Last year Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab released both Gram Parsons solo albums with a stunning audiophile remastering.

They're both on hybrid SACD and they're the best ever versions I've heard on any digital format.

GP : [www.amazon.com]

Grievous Angel : [www.amazon.com]

Links to MFSL website :
[www.mofi.com]
[www.mofi.com]



Really worth the extra price IMO.


By the way some Bob Dylan's albums (including The Basement Tapes) were released last year too by MFSL the same way (ie hybrid SACD) and they're also amazing.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2013-03-30 14:29 by kowalski.

hybrid SACD?????

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hybrid SACD?????

[encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com]

"A combination CD/SACD disc, which is a music CD that contains all the titles in the standard CD audio (CD-DA) format on the top layer and the higher-fidelity SACD format on the bottom layer."

I'll stick with my Gram vinyl albums thanks

@letoitloose
That's why I mentioned "on any digital format".

This said usually MFSL issues vinyl versions of his remasters too. Maybe for this year?

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kowalski
Last year Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab released both Gram Parsons solo albums with a stunning audiophile remastering.

They're both on hybrid SACD and they're the best ever versions I've heard on any digital format.

GP : [www.amazon.com]

Grievous Angel : [www.amazon.com]

Links to MFSL website :
[www.mofi.com]
[www.mofi.com]

Really worth the extra price IMO.

By the way some Bob Dylan's albums (including The Basement Tapes) were released last year too by MFSL the same way (ie hybrid SACD) and they're also amazing.

I acquired them both earlier in the year. They are my first GP purchases and I have to say I'm rather underwhelmed. I'm not quite sure what all the fuss about GP is, enjoyable but not exceptional; sounding similar to most Country rockers back in the day.

I have a generous slew MOFI CDs (check out The Feat's Sailin Shoes and Dixie Chicken) and also Audio Fidelity who focus more on Gold CDs. MOFI CDs from the 1980s and 1990s are highly collectable now and some go for in well in excess of $100.00.

Cheers,
SonicD

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letitloose
I'll stick with my Gram vinyl albums thanks

I always found those to sound very treblish, which made it difficult for me to listen to and enjoy them. Maybe the new CDs will sound much better.

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letitloose
I'll stick with my Gram vinyl albums thanks

I always found those to sound very treblish, which made it difficult for me to listen to and enjoy them. Maybe the new CDs will sound much better.

The new CD's have a very well balanced EQ. Never had the chance to listen to an original vinyl but the MFSL remasters have that warm sound (even on the CD layer) that should please anyone who pays attention to sound quality.

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kowalski


I acquired them both earlier in the year. They are my first GP purchases and I have to say I'm rather underwhelmed. I'm not quite sure what all the fuss about GP is, enjoyable but not exceptional; sounding similar to most Country rockers back in the day.

I have a generous slew MOFI CDs (check out The Feat's Sailin Shoes and Dixie Chicken) and also Audio Fidelity who focus more on Gold CDs. MOFI CDs from the 1980s and 1990s are highly collectable now and some go for in well in excess of $100.00.

Cheers,
SonicD

What are the Little Feat like? Are they significantly better than the ordinary CDs?

Love those records.

Lowell George and Little Feat are well worth listening to.

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I'll stick with my Gram vinyl albums thanks

I always found those to sound very treblish, which made it difficult for me to listen to and enjoy them. Maybe the new CDs will sound much better.

The new CD's have a very well balanced EQ. Never had the chance to listen to an original vinyl but the MFSL remasters have that warm sound (even on the CD layer) that should please anyone who pays attention to sound quality.

First of all thanks kowalski for the heads up with these discs! I took the plunge and these arrived yesterday at my door. While my SACD player is in the shop for repairs, I popped them in my car this morning and the sound is outstanding with both of these discs. I always felt these albums were well mixed and the MFSL boys have done a great job with these timeless recordings.

Looking forward to hearing these albums through my big system at home later. Hopefully I don't need a new SACD player, but time will tell.

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letitloose
I'll stick with my Gram vinyl albums thanks

I always found those to sound very treblish, which made it difficult for me to listen to and enjoy them. Maybe the new CDs will sound much better.

The new CD's have a very well balanced EQ. Never had the chance to listen to an original vinyl but the MFSL remasters have that warm sound (even on the CD layer) that should please anyone who pays attention to sound quality.

First of all thanks kowalski for the heads up with these discs! I took the plunge and these arrived yesterday at my door. While my SACD player is in the shop for repairs, I popped them in my car this morning and the sound is outstanding with both of these discs. I always felt these albums were well mixed and the MFSL boys have done a great job with these timeless recordings.

Looking forward to hearing these albums through my big system at home later. Hopefully I don't need a new SACD player, but time will tell.

Glad you're enjoying these reissues.
Both albums are great music and they really deserved that kind of audiophile treatment... Wish something similar would be done with the Stones classic albums...