Definitive Audiophile pressings

So this ROG Superfly is "cut directly from the master analog tape source for the best possible sonic experience"

How was it that MoFi didn't know if it was the original master for their release?


The 45 RPM Mofi sounds amazing whatever source they used (it was tape at least, not DSD), but I think I'll check out KPG's cut - and to get the bonus tracks.
 
LeeVing said:
So this ROG Superfly is "cut directly from the master analog tape source for the best possible sonic experience"

How was it that MoFi didn't know if it was the original master for their release?


The 45 RPM Mofi sounds amazing whatever source they used (it was tape at least, not DSD), but I think I'll check out KPG's cut - and to get the bonus tracks.
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“Master analogue tape” is a fairly vague term used a lot. Lots of labels seem to include copy tapes, safety tapes, etc. The MoFi I believe was cut from an analogue copy tape. Wouldn’t be surprised if this one is cut from the same source and they are calling it the master tape. I’d be surprised if the bonus disc is AAA. Pretty sure the Curtis ROG was AAA for the main disc and digital for the extras. Thought it was the same with what’s going on too
 
zdkaiser said:
Really surprised those Miles Davis MoFis are still available. Prior to the whole digital DSD issue, those would have sold out very quickly, imo.

Also, really tempted to upgrade my MOV Filles de Kilamajaro to the MoFI.
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I think they repressed the Miles stuff, demand is still pretty high.

I would upgrade from the MOV. For sure it will be a significant upgrade.
 
LeeVing said:
So this ROG Superfly is "cut directly from the master analog tape source for the best possible sonic experience"

How was it that MoFi didn't know if it was the original master for their release?


The 45 RPM Mofi sounds amazing whatever source they used (it was tape at least, not DSD), but I think I'll check out KPG's cut - and to get the bonus tracks.
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It is the other way around. How is it that ROG didn't know the difference between a copy tape or whatever they were given from a true original master tape?

BTW, I don't agree with the sentiment behind " it was tape at least, not DSD" - DSD256 is a massive sampling rate and there is every reason to believe it vcan and does provide a better source for mastering than direct from tape in many instances. Certainly it is not a downgrade.

Let's separate the issue of MOFI's transparency with the issue of sonics. The sonic results from DSD256 have been amazing, and the fact that many now feel 'fooled' because they praised the MOFI's before knowing is the proof.
 
Lee Newman said:
I listened to the album Hotel California for the first time tonight, it starts off okay and then just gets progressively worse the further it goes. I don't understand the appeal at all. A greatest hits is literally all you need and even those will wear on your patience.
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I really enjoy the Hotel California album. Yeah I could live the rest of my life without ever hearing the title track ever again, and I never cared for Life In the Fast Lane, but there are some really great album tracks (Pretty Maids All In A Row is my second favorite Joe Walsh song behind In The City), and New Kid In Town is probably my favorite Eagles track ever.
 
RHANDMJ said:
BTW, I don't agree with the sentiment behind " it was tape at least, not DSD" - DSD256 is a massive sampling rate and there is every reason to believe it vcan and does provide a better source for mastering than direct from tape in many instances. Certainly it is not a downgrade.
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My comment of "(it was tape at least, not DSD)", wasn't a knock against DSD - I have no issues with their DSD releases. The "at least" was more of a comment that there could at least be some comparison between the 2 when the ROG release is out....more of an apples to apples comparison.

This was also the case with the MoFi T-Rex Electric Warrior 2 x 45 RPM and the KPG cut that was released soon after.
 
RHANDMJ said:
BTW, I don't agree with the sentiment behind " it was tape at least, not DSD" - DSD256 is a massive sampling rate and there is every reason to believe it vcan and does provide a better source for mastering than direct from tape in many instances. Certainly it is not a downgrade.

Let's separate the issue of MOFI's transparency with the issue of sonics. The sonic results from DSD256 have been amazing, and the fact that many now feel 'fooled' because they praised the MOFI's before knowing is the proof.
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This is the most confounding thing. Well before the Mofi event, we already had pretty compelling evidence of two things — digitally sourced vinyl can sound amazing and most people (if not everyone) can’t tell the difference, particularly without an unbelievable system.

The Mofi event provides virtually absolute evidence of this due to sample size of releases x the # of listening sessions by “audiophiles” with $$$ systems, oversized egos, and military-grade weaponized keyboards.

Despite all that, the number of people (on other forums, youtube comments, etc.) still publicly declaring strict adherence to AAA — not bc Mofi duped them bc it’s label neutral — is now comical. But, sadly, we (in the US at least) know all too well overwhelming evidence often means nothing to people who demand to be right at all costs.
 
MikeH said:
acerecords.co.uk

Pieces Of A Man 50th Anniversary AAA 2-Disc Set

by Gil Scott-Heron on Flying Dutchman
acerecords.co.uk

Haven’t seen much about this yet. Not sure whether or not to go for it. Their reissue of maggot brain was pretttty bad
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Was their Maggot Brain AAA as well? I remember the problem there was something about the tapes not being available, but I may not be remembering correctly. All that to say that if the source is better this time, maybe they can churn out a better product?

It's a funny coincidence that both Maggot Brain and Pieces Of A Man are records that I have originals of, but they're in conditions that are not great. I'd love great sounding clean copies of each.
 
Turbo said:
Was their Maggot Brain AAA as well? I remember the problem there was something about the tapes not being available, but I may not be remembering correctly. All that to say that if the source is better this time, maybe they can churn out a better product?

It's a funny coincidence that both Maggot Brain and Pieces Of A Man are records that I have originals of, but they're in conditions that are not great. I'd love great sounding clean copies of each.
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I dont think there’s been a AAA maggot brain reissue in 35+ years. The German DMM mastered one sounds great though, no complaints on that one which was like $19
 
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