Ultimate Box Sets
Norm Apter
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With much discussion about the Beatles newly-released box sets, I thought we could get a discussion going on listeners' ultimate box sets. Three potential things I look for in a box set are the inclusion of interesting / innovative versions (e.g. alternative takes or live cuts) of songs that rival or even best the original/master takes on albums, a sense of representation of the artist(s) in question, and possibly improved sound /mastering over the original releases.
Of course not all great box sets will have high marks in each of these categories (sometimes its impossible), but these are things I keep in mind when evaluating a given box set. I'll start off by mentioning the Jimi Hendrix box set (2000) I acquired recently as well as Bob Marley's Songs of Freedom box (1999), which stand out as two of my favorites.
Which box sets turn you on?
Of course not all great box sets will have high marks in each of these categories (sometimes its impossible), but these are things I keep in mind when evaluating a given box set. I'll start off by mentioning the Jimi Hendrix box set (2000) I acquired recently as well as Bob Marley's Songs of Freedom box (1999), which stand out as two of my favorites.
Which box sets turn you on?
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Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
IegO L70530 Power cords (3)
HT
Denon 2808ci AVR
polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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I have Songs of Freedom as well and both Beatles box sets. One of my favorites is the Ray Charles Complete Atlantic Recordings Box Set. It comes in a case that is made to look like an old record player and has 8 CD's. Just fantastic music he made in the 50's and 60's. The guy was truly a genius.Music and Movie Rig
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