Must have been the snake oil washing off 
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Not sure. I’m bringing to Washington to have it analyzed by the boys in the lab.
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They now might cost $1.25
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So I experienced opening a new copy if the KOB vinyl today and it was one of the worst pressings I have ever encountered. Took it to a friend’s with a $6k non ultrasonic cleaner that we set to do the best it can. No difference, noisy grooves remained. Zero purchases from me in the future. F those guys.
Just curious, was it a UHQR, or a different version. Regarding your latter sentiment, they leave a bit to be desired.
What are the numbers on both UHQR’s?
010409, just ok
012536, better
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Yep, another UHQR.
Ouch!
Another reason why I avoid vinyl!
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That would frustrate me to no end.
A wealthy friend keeps offering a free Rega P8 but I’m sticking to digital for now. He bought a $50,000 turntable, not sure on brand.
The P8 is no slouch, especially if it includes the Apheta 3 MC. Of course then there is the phono stage and software.
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I like so much THE goldcd because it dont have that harsh sound of Coltrane.
I’m willing to be a friend of your rich friend. I’m also ok if he wants to loan me some vinyl from time to time.
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Some people go ga-ga over mono, must be an acquired taste.
I have friends who only listen to mono versions of the Beatles too. Back in the 50’s & 60’s lots of families had mono tube based hifi and they sounded wonderful. I remember a tube based mono hifi my grandparents had that just sounded marvelous for what it was.
Give me 2 channel stereo please, but respect people audio enjoyment. Wonderful people enjoying music that pleases them. Good for that!
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Hard core Beatles fans prefer mono since most of their albums were recorded that way. However, I can appreciate your point.
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Similar for 1950’s and early 60’s jazz. Stereo didn’t always capture a sense of space but more often no center-fill with instruments artificially hard left or right. Good mono can offer some depth with a center focus, it comes down to preference.
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Yes, and many also simply prefer the often little louder bass.
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Yes indeed, more centered and solid, versus diffuse in some stereo releases. Sounds like a double bass.
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Thanks guys for sharing more background & perspective on Mono. Makes sense, especially since stereo was pretty experimental until the later Beatles & Beach Boys recordings among others really understood how to create an image.
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