Vinyl _____ Show your best/worst sounding!

reesdog

Is there a better sounding record from these guys than this?! I don't think so...

Catalogue number: 494590 1.

MedozK

reesdog said:

Is there a better sounding record from these guys than this?! I don't think so...

Catalogue number: 494590 1.

Yea, its their best. I think. I want an EU version like yours.

reesdog

MedozK said:

reesdog said:

Is there a better sounding record from these guys than this?! I don't think so...

Catalogue number: 494590 1.

Yea, its their best. I think. I want an EU version like yours.

Yeah, it's a good version, I got this sent to me from some guy in Russia here to NZ about 4-5 years ago, paid a good price, but it's gone up even more in value.. I'll never sell it.

reesdog

Couple of records I'd put in the 'sounding very good' category...



Great job done here on this US version that came out last year..

reesdog

Euro version that came out last year also, sounds perfect..

reesdog

Anyone else have any suggestions on great sounding vinyl or ones to avoid?

mrussel1

I do! Glad to revive this thread.

An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

mrussel1

If you've got 20 bucks burning a hole in your pocket..http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEELY-DAN-AJA-ABC-Records-AB-1006-NICE-/282450489617?hash=item41c35c7111:g:2ksAAOSwtGlZAnGs

RobbyD462

mrussel1 said:

I do! Glad to revive this thread.

An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

I have a MOFI pressing and it's the tits!

RoleModelsinBlood31

A few of my best sounding on wax are

Boozoo bajou- satta (a German duo more known in Europe and this album is pricey)
Garcia & Grisman - self titled mofi SL
Parliament- mothership connection 1975
Doors- the doors monarch pressed brown elektra label 1967
Austra- feel it break 2011

I don't have tons on regular rotation but when I pull a random and it sounds just so much better than others I try to remember it.

reesdog

mrussel1 said:

I do! Glad to revive this thread.

An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

I have to appreciate your suggestion, as yes, that album is known in audiophile circles as a great test record for a sound system, but Steely Dan really don't do it for me sorry. Not enough edge or agression for my tastes these days. Now have you heard the band Wire? That's my kinda stuff.

But hey, each to their own and all that and any suggestions are always welcome..

mrussel1

reesdog said:

mrussel1 said:

I do! Glad to revive this thread.

An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

I have to appreciate your suggestion, as yes, that album is known in audiophile circles as a great test record for a sound system, but Steely Dan really don't do it for me sorry. Not enough edge or agression for my tastes these days. Now have you heard the band Wire? That's my kinda stuff.

But hey, each to their own and all that and any suggestions are always welcome..

That's funny... I'm going more mellow these days. Getting old I guess. I enjoy jazz on vinyl.

BIGDaddyWil

mrussel1 said:

I do! Glad to revive this thread.

An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

I have this version of Aja. It's the only Steely Dan album I own. I'm not a huge fan of Steely Dan, by any means, but this album sounds fantastic! I believe I paid $5 for it. The vinyl is in near perfect condition. Great recommendation mrussel1!

reesdog

mrussel1 said:

reesdog said:

mrussel1 said:

I do! Glad to revive this thread.

An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

I have to appreciate your suggestion, as yes, that album is known in audiophile circles as a great test record for a sound system, but Steely Dan really don't do it for me sorry. Not enough edge or agression for my tastes these days. Now have you heard the band Wire? That's my kinda stuff.

But hey, each to their own and all that and any suggestions are always welcome..

That's funny... I'm going more mellow these days. Getting old I guess. I enjoy jazz on vinyl.

Yeah I've tried to get into jazz, brought a couple of the classics on vinyl, so far I'm struggling with that genre, but I'll keep trying and hopefully get it one of these day. UK Post-punk on the other hand or anything by Talking Heads, can't get enough of that shit!

pjpitt89

MedozK said:

reesdog said:

Is there a better sounding record from these guys than this?! I don't think so...

Catalogue number: 494590 1.

Yea, its their best. I think. I want an EU version like yours.

Can someone enlighten me as to the difference/preference between the EU and US? Mine has the sticker on it as pictured above as well, is this how you instantly know it is EU?

buck502000

https://youtu.be/dZGQhvH4cnM

mrussel1

reesdog said:

I do! Glad to revive this thread. An album I highly consider as not just a classic rock album, but also one to see what your system can do..... Definitely recommend Steely Dan Aja, but in the AB-1006.. not the AA version. This is the true original first run and an absolute gem. It's what audiophiles use to show off their system, due to the gorgeous texturing and layering of the music throughout the album. There's also a Kevin Gray version, a Simply Vinyl, Cisco, and lots of other ones. But the one to have, IMO..and I went through several, is the original AB-1006.

I have to appreciate your suggestion, as yes, that album is known in audiophile circles as a great test record for a sound system, but Steely Dan really don't do it for me sorry. Not enough edge or agression for my tastes these days. Now have you heard the band Wire? That's my kinda stuff. But hey, each to their own and all that and any suggestions are always welcome..

That's funny... I'm going more mellow these days. Getting old I guess. I enjoy jazz on vinyl.

Yeah I've tried to get into jazz, brought a couple of the classics on vinyl, so far I'm struggling with that genre, but I'll keep trying and hopefully get it one of these day. UK Post-punk on the other hand or anything by Talking Heads, can't get enough of that shit!

For me it's just mood.   I assume you have Blue Train and Kind of Blue?  Those are two of my best sounding records.  Not cheap but gorgeous.  

mrussel1

On another note,  DMB Red Rocks remastered by Chris Bellman sounds fantastic.  All of the Live Trax are great but this is another level.  Hard to get now but it will come in black soon.  Highly recommended. 

reesdog

pjpitt89 said:

Is there a better sounding record from these guys than this?! I don't think so... Catalogue number: 494590 1.

Yea, its their best. I think. I want an EU version like yours.

Can someone enlighten me as to the difference/preference between the EU and US? Mine has the sticker on it as pictured above as well, is this how you instantly know it is EU?

Good question, but I'm not sure sorry, I only have the EU version. Sounds really great though if thats the one you're after..

JK_Livin

mrussel1 said:

On another note,  DMB Red Rocks remastered by Chris Bellman sounds fantastic.  All of the Live Trax are great but this is another level.  Hard to get now but it will come in black soon.  Highly recommended. 

Up for preorder now on DMB's site.