a REAL DIFFERENCE.

you don’t know if you are screwed with the first two, 40-60 year old tapes don't always = sublime. it’s one of those random things about vinyl, but you are absolutely sure you are screwed with the MFSL.

YMMV.

why spend mega bucks for a digital step, just buy the high rez file cuz that is all you are actually getting.