Blue Note Tone Poet Series

Hi @no_regrets ,

I agree with you. I have around dosen Tone Poet reissues. Most of them are good but not anything special (in terms of sound of course) . I have a number of old jazz original issues as well as reissues that sound significantly better.

Regards,

Alex

@alexberger 

I'm curious, which of the two Tone Poet releases that you have of the Blue Train do you like the best on your system?  The mono version or the stereo?  Are you able to comment on what differences you might be able to hear sonically regarding tone, dynamics, or anything else, etc.

Thank you so much for posting these videos for us all. You are an asset to the community!

Best wishes,

Don

Hi @no_regrets ,

My first impression I prefer the Stereo version.

At least on my system I like more tonal balance of the stereo version. The mono version has more mid bass and on some systems it can be advantage. I also like more spatial information that the stereo version gives. In term of tone, details I don't see a significant difference between versions.

Regards,

Alex. 

@alexberger 

Thank you, Alex for your reply and sharing your thoughts with us!  I was originally tempted to get the mono, but now am glad I bought the stereo version.  Plus I enjoyed listening to the alternate takes too 👍

Best wishes,

Don

I just received my copy of the Stereo version of the “Blue Train” yesterday. Listened to the first LP twice already. Excellent pressing! Will check out the second LP (alternate takes) today. Highly recommend it.