What's the 1 LP or CD that makes your system shine?

[thimmy118]

1 hour ago, Teee said:

I have it in CD but sadly it sounds like , I'll keep an eye out for a good vinyl pressing

I totally agree; The CD version, which I have, is crap. In fact the SQ through Qobuzz is actually better, perhaps 80% of the LP SQ. Not sure the Japanese press version of the LP I have may have contributed to the difference.

[surprisetech]

On 28/01/2024 at 8:39 PM, AvSat44 said:

Just commenting on the Audio Nut choices. I had to look for it, but I have a 12" single of "Out of Touch" by H&O. It plays at 45 RPM, and it sounds absolutely sensational. Way better than the LP version or CD for that matter. As silly as it sounds, the 45 RPM 12" singles always sounded great. It was as if they were able to breathe. I've discovered that I have about a dozen of these. One of them, "I Hear Motion" by the Models, also sounds insane! I remember that they were a bit of a "thing" in the 1980's. Does anyone have any of these?

 

Good point.  Yes, I picked up about a dozen over the years, and they do largely sound amazing.  These come to mind:

Spandau Ballet - Gold;  Pseudo Echo - Funky Town;  Lisa Stansfield - All around the world;  Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood;  Was not was - Out come freaks.

[Cloth Ears]

I was always a bit partial to Live Art by the Flecktones, the one before that was Alchemy by Dire Straits. Both fine examples of what I like to hear live...

[Teee]

3 hours ago, POV said:

 

 

I have this LP! (I think the same version).  It was in the huge box of LPs that my mum left me when she passed.  Truthfully I've never listened to it but this has inspired me to give it a spin.  

That is very cool

[Teee]

On 25/01/2024 at 8:59 PM, Addicted to music said:

 

i reckon Private Investigation was the best album they ever came up with,  they dont write music like Telegraph Road anymore.....  Even the track private Investigation, both i cant get enough of.

I totally agree, to me D.S is very special

[AvSat44]

3 hours ago, surprisetech said:

 

Good point.  Yes, I picked up about a dozen over the years, and they do largely sound amazing.  These come to mind:

Spandau Ballet - Gold;  Pseudo Echo - Funky Town;  Lisa Stansfield - All around the world;  Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood;  Was not was - Out come freaks.

I could just imagine the Pseudo Echo version of Funky Town. I can even listen to it on YouTube. 

[Almaz]

Well I thought I had a favourite until I played Simon and Gartunkel

” Bridge Over Troubled Water “ The MOFI pressing.

I must confess I have never been a Simon and Garfunkel fan. Until today.

This pressing is so well remastered it takes my system to a new level. IMO.

Just make sure you lift your head off the back of the couch. The crosstalk makes it nearly 3D.

If someone else has a copy, can you please either confirm, or let me know I’m totally crazy, with no ear for detail.

 

 

Edited January 30, 2024 by Almaz

[075Congo]

Any of the "Dynamic Experience" CD's produced by STS Digital in the Netherlands really gives my system a surge. The warning about watching the volume is right on the money.

[Chrissie Pamphlet]

On CD: Johnny Cash Unchained from the American Recordings series produced by Rick Rubin. Sublime. Would bring out the best in any stereo.

[AvSat44]

On 30/01/2024 at 2:47 PM, surprisetech said:

 

Good point.  Yes, I picked up about a dozen over the years, and they do largely sound amazing.  These come to mind:

Spandau Ballet - Gold;  Pseudo Echo - Funky Town;  Lisa Stansfield - All around the world;  Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood;  Was not was - Out come freaks.

I'm now going to start hunting in the local used vinyl stores for more.

[Almaz]

I absolutely agree most of Dire Straits Albums are mixed extremely well which reflects in their SQ..

Actually Mark  Knopfler’s “ The Studio Albums 1996-2007 “

For CD’s these give a very good account of themselves.

[Almaz]

Sorry I didn’t keep on track with the OP’s original question. Sorry I have had two goes. My bad. I’ll stop now promise.

[Wimbo]

On 25/01/2024 at 8:04 AM, Godot said:

“The music sailed out into the night then upward towards the skies, travelling on that thin border between reality and imagination.”

 

This would have been one of the first records I bought with my own money. It still holds up as a favourite, amazing sound, a sci-fi back story and thanks for reminding me I’ve had this record for 48 years now!

Me too. Try and get the VMP Release. UNbloodybelivable.

[AvSat44]

43 minutes ago, Wimbo said:

Me too. Try and get the VMP Release. UNbloodybelivable.

And you’ve just reminded me that I’ve owned “Please Please Me” since 1963. It’s still playable and it’s mono. It has one problem and that is that someone turned the bass control to zero during recording!

[mattd2308]

On 30/1/2024 at 12:02 PM, Teee said:

I have it in CD but sadly it sounds like , I'll keep an eye out for a good vinyl pressing

This is the version to get  off  Discogs. Rated as the pressing to get. Bought it myself, and yes sounds brilliant. Is pressed at same plant their single Take a Chance on me, however, it is the B side, The Main Thing , (extended mix) sounds the business. This is the reason I bought this pressing of Avalon.

[mattd2308]

5 hours ago, Almaz said:

I absolutely agree most of Dire Straits Albums are mixed extremely well which reflects in their SQ..

Actually Mark  Knopfler’s “ The Studio Albums 1996-2007 “

For CD’s these give a very good account of themselves.

Have the same set, yes absolutely flawless.

[mattd2308]

1 minute ago, mattd2308 said:

Have the same set, yes absolutely flawless.

Have the vinyl version

[Philharmonic]

 

 

This CD album gives my set-up a thorough work-out.

Plenty of passages testing highs, mids, lows, male vocals, female vocals, hard driving passages, ambient breaks, light and shade. Obviously well produced, all tracks  sound great on my system!

[Addicted to music]

Who can forget the Little River Band.....1st under the wire album.  one of my favourites on LP.

 

 

[Addicted to music]

I actually grew up watching this lady in Young Talent Time... didnt really like her then, but when i borrowed this album the SQ on this got me hooked......OMG!  WOW!  love her or hate her,  i actually cant get enough of this,  and look where its recorded!

 

Tina Arena; Songs of Love and Lost 2 2008

 

 

[Addicted to music]

On 30/01/2024 at 12:02 PM, Teee said:

I have it in CD but sadly it sounds like , I'll keep an eye out for a good vinyl pressing

 

maaaate,  when you play this on 5.1, you're not going back.......

[Teee]

On 04/02/2024 at 4:40 PM, Almaz said:

Sorry I didn’t keep on track with the OP’s original question. Sorry I have had two goes. My bad. I’ll stop now promise.

Keep going, the more the merrier

[Teee]

On 04/02/2024 at 10:16 PM, mattd2308 said:

This is the version to get  off  Discogs. Rated as the pressing to get. Bought it myself, and yes sounds brilliant. Is pressed at same plant their single Take a Chance on me, however, it is the B side, The Main Thing , (extended mix) sounds the business. This is the reason I bought this pressing of Avalon.

Brilliant

[Teee]

On 05/02/2024 at 9:48 PM, Addicted to music said:

Who can forget the Little River Band.....1st under the wire album.  one of my favourites on LP.

 

 

Love that song, I've got that on vinyl, sounds pretty good.

I saw them live a couple of times back in the day at Twin Towns on the Tweed. Ah, those were the days, used to regularly see Wickety Wak there, showing my age now .

Anyone remember them?

Edited February 7, 2024 by Teee

[Teee]

On 05/02/2024 at 10:07 PM, Addicted to music said:

 

maaaate,  when you play this on 5.1, you're not going back.......

5.1