Big Al Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 I'm sure there are other versions that sound better than all four of these, but I wanna see which one of this group sounds the best when compared to each other. Thanks! Quote
Bluerein Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 who on earth would have all of these to compare them in the first place? Quote
LJazz Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 Anybody else see a conspiracy among the record companies to get us to spend our hard earned money on the same thing every couple of years? Quote
Big Al Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) I don't have any of them, so I'm just curious as to which version is the preferred version. Or, at the very least, which one(s) to avoid like the plague. Edited August 31, 2006 by Big Al Quote
Jim R Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 I've also come across an XRCD that came out years ago. Never heard any other version than the original OJC, myself... Quote
GA Russell Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 I only have the OJC LP, which sounds fine to me. Quote
kh1958 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 I have a different version--a Japanese CD reissue from the mid-1980s. It sounds perfectly fine to me. Quote
Eric Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 who on earth would have all of these to compare them in the first place? You might be surprised More likely friends getting together A-B-ing the various versions. Not that I would actually participate in that sort of activity ... Quote
Claude Posted August 31, 2006 Report Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) When I upgraded from the OJC to the K2, I thought it was worth it. Although I'm a SACD fan, I did not get the hi-rez version when it came out, because of my disappointing experience with many other Fantasy SACDs. I haven't heard it though. Edited August 31, 2006 by Claude Quote
Peter Friedman Posted September 5, 2006 Report Posted September 5, 2006 My version is on a JVC XRCD. It has terrific sound. I would surprised if any of the other versions surpass the audio quality on this one. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted September 6, 2006 Report Posted September 6, 2006 Just buy one. Listen. Worry later. Quote
sheldonm Posted September 6, 2006 Report Posted September 6, 2006 Just buy one. Listen. Worry later. Quote
mikeweil Posted September 6, 2006 Report Posted September 6, 2006 I have this only in the Prestige Coltrane box, which sounds fine to me, but I'd probably buy the Hybrid SACd - those I already have sound excellent, and once I upgrade my player ..... Quote
Big Al Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Posted September 6, 2006 Just buy one. Listen. Worry later. I think you guys may be onto something here..... Quote
Jim R Posted September 6, 2006 Report Posted September 6, 2006 The way KB phrases the melody on "I Never Knew"... one of my favorite things in all of jazzdom. There, I said it again. Quote
sal Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 Anybody else see a conspiracy among the record companies to get us to spend our hard earned money on the same thing every couple of years? The crazy thing is that there's a good amount of people on this board who fall for it. Quote
RDK Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 Just buy one. Listen. Worry later. But that's exactly what Al wants to do - just buy one. Can anyone fault him for wanting to buy the "best-sounding" one when multiple versions are available? Quote
bertrand Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 I'm with Al on this - I don't have this one either. So I will ask the question somewhat differently: Of all the versions out there, is there anyone to stay AWAY from? I plan to buy the RVG unless I hear it has a problem, in which case I will get the K2 or the OJC if I can find 'em. I plan on only buying ONE version in my lifetime. Bertrand. Quote
RDK Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) I haven't heard multiple versions of this one - either have the original OJC or have it on the Coltrane box if it's included there too - but having heard many other OJCs and K2s, and a handful of the SACDs and RVGs, I'd probably recommend the K2 unless you have an SACD player and can afford to spend more for the SACD. I'd probably narrow my choice down between the K2 and the RVG and leave the decision to personal preference. Bertrand: some might say the only problem with the RVG is that Rudy remastered it! Edited September 7, 2006 by RDK Quote
Big Al Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Posted September 7, 2006 Of all the versions out there, is there anyone to stay AWAY from? I plan to buy the RVG unless I hear it has a problem, in which case I will get the K2 or the OJC if I can find 'em. I plan on only buying ONE version in my lifetime. Precisely what I was trying to say! Quote
bertrand Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 For the most part, I'm OK with RVGs with some rare exceptions. I'm thinking more along the lines of the problems with the RVG Saxophone Colossus. Bertrand. Quote
jazzbo Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 I only have this in the Coltrane box. If I saw it cheap, I'd buy the SACD because I DO like the sound of the Fantasy SACDs, quite a bit (and I have a nice SACD/DVD player, a tube-output modified Sony). I also like RVGs so if I saw a nice used RVG. . . well I'd be tempted to get that. Quote
Big Al Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Posted September 7, 2006 Will likely go with the RVG, since I've got a 30%-off coupon for Borders this weekend! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted September 7, 2006 Report Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) Will likely go with the RVG, since I've got a 30%-off coupon for Borders this weekend! That sort of explains my "just buy one" advice. I have the OJC and think it's fine. From experience I'd guess the K2 probably sounds a bit better, the SACD might be good (not sure they are better than K2s) and the RVG is a big question mark for me. I'm staying with what I have and suggest buying the "best deal". Mastering differences seem to be personal, so just buy it. Fine music making, and that was also part of my post. Edited September 7, 2006 by Chuck Nessa Quote
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