This is a little late in coming. I have the rush original reissue vinyl collection with the mp3 download it sounds great. I was wondering if there is a difference between the mp3 download and the versions that are available on HD tracks and other high resolution websites is it worth buying the high resolution version if I already have the mp3 download?
The downloads that come with the vinyl are vinyl rips. The high res versions are straight digital. So they're definitely different.
I would expect the ProStudioMaster version at 24/96 is correct....they only had it at 44.1 previously. But I would pay the extra $$$ as this was done at 192 and I think worth the extra drive space for such an amazing record.
I was putting off buying a vinyl flat (no affiliation) but after I got AFTK's I ordered one. Almost perfectly flat now after 3 flattening cycles. They do sound fantastic. SteevG
That's what they say: "320kbps vinyl-ripped AAC MP4s". Although, in my opinion, they sound way too compressed for a vinyl rip. Too bad if they apply such high compression after ripping.
That stinks IMHO I think if I buy the vinyl, and they are offering a download code, I should get at least a cd quality download with the same great mastering...
They emailed me and told me my order was canceled and I asked them why it was canceled. This is what they told me "Thank you for contacting Pono Support and thank you for your interest in our Pono products. The order that was cancelled was the Rush, Album; A Farewell to Kings. Order Number: O-0000048821. There was some track that where corrupted and going to failed downloads. The order was canceled so you can repurchase the album when it's fixed." I never had any problems downloading them so I don't understand what they are talking about.
Aw come on, guys. Give those customer service weenies a break. Bad enough they've got to talk to real, honest to goodness customers. Now y'all come along and insist their talk make sense, too.
Got my refund from Pono and went straight to HDTracks to get the correct version of AFTK. That was my first experience buying from Pono and it was not a pleasant one.
well...disappointment on this end re: AFTK The tape drop out that was audible on the Sector version is still there (hate that nothing lasts forever). My Canadian Anthem pressing, although noisier than the QRP - and to be honest there were more pops than I expected on a QRP pressing - tonally sounds RIGHT. It seems I will never find the perfect AFTK, probably my favourite Rush release next to Hemispheres. I had great hopes for this, but I would much rather have more surface noise than tape dropouts and different EQ. Am I the only one who feels this way? ..and yes, mine has the dish warp as well
Beware if you order All The Worlds A Stage from All Your Music Store on Amazon UK because they have supplied the EU version (Back To Black 180 gr) to me. All the others I ordered from them were US 200 gr pressed at QRP. Their customer service are in denial of this despite the order details indicate shipped from US.
Nope. Mine is almost dead silent, not really warped much if at all, and I think the album sounds as good as my US JAMF original.
Could someone post a photo of a warped AFTK please? I'd just like to get some idea of just how bad this problem might be. I have every re-issue up to AFTK and they are all very flat, quiet and sound great also. Thanks
The warp is noticeable when you place the record on the table. It will appear that the record looks normal but if you press down on the label you will notice that it is not laying flat on the table. For me, the warp is when side one is facing up.
Hmmm..."not really warped much if at all"....still means you have a bit of a warp. If you have a clamp for your table it is not a big deal. I have the new pressings of Rush, Fly By Night and 2112 and they all sounded quieter than my copy of AFTK. In fact I REALLY enjoyed how 2112 sounded (just played it now). I happened to spin my original Canadian Anthem CD of AFTK and it sounded really good. No tape drop out. 16 bit, 44.1 yes but I preferred the tonality. To each his own I guess.
Not all of my vinyl is perfectly flat either but I assumed most people would be using a clamp anyway, as am I. I guess it could be an issue if not using a center clamp as far as tracking and groove/stylus damage. I'd say the chances of getting a perfectly flat piece of vinyl anywhere is pretty slim, but I could be wrong. I only just started getting into vinyl the last couple of months, so I'll defer to the better knowledge of the forum members on that subject.
