Matthew Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Not to be a downer on such a great deal, but I have heard horrible things about the remastering job on that set. All overblown! Besides, where else are you going to get 12 cd's for $87? I really like these remasters, think the music sounds nice, warm, and clear. Quote
Bigshot Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 From what I've heard, these are the same remixes that appeared on the 1993 release, just with higher resolution mastering. The 93 remixes were flat and distant sounding compared to the original LP release. If you already have these on cd there is no reason to upgrade. If you want the best sound, go vinyl on this. Quote
Van Basten II Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 A crazy deal on Rhino Led Zeppelin 10 miniLP cd set. I believe this is a Japanese remastering job, which they retail for $174. Price slashed to $87. http://www.rhino.com...20&cmpid=CROZEP Thank you very much. Quote
greggery peccary Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 A crazy deal on Rhino Led Zeppelin 10 miniLP cd set. I believe this is a Japanese remastering job, which they retail for $174. Price slashed to $87. http://www.rhino.com/shop/product/led-zeppelin-definitive-collection-mini-lp-replica-boxset?xpcid=CROZ&cmpid=CROZEP%3E%20&cmpid=CROZEP This thread is taking its toll on my wallet. I've had some less than stellar experiences with Rhino and their shipping. Three weeks seems to be the norm with them so add on another three weeks because this is a "special order" and maybe this will be here for spring. Quote
Van Basten II Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Am not in a hurry, with all have the stuff coming from this thread plus other finds, I might not have the time until spring to listen to it Edited January 14, 2011 by Van Basten II Quote
Dmitry Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 I've just read some of the reviews on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Collection-Mini-LP-Replica/product-reviews/B001FSDP08/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 and decided to order it. Most people who posted there, say that this is indeed a new remastering, and betters the 1994 cds. I don't have those cds to compare, so I'll have to gauge the quality of these miniLPs on their own merit. Free shipping didn't hurt either! Quote
Dave Garrett Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 My Amazon UK order is now 24 days & counting. Mine is up to 30 days. Wow. I ordered the Masters of Cinema dual-format (BD and DVD) version of the reconstructed METROPOLIS from them on January 2. It took less than a week for it to make its way from the UK to Texas. Granted, it was probably a considerably smaller package than some of the ones being discussed here, and I'm still waiting on a much larger order of MoC DVDs I ordered directly from Eureka Entertainment during the recent sale they had. Quote
colinmce Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 Speaking of Sonny's Prestige sessions, here's a box set of his individual albums as leader a la the Miles and Monk boxes. $27.72 http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Albums-Sonny-Rollins/dp/B0039ZEM6Q/ref=pd_sim_m_4And yes, like those other two sets, it is legit. Quote
jlhoots Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 My Amazon UK order is now 24 days & counting. Mine is up to 30 days. Wow. I ordered the Masters of Cinema dual-format (BD and DVD) version of the reconstructed METROPOLIS from them on January 2. It took less than a week for it to make its way from the UK to Texas. Granted, it was probably a considerably smaller package than some of the ones being discussed here, and I'm still waiting on a much larger order of MoC DVDs I ordered directly from Eureka Entertainment during the recent sale they had. It's one CD. I believe it's lost. They have no tracking system. Quote
Bigshot Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Most people who posted there, say that this is indeed a new remastering, and betters the 1994 cds. It's new mastering, but it's the same remixing. The problem is the remixing. The mix on the original LPs was much punchier and dynamic. The new mixes sound distant and weak. I think it's the use of digital reverbs as opposed to wire or acoustic reverbs and tape slaps. The new box will certainly sound cleaner, but noise wasn't the problem. The original mixes aren't available on cd so unless you go with vinyl, you don't have any choice. Edited January 14, 2011 by Bigshot Quote
mattes Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 Joe Henderson, The State of The Tenor 2 Cds $5.26 new http://www.amazon.com/State-Tenor-Joe-Henderson/dp/B000005GX7/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I22JSPQVIQ6I4M&colid=3Q8J2G6KXMNY3 Quote
