Jeff Buckley's "Grace" vs. Legacy edition

Ern Dog
Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
edited May 2012 in Music & Movies
I'm just about to purchase Jeff Buckley's Grace cd but can't decide between the original 1994 version or the new 2004 Legacy edition remaster. I want the one that sounds better and I found mixed reviews on the Amazon reviews, so not sure.

Can anybody here offer any first hand experience about this?
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  • Bubinga99
    Bubinga99 Posts: 283
    edited April 2012
    I've been meaning to get that. Thanks for the reminder. According to this:
    http://www.dr.loudness-war.info/index.php?search_artist=jeff+buckley&search_album=
    the 1994 edition is the way to go. Click on the "i" button and it says the 2004 legacy edition has massive clipping throughout.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited April 2012
    Cool thanks! Interesting website
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2012
    That's interesting because I definitely prefer the Legacy Edition. Plus you get the bonus disk and the dvd.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited May 2012
    Welp, I already bought the original version.

    Besides the dvd, how is the sound different?
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2012
    I agree that the Legacy sounds louder, but I didn't notice any distortion. I really haven't sat down and done studious comparisons but for some reason I always grab the Legacy edition when I play the record. I really like that record, too ... a lot. I think they both sound good.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited May 2012
    I've listened to it a couple times now and it didn't strike a chord in me. Often times I'll listen to a cd for the first time and like it and others need a few listens before I'll like it, so that might be the case. This might be a good sign because often times cd's that take time to appreciate become my favorites. Songs that I like instantly often times I'll lose interest in and they don't sustain me.

    I also have Jeff Beck's new cd Emotion and Commotion, and there are several songs that Beck redid that are also on the Grace cd. So far I like Beck's versions better :) Time will tell though. Buckley has a very unique voice that I'm still adjusting to.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2012
    I'll have to check out the Emotion and Commotion CD. I'm somewhat ashamed to admit that I don't own any Jeff Beck music. As someone who loves guitars and guitar music, that's a bit odd.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited May 2012
    Dude you're gonna love it. Definitely put Emotion and Commotion on your short list!

    No Jeff Beck... shame on you ;)
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