Mobile Fidelity Ultradisc Yes Fragile
tratliff
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Wife bought me a copy for Christmas. Didn’t receive until after due to shipping.
Finally had a chance to sit down and give it a good listen. A great album and a fantastic pressing.
If you have a chance to pick it up I highly recommend.
Finally had a chance to sit down and give it a good listen. A great album and a fantastic pressing.
If you have a chance to pick it up I highly recommend.
2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables
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Very nice Todd.
While I do not have the Album I do own the SACD and DVD-Audio both well done. -
I have a copy of that as well, but I am temped not to open it and see if it will be worth a bunch later on.
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Is that a CD, DVD-A or SACD?
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LP...
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nooshinjohn wrote: »I have a copy of that as well, but I am temped not to open it and see if it will be worth a bunch later on.
I doubt it will be worth that much more. That is unless you hold onto it for 20 years.
Every album I buy get opened. All but some of the Beatles which I already have a gazillion copies of.
It sounds great.2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables -
Yes LP.2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables
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That's one of the SUPER fancy pressings right? Like different than a typical MoFi.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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nooshinjohn wrote: »I have a copy of that as well, but I am temped not to open it and see if it will be worth a bunch later on.
I doubt it will be worth that much more. That is unless you hold onto it for 20 years.
Every album I buy get opened. All but some of the Beatles which I already have a gazillion copies of.
It sounds great.
I wish I had a few copies of Abraxas...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
That's one of the SUPER fancy pressings right? Like different than a typical MoFi.
Yes2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables -
Nice! I wonder how it compares to the Steven Wilson remastering recently discussed here: https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/185385/has-anybody-listened-to-steven-wilsons-yes-vinyl#latest
After some soul-searching and introversion, I figured out that I have a real penchant towards early 70s progressive rock, so yeah, one of my favorites
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Enjoy for sure. Classic album
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I've always been tempted by the MoFi one-step pressings, but I can never pull the trigger. But I was eyeing this one more so than past releases. Great gift!Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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displayname wrote: »I've always been tempted by the MoFi one-step pressings, but I can never pull the trigger. But I was eyeing this one more so than past releases. Great gift!
It is a great gift. I also have the SRV, Donald Fagan and Marvin Gaye.
They are pricy but not really that far of a stretch than what I pay for some original pressings or unopened MFSL from the 70’s and 80’s.
If you have not tried one you should get while you can.2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables -
VERY cool. I don't do vinyl, but if I did, I would have this one!
I have the gold CD (both the Atlantic ones (both versions)) and the MFSL one, the Japanese SACD, the DVD-A, the original Japanese pressing, remastered Japanese pressing (original with the white tray), remastered US CD, and the re-remaster of the US CD.
I bet this one sounds excellent!
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My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
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I also got this after Christmas but have not played it yet. Good to hear its a good pressing. Now lets see how much it goes up in price! Anaheim Hills CA,
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nooshinjohn wrote: »I have a copy of that as well, but I am temped not to open it and see if it will be worth a bunch later on.
I doubt it will be worth that much more. That is unless you hold onto it for 20 years.
Every album I buy get opened. All but some of the Beatles which I already have a gazillion copies of.
It sounds great.
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afterburnt wrote: »In twenty years anyone that would be interested in it will be dead.
That's what I'm thinking too. When the baby boomers fade away the prices will go down. Its crazy that Abraxas UDS1 has gone up to 1,300.00 on Discogs!
Anaheim Hills CA,
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2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703 -
afterburnt wrote: »In twenty years anyone that would be interested in it will be dead.
That's what I'm thinking too. When the baby boomers fade away the prices will go down.
It sounds like some people didn't raise their children properly.
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afterburnt wrote: »nooshinjohn wrote: »I have a copy of that as well, but I am temped not to open it and see if it will be worth a bunch later on.
I doubt it will be worth that much more. That is unless you hold onto it for 20 years.
Every album I buy get opened. All but some of the Beatles which I already have a gazillion copies of.
It sounds great.
In twenty years anyone that would be interested in it will be dead.
I agree crank that baby bet it sounds great.Home Theater
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I pre-ordered from MoFi when it was announced as a candidate for UD1S. Finally got it....#2693/7500. Hmmm...not as low of a number as I thought I would get. I have been told to get a low number it needs to be ordered via MusicDirect, since they own MoFi.[
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Has anyone here heard other One-Step pressings (Dylan, SRV, etc.) or are you afraid of breaking the seals?
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Unless MD is having the shipping or pressing plant manually pull the albums, I'd imagine the numbers they get are just as random as any other vendor. And on the flip side, if they are going to manually pull the lower numbers, they could be selling those at a higher margin on their site or to any vendor that they wanted to work with.I pre-ordered from MoFi when it was announced as a candidate for UD1S. Finally got it....#2693/7500. Hmmm...not as low of a number as I thought I would get. I have been told to get a low number it needs to be ordered via MusicDirect, since they own MoFi.
I usually only see Elusive Disc advertise having low numbers, and it usually is a higher price and separate part number from the "main" product. It's also not that common. I get the feeling they sort those out themselves once they receive their stock.
One other item on low numbers - it is fun to get a low number, but the number is really only on the jacket. #3 on the jacked could still be #20,000 off the press line.Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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Has anyone here heard other One-Step pressings (Dylan, SRV, etc.) or are you afraid of breaking the seals?
I have the Yes, SRV, Marvin Gaye and Donald Fagen. All of them opened and played. They are all tops in my vinyl collection.2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables -
Thanks. Good to hear. I’m a fan of Patricia Barber and am thinking about doing a preorder. I have a fair number of “audiophile” discs, but none that cost me anywhere near what MoFi asks.
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The Patricia Barber pressing is not a MoFi...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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I see. Impex one-step, but the asking price is the same. Should have looked closer and will probably pass on it. Thanks.
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displayname wrote: »
Unless MD is having the shipping or pressing plant manually pull the albums, I'd imagine the numbers they get are just as random as any other vendor. And on the flip side, if they are going to manually pull the lower numbers, they could be selling those at a higher margin on their site or to any vendor that they wanted to work with.I pre-ordered from MoFi when it was announced as a candidate for UD1S. Finally got it....#2693/7500. Hmmm...not as low of a number as I thought I would get. I have been told to get a low number it needs to be ordered via MusicDirect, since they own MoFi.
I usually only see Elusive Disc advertise having low numbers, and it usually is a higher price and separate part number from the "main" product. It's also not that common. I get the feeling they sort those out themselves once they receive their stock.
One other item on low numbers - it is fun to get a low number, but the number is really only on the jacket. #3 on the jacked could still be #20,000 off the press line.
MD owns MoFi so they get choice pickings. I found this out while waiting for my Donald Fagen The Nightfly. The dealer I bought I t from told me that MD get first bathches and they typically are the first to sell them, while I was asking where my order was.[ -
I have all but Santana - I waited too long before trying to buy so now I buy once they are announced.[
