Kimo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 http://barfkoswill.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?pc=ZPDD12 Link to comment
jamesg11 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 hires?? macmini M1>ethernet / elgar iso tran(2.5kVa, .0005pfd)>consonance pw-3 boards>ghent ethernet(et linkway cat8 jssg360)>etherRegen(js-2)>ghent ethernet(et linkway cat8 jssg360) >ultraRendu (clones lpsu>lps1.2)>curious regen link>rme adi-2 dac(js-2)>cawsey cables>naquadria sp2 passive pre> 1.naquadria lucien mkII.5 power>elac fs249be + elac 4pi plus.2> 2.perreaux9000b(mods)>2x naquadria 12” passive subs. Link to comment
JazzDoc Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I didn't think there was any HiRes FZ material on download. There are a couple of DVD-A discs: Hallowe'en http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_%28Frank_Zappa_album%29 QuAUDIOPHILIAc http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quaudiophiliac If you hunt around there are some decent 24/96 vinyl rips that sound pretty good (Look for MusicLover28 who prepares them) Link to comment
Kimo Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Not the high rez downloads that you have been looking for, but, perhaps, worth a shot? Interesting to see what the reviews have to say. Frank Zappa, First Batch 2012 12 Album Deal (13CD) | Spin CDs Link to comment
firedog Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Is there a remaster of "Grand Wazoo" any where in these Zappa Remasters? I'm not sure if what I see on Amazon is the new remaster or not? Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
samtheman57 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 That is all. I am pretty much a Zappa fanatic. I (Correct me if I'm wrong) don't think the Zappa Family Trust has, or will ever authorize any downloads of his catalog, much less Hi-Res downloads. Zappa was always ahead of the curve in terms of technological advances in studio recording and gear for live playing. Unfortunately, the ZFT seem to be stuck in the old school distribution model (CD only) for the best selling titles in catalog. The best bet is to seek out the 2012 remasters, they are excellent quality, especially my personal favorite "Apostrophe" which sounds amazing, even at 16/44.1 rip. Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Qobuz has 5 albums, released by the Zappa Family Trust, available for download in 16/44.1: Finer Moments - Télécharger et écouter l'album LÄTHER - Télécharger et écouter l'album Just Another Band From L.A. - Télécharger et écouter l'album Chunga's Revenge - Télécharger et écouter l'album Fillmore East - June 1971 - Télécharger et écouter l'album Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Zakus Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I (Correct me if I'm wrong) don't think the Zappa Family Trust has, or will ever authorize any downloads of his catalog, much less Hi-Res downloads. Qobuz have 16/44 for download. Sound great. Link to comment
samtheman57 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Qobuz have 16/44 for download. Sound great. Are those downloads only available for European territories? I was blocked from downloading anything from Qobuz when I tried a few months back. Link to comment
Zakus Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Are those downloads only available for European territories? I was blocked from downloading anything from Qobuz when I tried a few months back. http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/qobuz-great-site-16085/ Link to comment
fredhammersmith2 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Qobuz has 5 albums, released by the Zappa Family Trust, available for download in 16/44.1:Finer Moments - Télécharger et écouter l'album LÄTHER - Télécharger et écouter l'album Just Another Band From L.A. - Télécharger et écouter l'album Chunga's Revenge - Télécharger et écouter l'album Fillmore East - June 1971 - Télécharger et écouter l'album I am really not very well versed in Frank Zappa's material. The Grand Wazoo on vinyl, and One Size Fits All on CD, that's it. I prefer the instrumental stuff. Always did, Should I make an effort on one of these 5 albums? I am very curious but was never grabbed by Zappa's. Except one time: I went to see a classical contemporary ensemble in Montreal doing some of his music at the Jazz Festival. I must admit I was amazed and loved every second of it. Link to comment
firedog Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Are those downloads only available for European territories? I was blocked from downloading anything from Qobuz when I tried a few months back. You can get around the block if you use a French proxy server in your browser when you logon Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
firedog Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Did get the "Grand Wazoo" remaster. Sounds better than my original LP. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
Kimo Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Here are the 24 bit Zappa downloads. Better late than never, maybe. https://us.7digital.com/search/release?q=frank%20zappa&f=12%2C16%2C17 Has anyone heard these yet? wgscott 1 Link to comment
Patrick Cleasby Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 10:28 PM, Kimo said: Here are the 24 bit Zappa downloads. Better late than never, maybe. https://us.7digital.com/search/release?q=frank%20zappa&f=12%2C16%2C17 Has anyone heard these yet? I've asked Qobuz about these and they're looking into it. Apparently the label were not aware... Link to comment
Kimo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Patrick Cleasby said: I've asked Qobuz about these and they're looking into it. Apparently the label were not aware... Maybe I should get them before they are gone. wgscott 1 Link to comment
Patrick Cleasby Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Kimo said: Maybe I should get them before they are gone. I'd be concerned whether they were genuine 24 bit if ZFT haven't made a buzz about it. it's a lot of money to blow. Qobuz seem to think they may get them, so I'm sitting tight Link to comment
gdpr Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just be aware if and where they become downloadable. Living in Belgium, these albums are not available at 7digital Dirk Link to comment
Patrick Cleasby Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 No, UK neither. Not on Amazon Ultra HD (yet) either! Link to comment
Kimo Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I may give one of these a try, at least to experiment. Perhaps, Waka. I am pretty sure that some of the later titles would have to be 16 bit digital records, though, and hence upsampled. Link to comment
Patrick Cleasby Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 19 hours ago, Kimo said: I may give one of these a try, at least to experiment. Perhaps, Waka. I am pretty sure that some of the later titles would have to be 16 bit digital records, though, and hence upsampled. Yes, the theory would be any of the the Universal series which say source = original 1630 (umatic), ie. CD master, would be totally bogus in this format. Link to comment
Patrick Cleasby Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 So check the backs of your CD cases! Link to comment
firedog Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 These seem to be the 2012 remasters, no? I'd imagine the ones from tape were digitally remastered in 24/96? Unless they just remastered the earlier Redbook remasters. I bought Grand Wazoo 2012 in CD format, it sounds quite good to me. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
Kimo Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 15 hours ago, firedog said: These seem to be the 2012 remasters, no? I'd imagine the ones from tape were digitally remastered in 24/96? Unless they just remastered the earlier Redbook remasters. I bought Grand Wazoo 2012 in CD format, it sounds quite good to me. These look to be the 2012 masters. Not all of the 2012 remasters were actually remastered, at least according to what I have read. They also used many of the original analog sources and mixes, as well. Some updates were a lot bigger than others. They may have done 24 bit transfers, no matter the source. Hence, some 16 bit masters have ended up among these downloads. The CDs note the source, so it is easy to check. In the case of Uncle Meat, the vinyl purportedly was cut from a 24/96 transfer, but it is not available as a 24 bit download. Jazz From Hell comes a 16 bit source, as noted on the CD, but is available in 24 bit. Best case scenario would be getting 24 bit transfers from which the remastered CDs, were made, but even then many of these files are sort of pointless and not cheap. Link to comment
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