Rate your QRP Doors 45's

Fjn04,

Wow Albert- you guys went to town. Thanks for sharing that. I have what I believe is a first press (Red label) Morrison Hotel. This pressing sounds great to me, which is why I passed on the QRP.

I agree, the original is great and is exactly the way I remember hearing the Doors. I believe all mine are Monarch first pressings and that does help.

The QRP is more dynamic since it's 45 RPM but the mix (EQ?) is a bit different. Still, I'm betting it will please most audiophiles.

The DCC's IMO were outclassed by both QRP, and the first presses I have. I agree, they were warm and pretty, but too much so.

I understand completely. The DCC are loved by many and I have great respect for Steve Hoffman. I'm happy the DCC were in my library for all the years when no other high quality options existed.

I have Strange Days, Monarch and DCC (SN/2353)but not the QRP.

We will likely revisit the Doors again, I need to get the guys in my group to bring the other QRP for comparison.

Albert- Agree 100% about Steve being one of the best. I still have, and enjoy, many LP's that he did. I think in some systems, the DCC Doors tonal balance may be a desirable one. He also MAY have not had the original masters to work with, which I know QRP did. This holds true for all, EXCEPT the first album.

I will keep an eye out for the Monarchs. Where does Monarch appear, on the label, or stamped on the vinyl itself ?