Blue Note Jazz DSD downloads at Acoustic Sounds

[The Computer Audiophile]

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[The Computer Audiophile]

52 minutes ago, Solstice380 said:

 

@The Computer Audiophile is the reason eBay and cdjapan are running out of Yamamoto CDs!!  Wish TBM would consider offering downloads. 

David Chesky is a huge TBM fan and has tried to get these albums for years for HDtracks. The problem is finding the rights holders with whom to cut a deal. Impossible task so far. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

2 minutes ago, Solstice380 said:

 

Thats great she is into it.  My wife doesn’t have any issues with my obsession, she’s just not into it.  Congrats!

Same here.

 

When we met, she was playing CDs through the $29.99 DVD player connected to her 25" tube TV's speakers. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

4 minutes ago, smdb01us said:

Howyd,

 

I ended up getting "Blue Train" (XUNI810729D64) as I am way more familiar with this album and I suspect most jazz listeners will be as well. I did a first comparison last night but it was kinda rushed as I needed to get some work done as well but my initial impressions are good and that I like this version. Notice this is a stereo version. I listened mainly to the first track, Blue Train, and compared it against my two other digital versions I own: 2003 BN RE RM mono (RVG Edition) CD (dbPowerAmp FLAC L3 rip) and 2008 Analogue Productions RE RM stereo SACD (Oppo DSF transfer). Playing source for all these files was my Aurender N100H.

 

The very first thing I noticed was the difference in volume on all these editions. The RVG CD is definitely the loudest, significantly louder than the other two. Next is the flat transfer, which is what I would consider "normal" based on my listening patterns. Lastly, the SACD is the softest of the three, where I have to go up 7-9 clicks on my pre-amp volume. Not super important, interesting to me.

 

I will have a chance to listen in more detail and more tracks in the following days and hopefully compare between vinyl as well (3 versions) but I would say initially that this stereo flat transfer does not feel as "hard panned" on the horns as the SACD. I also noticed more details and separation on the horns on first 30 seconds of the track and the same for the integration of Paul and Joe later in the play. Speaking of Joe's drums, I think I really liked how detailed and not harsh his cymbal/hihat sounded as those can sometimes sound very harsh and tiring to me (in general, not just specific to Joe's playing).

 

So, right now, if I had to pick between my digital copies, I think I would chose the flat transfer over the other two, despite the fact that I really enjoy the mono CD version. I will add more details as I listen more. Cheers!

 

Thanks!