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lps from "classic records" as awesome as axis bold

Hey guys I just got 200 gram axis bold as love by classic records. It is so good I almost had to put a diaper on. All their stuff can't have the resolution of the axis bold as love but can you point me out the rock and jazz recordings that are particularly better than regular lp versions or the sacd versions.

what about for instance billie holiday lady in satin? how does the coltrane and miles davis lps compare to the sacd versions?

thanks

mike
audiohifila
xiekitchen
821 posts
 
Dear Audiohifila,
I had the original U.S. Atco Peter Gabriel (as usual, the US pressing had distortion and noisy vinyl, then found the original UK pressing Charisma label and thought how could it be any better?
Decided to try the Classic and WOW IMHO much better in every way over US and UK pressings.
audiohifila OP
51 posts
 
cruz123,

Do you prefer bills Evans lp to the cd version or the sacd. The sacd sounds great
cruz123
586 posts
 
Audiophilia, I haven't heard the SACD version, only CD.
mothra
110 posts
 
The main thing abut the classic reissue is they have the mono mix, which is a rather expensive record in first state. It's a great mix and a great classic product. Not all of their stuff lives up to that standard however.
hxt1
141 posts
 
I have the original axis and the classic mono repro, they are both great! I think the mono mix sets this album apart, the bass is definitely better, I swear to god it sounds like a 4/10 with an18 cab on top driven by a sunn! Maybe because the mono has bass squarely locked in both channels? Regardless, I never knew mono could sound so good!
However I can't tell you how many warped scratched and defective classic records reissues I have bought! It is beyond frustrating! If I'm paying forty bucks a pop, I expect a good product and NO disputes when I return it!
I have some 50 cent thrift finds with sonics as good as the reissues as well.
Sighhhh... Vinyl.
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