Definitive Audiophile pressings

[Mr Moustache]

Received my KoB UHQR. As others already said, yeah it sounds really good. I have the MoFi 45RPM, and without pulling it out and comparing back and forth, I think I can tell it is much better. From what I remember the MoFi sounds good but was a bit disappointed by it and was expecting it to sound better. This UHQR meets my expectations. The sound stage is wide, no sibilance on the piano like I remember on the MoFi. Having this one at 33 RPM, I don't think I'll pull the MoFi ever again, sadly. I think other people noted some surface noise, pops, crackle? Nothing like that on mine. Only complain is the size of the box. A box like the Craft One Step would have been better in my opinion, but this makes it feel more like a luxury item, quite unnecessary I think.

 

[dansomeone]

So my question is, where are all of the lesser KOB pifs?

 

[tvham]

So my question is, where are all of the lesser KOB pifs?

I’m hoping someone gives up some Tapestry soon

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

Said I wasn’t gonna bite on the KoB, but with virtually rave reviews across the board....

May hold out for the 45... what are everyone’s thoughts there?

 

[wmeugene]

I know it's not "definitive," since there is a $400 one step, but the just released reissue of Donald Fagen's The Nightfly sounds fantastic. It's a Bellman cut and is a Warner Records release with their new logo. Great pressing too.. Great bargain for what it costs.

 

[tvham]

I know it's not "definitive," since there is a $400 one step, but the just released reissue of Donald Fagen's The Nightfly sounds fantastic. It's a Bellman cut and is a Warner Records release with their new logo. Great pressing too.. Great bargain for what it costs.

I might need to grab this...is it this one?
The Nightfly (180g Black Vinyl) Amazon product ASIN B08VBH5NPR

 

[wmeugene]

I might need to grab this...is it this one?
The Nightfly (180g Black Vinyl) Amazon product ASIN B08VBH5NPR

Should be

 

[jamieanderson1968]

I know it's not "definitive," since there is a $400 one step, but the just released reissue of Donald Fagen's The Nightfly sounds fantastic. It's a Bellman cut and is a Warner Records release with their new logo. Great pressing too.. Great bargain for what it costs.

I wish Rhino would release pressing info before the record comes out. It was available as a presale for $21 on Amazon.ca and now has shot up to $38.

 

[dansomeone]

I wish Rhino would release pressing info before the record comes out. It was available as a presale for $21 on Amazon.ca and now has shot up to $38.

Regarding the upcoming Rhino reissue of The Nightfly, the Q&A at Music Direct indicates it is a "breakout from the 2017 Cheap Xmas box set." According to Discogs, that's a cB cut, so ding ding ding, we may have a winner!

I told you this a while back!

 

[jamieanderson1968]

I told you this a while back!

Dammit you are right. I think it took so long to show up on Amazon.ca that I completely forgot about it

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

Said I wasn’t gonna bite on the KoB, but with virtually rave reviews across the board....

May hold out for the 45... what are everyone’s thoughts there?

I don't have mine yet (hoping it will ship next week) but from what i've read, i can't imagine the 45 being that much better than the 33 to warrant the wait (might not come out until next year) and the $25 extra it will cost compared to the 33.

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

I don't always keep up on all the news but this KoB 45 people are talking about. Is this a MOFI one step in the pipeline?

 

[JonnyH]

I don't always keep up on all the news but this KoB 45 people are talking about. Is this a MOFI one step in the pipeline?

AP

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

AP

So is it going to be a second UHQR at 45 or a reg AP Jazz at 45?

In which case, I'd imagine the 45 would be cheaper (if not UHQR) but, in theory, not be as "good".

 

[MikeH]

So is it going to be a second UHQR at 45 or a reg AP Jazz at 45?

In which case, I'd imagine the 45 would be cheaper (if not UHQR) but, in theory, not be as "good".

it’s a UHQR 45 for $125. The 33 was $99

 

[Poly-Rythmo]

it’s a UHQR 45 for $125. The 33 was $99

Ha! Just checked Norwegian prices and the one dealer here to get it has it for $240 for the 33...

 

[Urbs_hott]

Said I wasn’t gonna bite on the KoB, but with virtually rave reviews across the board....

May hold out for the 45... what are everyone’s thoughts there?

Personally I’ll be waiting for the 45. If you are willing to drop this much cash on a record, and you’re looking for the best sounding version, why not get the best sounding version?

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

it’s a UHQR 45 for $125. The 33 was $99

Right I've bought the 33. I wasn't tracking the 45. Is it just me or does it seem unnecessary? Especially at only a 25 difference?

There's not a pre order for this? Just in some AP news?

 

[Sonicpharmacist]

Right I've bought the 33. I wasn't tracking the 45. Is it just me or does it seem unnecessary? Especially at only a 25 difference?

There's not a pre order for this? Just in some AP news?

Correct, they haven’t announced a date yet, just that it’ll be coming…..sometime. I just received my UHQR today, finishing my first listen as I type this, and it blows the MoFi 45rpm away, IMHO. Unbelievably good, I can’t imagine how the 45 can improve upon it, even though technically it should.

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

Correct, they haven’t announced a date yet, just that it’ll be coming…..sometime. I just received my UHQR today, finishing my first listen as I type this, and it blows the MoFi 45rpm away, IMHO. Unbelievably good, I can’t imagine how the 45 can improve upon it, even though technically it should.

Yea that will be a hard decision to make when the time comes. Having the MOFI and the UHQR I SHOULD be satisfied.

But the part of me that is reckless w my vinyl spending will prob yolo that shit.

I wonder how they'll number those. The 25k numbers for the KoB 33 is, honestly, a huge number. Especially when the 2 ABAL's and Tull had a much lower ceiling. So I wonder if they'll make the 45s much more exclusive.