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"Thriller": A great demo disc!

I know I'm behind on this one. It's just for this reason that I make this post. I purchased a well played copy of "Thriller" over ten years ago. I've cleaned it and until today, played it maybe 3 times. So, what changed?...

My system. I have thousands of $ in vibration control, thousands of $ in equipment... and one meager little Acutex 420 STR that I've just remounted after having Axel re-tip it over one year ago.

This lp sounds absolutely fantastic! Maybe the best sound I've heard through my system ever... yes, ever!

What I find fascinating is just that.... on a good system, a low cost cartridge that gels in one's system, can be magic!
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moonglum
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Slaw...sounds like you're having a good time there! ;^)

Good to hear your suspension/support updates are having the desired effect!

Agreed, the MJ albums are sublimely produced. Great sound balance, pulsating bass rhythms, with very sharp and precise HF effects.

Whenever I want to give the system a good workout I'll grab one of these : "Dangerous...Thriller....Bad...etc...I'm not fussy  :)  :)

moonglum
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Audiolabyrinth :

"This is funny, I’ve been saying thriller and Michael Jackson’s greatest hits volume 1 is excellent recording’s for high end audio for years here on audiogon!"


Don’t see how a compilation album could get a recommendation for SQ since these are comprised of secondary masters i.e. a copy of a copy.

Yes, compilations can sound good but the originals are even better ;^)

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