The Return of the Challenge Thread - December 2019

[Joe Mac]

That one's on my Christmas wish list!!

ifs a beautiful package, both the sacds and the vinyl sound amazing (i prefer the mono mix to the stereo on both) and the whole package down to the book and box and art prints are really high quality. I thought it was priced a little too high before it arrived but now I can see what the money went on!

 

[Wicked Dreamer]

Day 4: Audiophile

I don’t know if it’s the BEST sounding album I own, but it’s definitely up there!

Al Green - Call Me

 

[DeadwaxDude]

ifs a beautiful package, both the sacds and the vinyl sound amazing (i prefer the mono mix to the stereo on both) and the whole package down to the book and box and art prints are really high quality. I thought it was priced a little too high before it arrived but now I can see what the money went on!

If it's anything like Their Majesties Satanic Request, it's definitely worth the money

 

[Joe Mac]

If it's anything like Their Majesties Satanic Request, it's definitely worth the money

Yeah I remember that being a nice package alright but I’m not as keen on it as an album so I just got the RSD coke bottle clear press with holographic cover. I got the 50th Beggars Banquet too but it was a much more skant package.

 

[DeadwaxDude]

Day 4 - Audiophile.
Play your best sounding record

Hands down the system shower, a beautiful pressing of one of the most beautiful albums ever created!

Radiohead - In Rainbows (2x45rpm Boxset)

 

[Joe Mac]

Day 4 - Audiophile.
Play your best sounding record

Hands down the system shower, a beautiful pressing of one of the most beautiful albums ever created!

Radiohead - In Rainbows (2x45rpm Boxset)

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Thats my number 1 reference record whenever I get new equipment, it’s a stunning sounding press!

 

[D Jilla]

Day 4 - Audiophile

Bob Dylan - Desire

My best sounding record is either this or the standard Rhino version of American Beauty (CB cut). It’s been longer since I played this, so it gets the nod.

 

[D Jilla]

Day 4 - Audiophile.
Play your best sounding record

Hands down the system shower, a beautiful pressing of one of the most beautiful albums ever created!

Radiohead - In Rainbows (2x45rpm Boxset)

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Nice pick- I considered this one yesterday, but I have it in mind for later

 

[Joe Mac]

Nice pick- I considered this one yesterday, but I have it in mind for later

me too...

 

[Lee Newman]

Bill Evans Trio - Sunday at the Village Vanguard

 

[blissfullychaotic]

Day 2: Rock-n-Roll
Psychedelic Speed Freaks ~ PSF



What's more rock than a fuzz tone guitar going full metal jacket with some LA acid punks driving the rhythm. This is surely one head banger that'll make your neck hurt the next morning, that is if you can keep up with them

 

[DeadwaxDude]

Thats my number 1 reference record whenever I get new equipment, it’s a stunning sounding press!

It's no One Step Ultra Disc, but it sure sounds damn amazing!

 

[blissfullychaotic]

Day 3 ~ nice package

Explosions in the sky ~ take care, take car, take care




One of the most interactive packages I own, it also comes with a poster that mimics the ground but I have it in storage, so it's missing g the final piece here but it's still a gorgeous record and package

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Day 4 - Audiophile.
Play your best sounding record.

 

[BjorgenFjorgen]

Day 4 - Audiophile

Bob Dylan - Desire

My best sounding record is either this or the standard Rhino version of American Beauty (CB cut). It’s been longer since I played this, so it gets the nod.

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I've got Highway 61 and Blood on the Tracks, and I think this is the only other Dylan I'd really splurge on the MoFi for. Jealous!

 

[Rip_City]

Didn't see this thread earlier. If it isn't too late, I would love to participate!

Day 1 - Welcome Back.
Play anything you want. Show off a white whale, play your favorite album...whatever.

Terekke - Improvisational Loops



Just shook my phone in Discogs and got this. Nice ambient release from the Music From Memory label.

 

[Rip_City]

Day 2 - Rock out...
Play some rock n roll.

Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV



Going with a comfortable classic.

 

[Rip_City]

Day 3 - Nice Package!
Play a record with great all around packaging.

Angel Olsen - All Mirrors




Don't have much that I would classify as "great packaging," but this one stood out. Tip-on sleeve, coke bottle clear 2xLP, 6-panel folded poster, and art booklet with credits.

 

[Rip_City]

Day 4 - Audiophile.
Play your best sounding record.

Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot



Perhaps another safe choice, but this one holds up AND sounds incredible on the LP format. Comes with a CD enclosed so you can compare with the inferior digital version.

 

[BjorgenFjorgen]

My partner said if I listened to all of my records I can buy some more, so I'm gonna try to get some not regularly in the rotation out for this.

Day 2 - Rock out...

Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls