The Computer Audiophile Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Klipsch Reissues Legendary Founder’s Early Stereo Recordings INDIANAPOLIS (May 30, 2012) — Klipsch, a leading global speaker manufacturer, today announces the reissue of KlipschTape, representing the best of the original Klipsch reel-to reel master tapes. After half a century, brand fans now have the opportunity to own a piece of company and overall industry history. Originally conceived in 1956 by Paul W. Klipsch, audio pioneer and company founder, KlipschTape served as a side-line business to provide Klipsch customers with reference quality program material, as well as support compelling audio demonstrations at trade shows. Throughout its two-year existence, the KlipschTape department was able to create seven tapes that were amongst the earliest stereo recordings ever offered to the public. In addition, Klipsch was one of the first equipment manufacturers to attempt to make direct tape masters available to audio enthusiasts. To resurrect a former milestone in audio history, present-day Klipsch representatives have worked with High Definition Tape Transfers (HDTT) to carefully preserve a sampling of Paul W. Klipsch’s original recordings. Audio enthusiasts can now purchase a KlipschTape as a physical disc or digital download. Also included is a rare 1954 interview with Paul W. Klipsch, as well as the original liner notes that accompanied the tapes. “I am honored to have played a part in the rediscovery of Paul W. Klipsch’s early stereo recordings,” said Jim Hunter, curator of the Klipsch Museum of Audio History. “After uncovering the tape collection in storage nearly two years ago, its condition left me hesitant when it came to the thought of re-releasing the 1950’s recordings. When provided with the result of HDTT’s efforts, it became apparent that brand fans were going to have another chance to experience history, and there’s really no better feeling.” The reissued KlipschTape is available for purchase at High Definition Tape Transfers and file types range from $7.99 (U.S. MSRP) to $36.50 (U.S. MSRP). Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
4est Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 It is interesting that the physical disc is the cheapest option... Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
HiFiInsider Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I ordered one last week. It's $19.99 for disc with liner notes. http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
4est Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Ah, I get it now. $7.99 for the CD, and $12 more for the case and liner notes. Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
HiFiInsider Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I received the CD today. Listening to it right now. Sounds really good. I'm happy! http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
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