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Blue Note 45rpm reissue

I am suprised that I can't find much discussion concerning the new Blue Note 45rpm reissue's from Music Matters. I got my first two and they are wonderful! Very quiet and dynamic. Solid classic jazz. Sound stage is deep and on a few occasions I jumped up because of a noise in my kitchen, (off the music room), or a knock on the door only to find out that the sound stage has expanded further into the room. Anyone else try these out or heard any other offerings than the first two?
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stiltskin
499 posts
 
Personally I would prefer mono over the stereo issues of these and other 1950s and 60s vintage recordings.

I'm not set up for mono as of yet.

If you have never heard a good system set up for mono,believe me it's worth the expense!

Vinyl is king of the hill.
dan_ed
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The stereo/mono issue was discussed early on in this thread. Most of the masters of these were recorded in stereo and then folded down to mono. So that is the way AP decided to re-issue this series. If the master happens to be in mono, then the re-issue will be mono. In effect, these are re-issues of the master recordings. Not necessarily re-issues of the original issues.
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davt OP
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Just got my reciept, the next two are on the way! I have listened to the first two sets from music matters and they are a little different the the originals, much quieter. In some ways I have learned to appreciate the "record player ambience" of the old deep grooves I have in my collection. But boy do I like these new ones. I hope they don't start to rush the pressings as the first four I recieved are absolutely perfect.
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r_f_sayles
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Interesting news, word has it that Acoustic Sounds is no longer having RTI press their 45RPM Blue Notes... Hmmmm, I hear the test pressings are sounding good from their new supplier, but with Acoustech at RTI this could get very interesting. RTI has been swamped and quality and due dates have been an issue. I wish Chad and his folks all the best and what's good for them should be great for us too.

Happy Listening!
johnbrown
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Timely post. I've been meaning to call Acoustic Sounds-it's been a long, *long* time since I've received an installment of the BN subscription reissues.

I'll call tomorrow, but it seems like a quick e-mail to all the subscribers, informing them of the situation, would be a nice touch. Hate to make another comparison to Music Matters, but MM's customer service has been great-including unsolicited phone calls from the head cheese.
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