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    The ultimate Reiner/CSO Scheherazade in analog

    My buddy also bought the tape. It sounded bland and not vibrant compared to Classic 45s, we both much preferred the Classic 45s. He sold his copy as well.
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    The ultimate Reiner/CSO Scheherazade in analog

    If you like Reiner's version, Stokowski with LSO is also very well done.
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    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    Amazon US has listed the next DG OSS batch for quite some time, but with no pricing or available date. Steinberg Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Strauss
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    Hot Pressings

    I assume you've received yours, Phil. I don't have any previous releases to compare to, but this one-step reissue sure sounds good.
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    Hot Pressings

    Clair Marlo #212 arrived after 10 months of preorder. :eek: Well worth the wait for this one-step, 2-LP, 45rpm translucent virgin vinyl pressing. Great job, @garylkoh!
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    new 45rpm direct-to-disc---Dvorak Symphony No.9---he who hesitates...

    The sharp edges are due to both the thinner vinyl and a sharp edge trim after pressing. I own other 140g records and the edges on those are much smoother(rounder). As for the benefits of thicker vinyl - to properly compare the differences, one has to use the same release with different pressing...
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    new 45rpm direct-to-disc---Dvorak Symphony No.9---he who hesitates...

    #497 Dvorak set arrived after 3 weeks from JPC.de. Every record looks and sounds clean with no blemish. However, even though the box set is the same high-quality packaging as Ma Vlast, they pressed these on flimsy ~140g vinyl with sharp edges rather than the 180g with smooth edges on Ma Vlast...
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    What are the Covers You Like Better than the Original?

    Harry Nilsson's great cover version of Fred Neil's - Everybody's Talkin'.
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    New Direct-to-Disc-Project: Smetana Ma Vlast

    You are welcome. Here's a snippet.
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    New Direct-to-Disc-Project: Smetana Ma Vlast

    Latest release. https://trackingangle.com/music/the-ebs-team-produces-another-explosive-direct-to-disc-with-the-bamberg-symphony
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    KLaudio's new 'Magnezar' turntable

    New info on KLaudio website: Features • Magnetically levitated platter • Ultra quiet direct drive motor • Enhanced liquid stabilization and lighting • Automatic spindle and peripheral clamping • Dual tonearm support, including Klaudio tangential tonearm and laser pod • Adjustable platter...
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    KLaudio's new 'Magnezar' turntable

    Video from PAF by TrackingAngle.
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    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    I don't know where you find $35 euros but all the "Original Source Series" on DG website are $46.99 euros and up. Not to mention shipping from Germany vs. free shipping which would save you around $18. Also, you can definitely preorder these upcoming ones on Amazon - the first 3, just not all...
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    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    I bought them from Amazon. Lower price + free shipping.

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