Nobody is convincing oneself - this isn’t a head game Some of us hear the record has been embellished System dependent, sure But if all one’s other records (including other pressing of that recording) are not sounding like that it is more than peculiar I don’t hear boomy uncontrolled bass I hear too much emphasis on bass volume - controlled but out of balance Some Mofi One Steps are perfectly balanced Monk, Mingus, Eagles S/T, Dylan Just jaw dropping reference quality Some sound enhanced to me (I wish they didn’t) Carloe King, Yes Some enhanced to a lesser degree Bill Evan SATVV Scott Lafaro sounds like he is 10 feet tall The Nightfly Whether this is to stand out in the audiophile end is anyone’s guess The inner detail of the One Step process should be enough I don’t hear this type of treatment with regular MFSL records Other than the occasional smily eq from the past only softens the midrange. Count me gun shy
I received my Eye in The Sky yesterday. Flat and silent vinyl and a clear sound. I don't have any other pressings for comparison but I cannot fault this release. I have had the SACD (Mofi) for a while but the vinyl leapt out of the speakers and took it to another level.
It’s possible with an active subwoofer that can be fed with signal from the speaker terminals. Through this setup it should use the sound characteristics of your tube amp to blend in better with your setup. This sounds scary, but it isn’t rocket science: the impedance of the subwoofer signal path is super high, and no power is drained from the amp, there’s only signal. The general idea is to fill in the bottom your speakers could be missing. A properly tuned-in and placed subwoofer should not reveal its presence, you’d only miss it when you turn it off. Example subwoofers that can do this are the KEF KC62 and most REL Subwoofers. I never felt the urge to test this in my current setup, because I find the 35Hz bottom of my speakers quite low enough. Now back on topic
I have found that with my system a little placement trial and error along with the SVS app, a sealed subwoofer enhances 2-channel sound. Ported subs were generally better for Atmos and DTS X movie soundtracks, but a sealed sub, properly integrated, helped plumb the really low frequencies and generally add more texture to music. The SVS app (exclusive to SVS SW) offers a lot of tailoring options from your primary listening position. No more making tweaks back forth from the dials on the back of the sub. I’m sure other manufacturers offer app customization as well. If your curious about integrating a sub I’d recommend a sealed unit and some means of isolation; either acoustical feet or a pad to decouple the sub from the room and avoid nasty rattles and vibrations.
Anyone got and listened to "Local Hero" yet? I just got my copy this morning and very much looking forward to listening to it this afternoon.
May not be to your taste but what you are hearing may actually be accurate to the master tape. I certainly have no issues with the bass on any titles I have. Another poster admitted his bass issues went away when he upgraded from 'budget gear'. A lot of ported speakers can tend to produce bloated bass depending on room and positioning.
Same here. This release is just a fantastic version that brings a bit more of life beyond the speakers than any other previous versions I own and know, including a first UK original LP, SC,...and a few digital mix (SACD, west german Arista, Parsons 2017 remaster...the best to my ears being here the HDAD/Dvdaudio). Full sounding with an excellent warmth and low medium , detailed just as it must be, depth and width,...Love it !
Just noticed the prices for the Janis Joplin Pearl One-Step on Discogs. Were those $125 new? If so, they're selling for less than that now. Wow.
Yes, Janis Joplin - Pearl That was my point yesterday about supply > demand. Look at Muddy Waters also selling well below MSRP.
10,000 is too many for albums that already have excellent audiophile reissues in print. Pearl would be faring better market wise if the regular 45 wasn't still available to order, ditto for Folk Singer. Another issue is how "definitive" these One Steps actually are against their regular 45 counterparts.
The steam may run out by the time the 40,000 Thriller albums are out. I regret buying the Muddy Waters One Step and will be EXTREMELY selective when getting any more of these. Same thing for the UHQR's.
One of the reasons Pearl and Folksinger One Steps arent a hot ticket on the secondary is because it has been pretty much determined that the Mofi 45 of Pearl and the AP of Folksinger are better sounding. So let me see... "$75.00 for a Pearl that sounds better than the $100.00 Pearl? $60.00 for a Folksinger that sounds better than a $125.00 Folksinger?" hmmm which one to get? I dont think Id take those two titles as a reflection the market is falling out on vinyl. I think in those cases cheaper is best. Rare but it happens. (just yet...though I think it will be a different story more so next year perhaps. Who knows? just a hunch)
Weren't people complaining in the beginning of the low pressing amount and crying how they couldn't get one? Now they are plentiful and cheaper on the secondary market and we're still complaining. Lol.
I bought an extra copy of the two Eagles. I was planning on selling them at the low end of the current market rate which doesn't appear to be that high. I've never flipped a record before and doubt I'll try again unless it's a blockbuster title that's not going to have a huge number released.
At $50 to $75 a shot for MMJ Blue Notes, who cares whether you get a stupid box or not, you've been taken to the cleaners regardless.
UHQRs are a no-brainer. Order immediately and be happy. The UD1S releases seem to be hit-or-miss, which is frustrating. Given the outlay of cash, expectations are (reasonably) high, but too often the expectations aren't being met. With that kind of track record, the desire is bound to drop, resulting in secondary market price drops.
I don't think the price drop has anything to do with sound quality but supply and demand. Which ones do you feel have been a miss? Genuinely curious. The only one can think of is the Janis Joplin release because I felt the regular 45 mfsl was better.
Same here too! Eye in the Sky... couldn't have said it better..."Full sounding with an excellent warmth and low medium , detailed just as it must be, depth and width." My copy has flawless packaging and playing surfaces. Why can't RTI press like this all of the time.
Please tell me you have other copies you have actually opened and played. The bottom shelf looks sealed. The value on these is not so high as to not actually open and listen to them. I have a full set myself but have spent time with every one of them in my player.
