I picked up the MOV reissue of Agharta recently. Nicely made, quiet, good-if-not-quite-great sounding record. Never heard an original, the preferred Japan press is $$. Not quite sure I'm ready to buy Doo Bop without having heard it first..
They also use original analog tapes and metal parts, it just depends on the master. I believe you are right, though, that they, like some other companies (Optimal...?) do not list the cutting engineers. The ones that I have acquired, unlike many others, always look perfect, no obvious visible pressing flaws, and so far are always flat and very quiet.
I would suggest you find the album / songs online (YouTube / Amazon samples) to make sure that you like the material. It is VERY funky and dynamic with a little Rap here and there over it, but to me not in an overly intrusive way (more like straight spoken word almost - again only about 15% or so of the album has that) And, if you like the material, I can absolutely vouch for the sound quality IF you like really punchy and dynamic rhythmic sound. The only albums that I have acquired in the last while that had that much of a stunning dynamic quality to it, were Daniel Ash's 'Stripped', Gary Numan's 'Splinter', the LOVELY Chelsea Wolfe's 'Hiss Spun', and Richard Hawley's 'Standing at the Sky's Edge'
Never heard of them using analog sources, ever. Did they update their website to mention that, now? Think of it this way. If they did, they'd have a hype sticker on every LP.
I assume all MOV titles are digitally sourced because of their never mention mastering but my ears tell me maybe that's wrong. I wouldn't be surprised if their version of The Moody Blues' To Our Children's Children's Children is analog sourced. It sure sounds it. So does MOV's version of Chris Whitley's Living With The Law. 12" singles from that record's release definitely tells me Living With The Law was recorded, mixed and mastered in the analog realm. I wouldn't let the lack of a hype sticker be the determining factor. If they put even one on a sleeve, then in brings all the other titles into play. It's like entering a relationship where she says don't ask questions about my past. Everything is then off limits, even the good bits.
I appear to only own 2 MOV's : Rare Earth Get Ready, Allman Brothers Band-Back Where It All Begins. The Allman Brothers Band - Where It All Begins Rare Earth - Get Ready Both sound great to me, and I've learned to live with a digital source, if the SQ is pleasing to my ears. .
This is where I am as well. I think well done digitally sourced vinyl still offers advantages over CD.
I definitely recall from earlier forum discussions that MOV only had the capability to cut lacquers from digital sources. As long as it is a high quality transfer I'm ok with that. I am not as sure, but believe I read that MOV was working on adding analog source capabilities. With the quality of their pressings that would be wonderful news!
This super band album of Diddley, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf is tremendous. The CD sounds incredible, very good recording and warm sound. It’s a must get for five bucks. Trust me on this one. They sing back and forth with each other, - like “Hey Wolf, what you know about the Cajun cooking.” Electric guitar is dirty as hell, and there’s great female backing vocals all over it.
Please use the artist's real name instead of riddles so we know whether it's click-worthy for each of us.
I have a couple of the MOV Depeche Mode reissues and I like them, good sound and very nice pressings. Songs of Faith and Devotion and Speak & Spell, good stuff. I also had an Otis Redding that they did but sold it as it was fake stereo. Again, a nice pressing though. Got my copy of Bayou Country yesterday, probably my favorite CCR album. Could tell it was dish warped unfortunately, it had that pringle-y look to it in the shrink. Also, the record had busted through the paper inner and was covered in paper dust. I wasn't hopeful. But man, this record sounded really good and surprisingly clean, a bit of background swoosh from being dished. I can see why the Hoffman/Gray cut is lauded, really fun listen! This one is probably going to back for an exchange though.
Sorry guys, to me the big O is always Otis. Won’t happen again. But seriously, was it that confusing? And for God’s sake it’s Otis Redding. Of course it’s click worthy !
Don't blame you a bit, I responded to a post saying Big O was Orbison's nickname. Nicknames are not copyrighted so I pointed out that you were right on with your post.
Yes they did. They mention it along with original metal parts AND / OR high res transfers. You stated that they did NOT use analog sources, they do...