Audiophile Analog Collection Vol. 1 (Bande, Ultra Tape)
ORDER LIMITED TO ONE ITEM PER CUSTOMER
COMPILATION
Frederic Alaire Trio
Art Johnson & Frederic Alaire
Jongieur de la Mandragore
Katjar Percussion Ensemble
The L.A. Network
Muscicus Percussion Ensemble
Marie Saint Onge
Sonny Boy Williamson
2 reel-to-reel Ultra tapes, box
Limited edition
Stereo
Studio
Label : Fidelio 2xHD
Original Label : 2xHD
Produced by André Perry
Remastered by René Laflamme
1/4" 15 ips IEC / CCIR EQ, sourced form a copy of the original analog master tape.
Tranferred real-time, using The Masters SM468 magnetic tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired from the playback head
Graphic by Sylvie Labelle
Originally released in 2019
Reissued in 2024
Tracks:
Tape 1:
1. Frenesi - Alberto Dominguez
2. Gubben Och Kallingen (Alternative Take) - Traditional
3. Exactly Like You - Jimmy McHugh
Tape 2:
1. Struttin Whit Some Barbeque - Lil Hardin Armstrong
2. Jeep's Blues - D. Ellington, J. Hodges
3. High Life - J.Du Prez, D. Wilkerson
4. Mood Indigo - D. Ellington
Reviews :
From the worlds of movies, blues, percussion ensembles, world music & jazz, this is a special compilation of analog audiophile recordings at their best, with emphasis on execution and great sound. A must for the reel-to-reel enthusiast.
Mixed directly on two-track analog tracks, the absolute best sounding format.
Audio tapes from 2xHD guarantees that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master in contrast to vinyl albums, CDs or other formats. The transfer is made to the best magnetic tape on the market today, Recording the master, SM468. This tape has the best Print-through protection and longest storage life.
Based in Montreal and created by audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme and producer André Perry, all 2xHD Tapes are from the original analog master and transfer in analog domain using a Nagra-T tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired from the playback head. In the high end audio world, René has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence and uses his knowledge and unfailing instinct to match various audio components to create the best all-encompassing sound experience.
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.72 / 5