Beatles Mono VINYL Box Set - 8th September 2014 Release Date (Part 2)

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  1. googlymoogly

    googlymoogly Forum Resident

    +1. I'd be much happier if record plants expended their energy on producing consistently good 140-150 gram pressings.
     
  2. KeithH

    KeithH Success With Honor...then and now

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    Handwritten.
     
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  3. howlinrock

    howlinrock Forum Resident In Memoriam

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    I can't decide to by the whole box (and from where?)or specific LP's.
     
  4. keith65

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    Agree but for some one-speaker mono can be pretty cool...but with you on this.
     
  5. KariK

    KariK Forum Resident

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    I usually support Keltainen Jäänsärkijä. I think it's absolutely the best record dealer in Helsinki area and I want to keep them in business. For example I bought all three Zep Super Deluxe Sets from there and paid total 375 euros. I think it was even cheaper than Äx's price with stamps. My guess is that the Mono box will also be cheaper there like previous Beatles boxes have been.
     
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  6. Dr. J.

    Dr. J. Music is in my soul

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    Why would anyone want to listen to mono records through one speaker only? It's more than just volume, right? I can't speak for the Beatles in mono, but all my well-produced mono records sound almost like stereo--in the sense that I often get the vocals in the center of the soundstage with the other instruments floating out of the left and right speakers. It's pretty awesome to see people's reaction when they swear music is coming out of my center channel speaker and then put their ear up to it and hear nothing.
     
  7. Yeah. Then the gas for my Audi would be a bit cheaper
     
  8. matt0505

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    When I look at that picture on the previous page I guess the first thing that comes to mind is how does that Y cable setup really make a difference?

    I mean...you're sending 2 cables into 1, and then you're sending that 1 back out of 2. What is really the difference between that and just using one Red/White cable?
     
  9. Lost Monkey

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    This looks like the set to get.. I have been hoping for this (with a better quality pressing) since the Rainbo fiasco.


    I have my "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be" from Rainbo (each exchanged 2 times- still not 100%) and I'll be happy to add this set to the group...

    Pre-ordered today - Amazon.ca
     
  10. MrRom92

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    You're summing the signal which removes out of phase information - which on a mono record, is all noise. It makes a very big difference. Somewhat less on a new or minty mono record, but still a difference as there is still surface rumble and other noise that isn't quite "surface noise" per se but is still inherent to even the best of vinyl records. Think of it as a signal purifier. You can expect more stable imaging and a perfectly centered mono "soundstage" on the best of records. Those in worse condition will have surface noise dramatically reduced, and the remaining noise less noticeable and distracting.


    Also, as for the diagram that was posted previously, I would recommend using it after the phono pre-amp and not before it, if possible on your setup.
     
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  11. Steve Hoffman

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    Glad I could help.
     
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  12. Steve Hoffman

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    Please, people, read the above. Do you understand why now? Important if you're going to play hours of mono vinyl.
     
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  13. jamesmaya

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    After the dust settles, it sure would be interesting to hear from an insider a blow-by-blow account of how the decision came about to go back to the analog masters (and pardon me if that information has already come to light in these threads!). My impression is that the 2009 stereo vinyl reissues were generally well-received with the major misstep being Rainbo. So, they could have decided to fix just that problem (which they did) but stick with the digital mastering, and called it a day.
     
  14. keith65

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    From Fremers post: "The EMI representative told me that after absorbing the criticism heaped on the digitally sourced stereo box—including the extensive analogplanet.com coverage, which was correctly construed as constructive criticism—the decision was made to produce the mono LPs using an all analog mastering chain."
     
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  15. They definitely stated over again after working the mono from digital so they spent more time and money than originally planned.

    A smart move but probably wouldn't have happened if the Rainbo pressing issue hadn't come up. I doubt Analogue Planet aaa raves alone would have changed their direction. Look zeps sound great and they are not all aaa
     
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  16. jamesmaya

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    Precisely, well-stated. Seems that commerce (the "bottom-line") was not necessarily the driving factor in this turnabout. "Art" prevailed! :)
     
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  17. mrjinks

    mrjinks Optimistically Challenged

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    Not to mention, they promise "Sleeve artwork identical to the originals" - to me that certainly implies that they'll be numbering the White Album lps.
     
  18. Maidenpriest

    Maidenpriest Setting the controls for the heart of the sun :)

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    Hello Steve hows things? What was the original gram weight ??
     
  19. My guess 140. Maybe heavier in the us than the uk ?
     
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  20. Leviethan

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    I totally agree. However, I think that the QC on this set will be pretty rigorous since they started from scratch based on complaints about the stereo set. I imagine that there will be far fewer instances of non-fill and warping coming out of Optimal. That's probably one of the reasons that the project kept getting pushed back.
     
  21. jo234

    jo234 Forum Resident

    But only if you buy them in the US. If you want to buy them in the EU, buying them individually would be more expensive than buying the box. Anyway, if you buy in the US or Canada, you'll have a lot of customs charges...
     
  22. bobsyerunkle

    bobsyerunkle Forum Resident

    I think it is ridiculous, all this fuss made about the vinyl mono remasters being AAA (all analog). How come I was not afforded the same due care and attention to detail with my mono CD box? I want my CDs to be AAA too Goddamit!
     
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  23. tim185

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    Cause they are CD's! :)

    Just kidding. Sorta.

    You Aint getting the last A with a silly CD even with a planetary pole reversal.
     
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  24. icirider

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    Thanks, I'm going to give this a shot. I run my Pro-Ject turntable right into my Onkyo receiver (no pre-amp except "on board" the receiver if that makes sense). I do have a speed box, but otherwise a pretty basic set up by the board's standards I'm sure. I have some vintage mono stuff and the Dylan box so I'm sure it'll be worthwhile.
     
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  25. bobsyerunkle

    bobsyerunkle Forum Resident

    Forgot the ironic smiley with my post :p
     
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