Analog Productions, Rhino High Fidelity, Original Jazz Classics - comments


I have been acquiring high-quality replacements and additions to my vinyl collection from Acoustic Sounds (Analog Productions) and everything about their engineering and pressings are stellar.  Especially the UHQR and 45 RPM products.  I have just placed my first order from Rhino High Fidelity and from reviews, I expect great things.  Last night I came across a review of some Original Jazz Classics and it appears that they are exceptional as well.  I was wondering if there are any other "Specialty" catalogs out there that are also focused on the silent heavy viny, analog tape transfers, and pristine pressings that i need to be aware of.  I also have MoFi OMRs.

With any of these productions, I always look for reviews and comments concerning their comparisons to the best versions of an album before I spend the higher amounts of money.

maam522a

Check out Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series). They are excellent recordings. I can't think of any exceptions. Two standouts are the Prince Lasha Quintet/The Cry! and Ben Webster/Live at the Renaissance.

@willyht Thank you for the recommendation.  I find that i have to spend big money to get a small improvement in sound quality when it comes to my system, but the quality level of these new releases takes the listening experience up in a substantial way.  

Also check out the "Tone Poet Series" and the "Classic Series" from Blue Note.  Both are Acoustic Sounds products.

@willyht @mofimadness It looks like the real change agent in this game is Acoustic Sounds - Quality Record Pressings.  I need to look up their story.  I believe they are setting a new level with their quality vinyl formulations and stamper creation processes.

 

@maam522a Craft OJC is excellent 

Look into IMPEX as well. Great recording quality and mastered by sone of today’s best engineers. However, the vinyl is NOT the quietest. 
 

I just ordered Bob Marley’s Exodus from Udiscover(UMG). The album is part of the Vinylphile series all analog mastering. Supposed to be good.