Jeff Beck "Truth" SACD Is Coming From Audio Fidelity

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by shepherdfan, Sep 12, 2017.

  1. tages

    tages Senior Member

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    Seattle
    I've always thought my UK Columbia mono and stereo pressings sound fantastic. The bass in particular smokes on my RP6.

    Nothing wrong with the stereo mix at all - it rocks and is a nice alternative to the mono.
     
  2. geddy402

    geddy402 Forum Resident

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    Cool. I've been looking for a nice original but think I'll hold off until this comes out. Should be good!
     
  3. kevin5brown

    kevin5brown Analog or bust.

    I hope they do Beck-Ola too.
     
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  4. bruce2

    bruce2 Forum Resident

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    I would rather they do There and Back instead of Truth or Beck-Ola but I'm probably in the minority.
     
  5. shepherdfan

    shepherdfan Western European Socialist Music Lover Thread Starter

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    Hi Steve,
    I just wanted to tell you ahead of time that I really thank you for tackling this one. I figured this one was going to be a tough one. I am going to take an especially big interest in any stories you have to tell about the masters and what you had to do. Again, a big thank you goes out to you.
     
  6. bbanderic

    bbanderic Forum Resident

    If you consider a severely hard panned stereo mix good then I guess there's nothing wrong with it.
     
  7. Lucidae

    Lucidae AAD

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    Australia
    Yes the stereo mix should be an alternative to the mono, except there is no CD with mono. If Audio Fidelity isn't going to do it I guess nobody will.
     
  8. tages

    tages Senior Member

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    Seattle
    Personally, I'm grateful that "Truth" was recorded and mixed in a more adventurous time before stereo mixing became boring and samey (drums, bass and vocals in the centre on every song).
     
  9. Say It Right

    Say It Right Not for the Hearing Impaired

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    Niagara Falls
    Yeah, they should've check with you first.
     
  10. bruce2

    bruce2 Forum Resident

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    Connecticut, USA
    No need to get smart, just stating my opinion. They will get some of my money either way.
     
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  11. recklessczar

    recklessczar Forum Resident

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    Please take good care of Mick Wallers drums!!:)
     
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  12. EdogawaRampo

    EdogawaRampo Senior Member

    Any vinyl issue planned?
     
  13. shepherdfan

    shepherdfan Western European Socialist Music Lover Thread Starter

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    Eugene, OR
    I'll also be curious to see if Steve has any stories to tell about the difference between working on "Beck's Bolero" from 1966 while the rest of the album is from 1968. That section of "Beck's Bolero" where Moon knocks over the mic for the drums is also something to think about.
     
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  14. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialistâ„¢

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    It will be great to hear Steve's results. Just to set the record completely straight in regards to Truth on CD. Every CD pressing for Truth ever created so far except for the Japan Pastmasters TOCP release, have noise reduction and or used a noise reduced source and why they sound pretty bad. I would love to hear what Steve could do with Wired.
     
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  15. Lucidae

    Lucidae AAD

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    I didn't know that about the noise reduction. Luckily I have the Pastmasters CD so I'm set. You should check out the AP SACD of Wired if you haven't already.
     
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  16. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialistâ„¢

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    I would but I'm not really familiar with Ryan Smith's work. If it were done by Steve there'd be no hesitation because I know he'd fix the one problem, if possible, I've heard on every CD pressing so far. Even if it's the recording itself it would be interesting to hear what Steve's decision would be to address the brightness.
     
  17. David P. Hill

    David P. Hill Forum Resident

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    Irving, Tx
    Shepherdfan, I just looked up in email for the email, didn't receive it. Would it be too much trouble
    for you copy and paste here? I would appreciate that. Thanks!
     
  18. Lucidae

    Lucidae AAD

    Location:
    Australia
    I'm curious what is this problem you're referring to? Maybe I can listen for it.
     
  19. jeffd7030

    jeffd7030 I can't complain, but sometimes I still do.

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    Oh man...this is great news. One of my all time fave albums getting a "special treatment"!
    I will follow this post, hope for "Adventures in Mastering", and buy instantly.
    Thanks Steve!
     
  20. Instant Karma

    Instant Karma Forum Resident

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    Florida
    I have the Pastmasters disc and like it as well .
     
  21. aakko

    aakko Forum Resident

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    Finland
    I think the HDTracks version sounds great.
     
  22. Whoopycat

    Whoopycat Forum Resident

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    I agree this yellow disc Truth does sound pretty good. I don't hear a lot of NR applied... I can hear tape hiss on it and the sound has some sizzle. I'm going to buy Steve's regardless.

    Now, a good-sounding Beck-Ola...
     
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  23. 0476pearljam

    0476pearljam Forum Resident

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    Belgium
    As you have both uk original and sundazed mono, could you share your opinion on how the sundazed mono reissue compare with an original ? Is your sundazed reissue one from the first batch cut at nashville or is it a later one cut by kevin gray at coherent audio ?
     
  24. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialistâ„¢

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    B.C.
    The over-saturation of the treble on Jeff's guitar. It's painful at high volume and sounds kind of squeezed. Blow By Blow on the other hand sounds relaxed and incredible up loud.
     
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  25. snkcube

    snkcube Forum Resident

    Location:
    San Francisco, CA
    Ryan Smith is an excellent mastering engineer. I have AP's reissue of Head Hunters on SACD and vinyl; both were remastered by Ryan. They sound wonderful and are by far the best sounding releases of the album. He's definitely one engineer you can trust to do great mastering work.
     
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