I have been really happy with my system for the past couple years and have invested a lot more into my collection. Lately this has included 3 of the UD1S records, Mingus Ah Um, Texas Flood and Monk's Dream. I did not own any copies of these so that made it easier to justify the initial cost. I have been very impressed with their sound and how quiet the noise floor is on the super vinyl. What I wish MoFi would do is simply do more of the Gain2 45rpm treatments like they have done for the 5 Dire Straits albums. Those are all wonderful and with their sale, getting those for $45 each is awesome. I don't need the big box, foam and extra stuff.
I just pre-ordered the first IMPEX 1STEP release of Patricia Barber Cafe Blue. Again, don't have this album and recently got her Nightclub album that is wonderful. I prefer new, clean and quiet over vintage.
I read through most of this thread and went on better-records site. It seems very hard to believe and I may actually have a few hot stampers naturally in my collection. I have Tug of War that sounds fantastic and they said most other copies are 'just plain awful'.
The value of these special/numbered releases is appealing and makes one feel good. The reality is that most of us will never sell them, it just beefs up our collection value on discogs. This is my hobby and my passion. I have been out on dates for a mediocre dinner that cost $150. I walked away disappointed and a bit frustrated. At the end of the day, $125 for a record that makes me smile every time I drop the needle for the remainder of my life is worth every penny! Looking at them on my display shelf is pretty cool too : )
I just pre-ordered the first IMPEX 1STEP release of Patricia Barber Cafe Blue. Again, don't have this album and recently got her Nightclub album that is wonderful. I prefer new, clean and quiet over vintage.
I read through most of this thread and went on better-records site. It seems very hard to believe and I may actually have a few hot stampers naturally in my collection. I have Tug of War that sounds fantastic and they said most other copies are 'just plain awful'.
The value of these special/numbered releases is appealing and makes one feel good. The reality is that most of us will never sell them, it just beefs up our collection value on discogs. This is my hobby and my passion. I have been out on dates for a mediocre dinner that cost $150. I walked away disappointed and a bit frustrated. At the end of the day, $125 for a record that makes me smile every time I drop the needle for the remainder of my life is worth every penny! Looking at them on my display shelf is pretty cool too : )