GA Russell Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Posted January 14, 2011 Newbury did not respond to my Monday (Jan 10) request for a refund, so this evening I filed a claim with Amazon. Amazon says that the matter should be resolved by Jan 28 (in two weeks). Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 Joe Henderson, The State of The Tenor 2 Cds $5.26 new http://www.amazon.com/State-Tenor-Joe-Henderson/dp/B000005GX7/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I22JSPQVIQ6I4M&colid=3Q8J2G6KXMNY3 Interesting to see some (not all) Newbury orders are now "fulfilled by Amazon"! As a member of Amazon Prime, I now save $3 on each disc ordered from Newbury Quote
Ron S Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 My Amazon UK order is now 24 days & counting. Mine is up to 30 days. Wow. I ordered the Masters of Cinema dual-format (BD and DVD) version of the reconstructed METROPOLIS from them on January 2. It took less than a week for it to make its way from the UK to Texas. Granted, it was probably a considerably smaller package than some of the ones being discussed here, and I'm still waiting on a much larger order of MoC DVDs I ordered directly from Eureka Entertainment during the recent sale they had. It's one CD. I believe it's lost. They have no tracking system. Got my December 13th Amazon UK order (from a Marketplace seller in France) today, a month and a day after it was shipped. So once again, hope springs eternal. Quote
mattes Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 Joe Henderson, The State of The Tenor 2 Cds $5.26 new http://www.amazon.com/State-Tenor-Joe-Henderson/dp/B000005GX7/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I22JSPQVIQ6I4M&colid=3Q8J2G6KXMNY3 Interesting to see some (not all) Newbury orders are now "fulfilled by Amazon"! As a member of Amazon Prime, I now save $3 on each disc ordered from Newbury It's a good deal, Amazon is finding ways not to be undercut by its marketplace sellers. They also pay for shipping on book trade-ins. Quote
GA Russell Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Posted January 15, 2011 Got my December 13th Amazon UK order (from a Marketplace seller in France) today, a month and a day after it was shipped. So once again, hope springs eternal. Congrats Ron! Quote
jlhoots Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 Got my one CD too. 28 days. Usually takes a week. Quote
GA Russell Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Posted January 15, 2011 Congrats to you too, jlh! Quote
Morganized Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 Joe Henderson, The State of The Tenor 2 Cds $5.26 new http://www.amazon.com/State-Tenor-Joe-Henderson/dp/B000005GX7/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I22JSPQVIQ6I4M&colid=3Q8J2G6KXMNY3 Jump all over that one if you don't have it........ Geat version of Beatrice IMHO Quote
Bigshot Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) For classical fans, 60 CD Living Stereo box set.... http://www.amazon.com/Living-Stereo-60-Collection-Box/dp/B003UCPEJ2/ref=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music Classic Reiner and Munch. Uses the most recent SACD remasters. Edited January 16, 2011 by Bigshot Quote
Dmitry Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 For classical fans, 60 CD Living Stereo box set.... http://www.amazon.com/Living-Stereo-60-Collection-Box/dp/B003UCPEJ2/ref=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music Classic Reined and Munch. Uses the most recent SACD remasters. A remarkable collection, near every record is a masterpiece! I would be on this box like fly on honey, if these were SACDs. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 That was even cheaper a few days in December via Europe. Some great performances and recordings in that box. Last one I ordered was the Heifetz Original Jacket one, it's on the way. Quote
Stefan Wood Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 From what I've heard, these are the same remixes that appeared on the 1993 release, just with higher resolution mastering. The 93 remixes were flat and distant sounding compared to the original LP release. If you already have these on cd there is no reason to upgrade. If you want the best sound, go vinyl on this. Overall, the sound is brighter than what it should sound like. Quote
Bigshot Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 A remarkable collection, near every record is a masterpiece! I would be on this box like fly on honey, if these were SACDs. I have a few of the SACDs, and I couldn't discern any real difference between the SACD layer and the standard rebook CD layer. The mastering is exactly the same. Quote
Dmitry Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 A remarkable collection, near every record is a masterpiece! I would be on this box like fly on honey, if these were SACDs. I have a few of the SACDs, and I couldn't discern any real difference between the SACD layer and the standard rebook CD layer. The mastering is exactly the same. So do I, and the sonic difference between the sacd and cd is quite audible to my ears. The mastering IS the same, as it is on all hybrid sacds, but the dsd-encoded master-tapes are downsampled to 16/44.1 for the cd layer, whereas the sacd layer presents them au naturel. I'm still amazed how these 60 cds can be had for $2 apiece. Some of these records are landmarks of recorded classical music. Quote
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