Steely Dan Aja vinyl shootout

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Sam, Aug 12, 2013.

  1. Slick Willie

    Slick Willie Decisively Indecisive

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    sweet VA.

    There will be an "S" in the wax, for this one and IIRC, a SX?
     
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  2. webmatador

    webmatador Friend Of The People

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    Austin, TX, USA
    From Discogs: "Many records that were pressed there can be identified by the letter "S" or a backwards "S" (Ƨ) etched into the runouts. Frequently there will be a "S 1", "S 2" "1 S", "2 S", etc."
     
  3. Echoes Myron

    Echoes Myron Forum Resident

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    USA
    It always seemed odd to me that the flip side to these often have T1, which seems to be associated with Terre Haute? I know metal parts could be used across different pressing plants which is what I assume happened here.
     
  4. alexpop

    alexpop Power pop + other bad habits....

    What's the going price of the MoFi?
     
  5. Chemguy

    Chemguy Forum Resident

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    Spent $9.00 to get a used one a couple of years ago. I think it’s my fave, over the AB-1006, but just by a hair. Less IGD with the Mofi.

    What I’m waiting for...45 rpm 2 lp Aja! My dream.
     
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  6. alexpop

    alexpop Power pop + other bad habits....

    Aja? bargain MFSL!!!
    I got Sticky Fingers MFSL for 14.00 ..I like it, though not popular.
     
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  7. Chemguy

    Chemguy Forum Resident

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    Don’t worry about the Mofi at all. It’s quite good, as I mentioned. Good as my AB-1006, maybe better. I do not hear what some others have criticized, and I plain disagree with some aspersions cast at the Mofi.
     
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  8. Tgreg

    Tgreg Forum Resident

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    Nashville, TN
    Anyone heard the german pressing?
     
  9. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    Fort Worth TX
    I found a gorgeous Aja vinyl MFSL pressing on Saturday at my favorite record store for $25.......I passed on it because the line was long at the counter, and I needed to be across town in the next 15 minutes. By the way, that record shop was packed to the gills, and lot's of merchandise was being sold........those who say physical media is dying a quick death are crazy. :crazy::blah: I'm going back today after work to see if it's still available..
     
  10. AnalogJ

    AnalogJ Hearing In Stereo Since 1959

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    Salem, MA
    Why? It's really not a good mastering. There are better sounding pressings. It suffers from the infamous "smile" EQ. It's harsh and bright on top. The midrange is sucked out. Sure, the vinyl will be quiet. And if you really need to spend $25 to find out for yourself, go to town. Call them. I'm sure they'll put it aside for you. But there are better ways to spend $25, in my opinion, including getting a clean AB-1006 US copy.
     
  11. katstep

    katstep Professional Cat Herder

    FYI, although some like the MFSL, I found it to be bottom of the heap in a shootout, with the original AB 1006, the Cisco and even the stock AA1006 beating it. On my system the MOFI sounded grainy and harsh. Sold it right away. YMMV.
     
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  12. alexpop

    alexpop Power pop + other bad habits....

    Good score I got Mintee for 30.00.
     
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  13. I am not crazy. Physical media will live longer than me. Good luck on your visit.:wave:
     
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  14. marcb

    marcb Senior Member

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    DC area
    Physical digital media isn’t dead yet, but it is clearly dying a quick death. Just look at the retail options - both in the number of retailers, the space dedicated to it, and the variety of product available - for physical digital media just two or three years vs today.

    New hardware and software will become harder and harder to find. Thinking otherwise is just wishful thinking.

    And FWIW you dodged a bullet on the MFSL Aja. It’s a nice collector piece, but that’s about it.
     
  15. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    Fort Worth TX
    I have several clean AB 1006's......I want to hear the MFSL with my own ears.
     
  16. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    Fort Worth TX
    I didn't mention digital. Thanks for the advice, but I want to hear the MFSL with my own set of ears.
     
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  17. I am not going to agree with you and when i am buried deep into the ground, i will hear you say "that silly english guy who lived in France was right; bless him":wave:
     
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  18. Echoes Myron

    Echoes Myron Forum Resident

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    USA
    It is not as dreadful as its reputation and certainly listenable, but the AB1006 is far superior from an EQ perspective.

    Interested to hear your thoughts when you get a copy.
     
  19. AudiophilePhil

    AudiophilePhil Senior Member

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    San Diego, CA
    I have AA1006, the Cisco and the Mobile Fidelity. They are all good sounding pressings but the Cisco is the least desirable compared to the other two. The Mobile Fidelity and the AA1006 are better each in their own right. I still have to get a nice copy of the AB1006 though.
     
  20. c-eling

    c-eling They're made of light,We never would have guessed

    Nothing wrong with that, multiple variations found at a good price is pretty cool. Found a VIM 4039 Japan 1980 in exquisite condition a couple years ago for under 10, of course it went home with me :)
     
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  21. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    Fort Worth TX
    It's such a great album. I already own 4 vinyl copies and 3 digital.......oh well, they are fun to compare. :cool:
     
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  22. thxphotog

    thxphotog Camera Nerd Cycling Nerd Guitar Nerd Dietary Nerd

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    Los Angeles, CA
    I mentioned in another thread that I found a pristine copy of the AA 1006 not knowing that the AB was the holy grail. That said, the AA sounds glorious to me so I certainly have the AB on my must buy list because I can't imagine it being better. But if it is.....wow! At the moment, on Discogs if I want to but an AB in the same condition (NM) as my AA, it's a pretty big price tag. So will be fun to potentially come across one in a shop for a more 'reasonable' price.
     
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  23. cwd

    cwd Forum Resident

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    Clarksville, TN
    do you mean that the AA you have sounds glorious?
     
  24. thxphotog

    thxphotog Camera Nerd Cycling Nerd Guitar Nerd Dietary Nerd

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    Los Angeles, CA
    Yes, good catch. Post edited just in time! :)
     
  25. Moonchild

    Moonchild Forum Resident

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