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The Best Sounding Beatles CDs

Give me your opinions. To date, which are the best sounding Beatles CDs? I'm aware of the Rolltop box sets, the Original Master Reordings, the Japanese imports, The Parlaphone remasters...... But I have never heard a single one.

I have always listened to them on vinyl. I had the MFSL set, The Parlaphone Blue box set (My personal favorite), The Red Mono box set and several other versions. But I've never heard the CD versions.

Which CD versions sound the best?
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steelhead
318 posts
 
Absolutely agree with Narrod.

Jax is right about the Love. That sounds as good as redbook gets for the Beatles in my opinion.

In my house we throw on Cd and then vinyl to compare and turntable and cartridge makers should give me a percentage.

Have Fun!
jax2
3,031 posts
 
I'm coming from a tough standard having listened to these albums on vinyl.

Understood. I'd stand by my recommendation of "Love" - Have you heard it? Sonics, mix and mastering quality are all top notch. As far as the rest of their offerings, you and others will know far better than me. Just thought to mention that more recent, creative compilation, which I was very impressed with.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
the capitol boxes
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
None that I've heard. The UK and US vinyl releases are cleary superior to the compact discs.

Don't own "Love" as I don't buy novelty recordings.
narrod
1,064 posts
 
"Don't own "Love" as I don't buy novelty recordings."

You should give it a listen. It's not a replacement for the originals but George Martin and his son did a wonderful job remixing the songs. I know Paul and Ringo were quite pleased with the results.
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