From the worlds of Jazz, Blues, Percussion Ensembles, World Music, and Classical Music comes Audiophile Analog Collection, Volume 2. The album features performances by the Marc Vallee Trio, Trio de Curda, Monique Page & Regis Rousseau, Sonny Boy Williamson, Doreen Smith & Bobby Troup, Frederic Alarie & Eric Chappell, Raymond Daveluy, and the Orchestre Mondial conducted by Pierre Hetu. This is a
Cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab at Blue Heaven Studios
Plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings!
Audiophile Analog Collection Vol.2 released in 2020 by 2xHD. Here is the second all analog 2xHD Fidelio vinyl sampler with recording done on the Nagra IV-S or NagraT, and 180-gram pressing by the world's top LP maker, Quality Record Pressings.
Lacquers were cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab at Blue Heaven Studios using the renowned Doug Sax tube equipment to get the most natural and transparent sound. This LP contains what may be the lowest and most dynamic bass sound ever recorded on vinyl!
The collection includes jazz, blues, percussion ensembles, world music and classical music. This is a special compilation of analog audiophile recordings at their best, with emphasis on execution and great sound.
In the high end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence. Manufacturers of audiophile equipment such as Nagra Audio, renowned D to A converter manufacturer dCS Ltd and high-end turntable manufacturers, Kronos Audio seek his expertise in representation and assistance in design. The exclusive 2xHD system is the fruit of Laflamme's total experience and imagination.
Features
- 180g Vinyl
- Mastering Engineer: Rene Laflamme at the 2xHD Mastering Lab
- Lacquers cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab by Acoustic Sounds
- Plated & Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
- Pressed at Le Vinylist, Quebec
- Audiophile Tracks Recorded on the Legendary Nagra IV-S Tape Machine
Tracklist
| Side A: |
| 1. Route 66 (Doreen Smith, voice - Bobby Troup) |
| 2. Seven Last Words Of Christ - Introduction (Monique Page, soprano / Regis Rousseau, organ - Theodore Dubois) |
| 3. Echanges Synaptiques Interdits (Frederic Alarie & Eric Chappell on double bass & octobass) |
| 4. Musicus Percussion #3 (Percussion Ensemble - Improvisation) |
Side B:
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| 1. Lights Of Barcelona (Marc Vallee Trio - guitar, stick and percussions) |
| 2. Libertango (Trio de Curda - cello, accordion and double bass) |
| 3. Alle, Psallite Cum, Laya (FACD 015) (Les Jongleur de la Mandragore) |
| 4. Le Violette (Anonymous tenor & harpsichord players - A. Scarlatti) |
Details
- Label: 2xHD
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Mastered at 2xHD on Nagra Equipment!
- Cut All Analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering!
- AAA Audiophile 180g 33.3rpm LP!
- Pressed at Le Vinylist in Quebec! Plated by Master Craft!
- Made in Canada
Note
A note of caution: On Side 1, Track 2 be very careful with the playback level on first listen. The dynamics are wide, and there is a 16Hz organ tone that can cause distress to your speakers if you're not careful.
