new 45rpm direct-to-disc---Dvorak Symphony No.9---he who hesitates...

[Mike Lavigne]

weird.

turns out checking our credit card records, Presto actually fully refunded my credit card on November 24th, the same day i made the original order and made the original charge. and after that date, i received two notices that delivery would be delayed. and they have never responded to my request for a refund.

i'll keep watching things......

 

[tony22]

I have mixed feelings about this recording. The performance is quite good, so that’s good. But the quality of the pressing is disappointing for a modern day release, and even more so given the price. On my copy, the first movement has minor ticks, enough in the quiet passages to sound markedly inferior to some of my DG TOS recordings by comparison. The second movement is slightly worse, a lot of Rice Krispies going on there. Third is better than the previous two, and the fourth is about the same as the first, with a half dozen turns during the final crescendo where an annoying “pop” could be heard buried in the music. Ironically, the bonus disk on both sides sounds like the inside of a bank vault by comparison. If this represents the best they can do, I’m not sure I’d recommend it. For the cost I’d have expected this to be as quiet as I’ve found Kevin Gray’s Cohearent Audio disks to (generally) be.

 

[tima]

I have mixed feelings about this recording. The performance is quite good, so that’s good. But the quality of the pressing is disappointing for a modern day release, and even more so given the price. On my copy, the first movement has minor ticks, enough in the quiet passages to sound markedly inferior to some of my DG TOS recordings by comparison. The second movement is slightly worse, a lot of Rice Krispies going on there. Third is better than the previous two, and the fourth is about the same as the first, with a half dozen turns during the final crescendo where an annoying “pop” could be heard buried in the music. Ironically, the bonus disk on both sides sounds like the inside of a bank vault by comparison. If this represents the best they can do, I’m not sure I’d recommend it.

Send it back?

 

[tony22]

Send it back?

To Germany? Would there even be a chance of it being replaced? I guess I could ask.

 

[tima]

To Germany? Would there even be a chance of it being replaced? I guess I could ask.

versus ... doing what? if not a replacement, a refund

 

[tony22]

I’ll send jpc.de an email. See what they say. If no replacement is available then I’ll keep what I’ve got. The performance and recording (not pressing) quality are both quite decent.

 

[Kingrex]

Never listened to Dvorak till last night. This album happened to be one I pulled out from my 99 cent used collection. I.like these Musical Heritage as sometimes they have a real good performance. This record is clean and plays well. I believe its all analog. Some are proud to say digitally mastered. Not this one.

 

[tima]

I’ll send jpc.de an email. See what they say. If no replacement is available then I’ll keep what I’ve got. The performance and recording (not pressing) quality are both quite decent.

As I type jpc says it is in stock. You dould buy another, then return the first, but you have to pay shipping.

Antonin Dvorak: Symphonie Nr.9 (140g) (45 rpm / Direct-to-Disc-Recording / auf 1893 Stück limitierte & nummerierte Exemplare) (3 LPs) – jpc

Die LP Antonin Dvorak: Symphonie Nr.9 (45 rpm / Direct-to-Disc-Recording / auf 1893 Stück limitierte & nummerierte Exemplare) jetzt portofrei kaufen. Mehr von Antonin Dvorak gibt es im Shop.

www.jpc.de

 

[adrianywu]

I have mixed feelings about this recording. The performance is quite good, so that’s good. But the quality of the pressing is disappointing for a modern day release, and even more so given the price. On my copy, the first movement has minor ticks, enough in the quiet passages to sound markedly inferior to some of my DG TOS recordings by comparison. The second movement is slightly worse, a lot of Rice Krispies going on there. Third is better than the previous two, and the fourth is about the same as the first, with a half dozen turns during the final crescendo where an annoying “pop” could be heard buried in the music. Ironically, the bonus disk on both sides sounds like the inside of a bank vault by comparison. If this represents the best they can do, I’m not sure I’d recommend it. For the cost I’d have expected this to be as quiet as I’ve found Kevin Gray’s Cohearent Audio disks to (generally) be.

Very similar to my experience, sadly.

 

[rsorren1]

Wow. I guess I’m lucky. My copy is dead quiet. As we have stated, the performance is really top notch. Hrusa and Bamberger Symphony have formed a great pairing! Hope those of you who got less than perfect copies can get things resolved. I really am enjoying these 45rpm releases from Accentus Music.

 

[tony22]

Wow. I guess I’m lucky. My copy is dead quiet. As we have stated, the performance is really top notch. Hrusa and Bamberger Symphony have formed a great pairing! Hope those of you who got less than perfect copies can get things resolved. I really am enjoying these 45rpm releases from Accentus Music.

What’s your copy number?

 

[rsorren1]

What’s your copy number?

I got number 0067 / 1893. Also, it seems that the LPs are 140 gm weight. The Accentus website verified that the discs are in fact 140gm not 180gm.

A message concerning our “From The New World” vinyl box set – vinyl weight | ACCENTUS Music

accentus.com

Nevertheless, this is one fabulous performance and a great sounding LP.

 

[jbr7]

I received notification today that the UK vendor shipped my order of this item. Upon receipt, it will be interesting to hear how it sounds, considering the diversity of opinion posted so far.

 

[jbr7]

Received my copy today, number 771 of 1893, and played it. Overall, the quality was reasonably good, with some exceptions. Side A was fine. Side B had noticeable surface noise but the compelling music mitigated that aspect in my listening. Sides C, D, E, and F were mostly good, with an occasional tick or brief bit of surface noise that did not deter my enjoyment of the performance. I had not heard this piece before and I liked it a lot.

 

[tony22]

I’m waiting for my replacement copy to arrive. Hopefully it will be less crunchy.

 

[keithc]

Just got 2 different copies, adjacent S/N. Both had annoying clicks along the ends of the 4th movement (can't see any visible scratches), and some during the 1st movement, but otherwise not too much track noise.
Have you guys found absolutely quiet copies?

 

[tony22]

I have three copies. None of them are dead quiet, but the amount of tick/pop noise varies across the three. One of the copies is what I’ll say is decent, but I’ve discovered that the amount of noise picked up off these disks seems to vary by (no surprise) the stylus shape riding in the groove. I was using my Sussurro MkII, and with that cart (optimized contact line) the ticks and pops were rather annoying on the noisiest of my copies. I remounted my Benz LP-S (Microridge) and while the noise didn’t disappear, even on my noisiest copy it’s better. What cart are you using?

 

[keithc]

I have three copies. None of them are dead quiet, but the amount of tick/pop noise varies across the three. One of the copies is what I’ll say is decent, but I’ve discovered that the amount of noise picked up off these disks seems to vary by (no surprise) the stylus shape riding in the groove. I was using my Sussurro MkII, and with that cart (optimized contact line) the ticks and pops were rather annoying on the noisiest of my copies. I remounted my Benz LP-S (Microridge) and while the noise didn’t disappear, even on my noisiest copy it’s better. What cart are you using?

Hana Umami Red.
Not sure I want to change carts for an album

 

[tony22]

Well, the Red uses a ‘Microline’ stylus shape, which (influenced by name alone) might be similar to the Benz. I’ve found the SS OCL shape to be very picky with noise - although the cart does sound fabulous. Maybe you’ve just gotten some of the noisier copies? Probably not what you want to hear. What’s the S/N range? My quietest copy has the lowest S/N.

 

[keithc]

I have 412 and 413. Not sure how many more I want to go through unless there's a large enough difference...