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erwbol - very interesting. is this observation through speakers or headphones? which make/model? I have a Marantz CD6003. link I use Sennheiser HD650 headphones and an old NAD 312 amp. Van Den Hul cables. Nothing high end or fancy. I currently listen to headphones only out of necessity. My old apartment was not well isolated for sound. Last year I moved and in the future I will buy speakers again and upgrade my amp, probably to a Marantz. I currently do not have the means to make the most of those HD Tracks Flac files. I sometimes listen to them by connecting my Sennheisers to my iMac, so it was just a simple observation about the Shorter FLACs being more dynamic than these two SHMs. Very interesting how different systems can render the sound. I found the SHM of Speak No Evil to run a very close second to Music Matters 45rpm 2LP set ( I only bought the SHM for the alternates , which really aren't worth it I now realise). Both the SHM and MM45rpm easily better my McMaster of SNE. Smoother sounding and more dynamic. Regarding JuJu the McMaster edition sounds as if the cymbals gave been turned up very significantly in the mix giving a rasping quality to the sound. The SHM sounds again calmer and modestly better soundstage. As indicated above I have had very few complaints regarding poor sounding BN CDs as the vast majority have sounded just fine. My Living Voice speakers and Sugden class A amp are pretty revealing , just occasionally a bit too forward sounding which of course would make a bright mastering sound brighter still possibly pushing it ' over the edge' in terms of acceptability. Interesting how someone who owns Music Matters 45rpm LPs can rate these particular SHMs so highly. I intend to keep all versions I have now until I once again own a speaker system. I'm curious how that will change my perception of what's preferable. Sometimes I feel I focus too much on detail. Today, I went back to Infant Eyes as a benchmark. I always had trouble connecting emotionally with the RVG, and when I got a second hand McMaster I thought the difference on this track was particularly startling. Not in regards to detail, but I guess allowing the music to breath if that makes sense. Later I was able to get a fairly priced mint BN Works and thought perhaps it was a bit more detailed. Anyway, if I wasn't on headphones all the time the loudness of some discs would probably trouble me less. PS I meant of course all physical digital copies in my original post.

erwbol - very interesting. is this observation through speakers or headphones? which make/model? I have a Marantz CD6003. link I use Sennheiser HD650 headphones and an old NAD 312 amp. Van Den Hul cables. Nothing high end or fancy. I currently listen to headphones only out of necessity. My old apartment was not well isolated for sound. Last year I moved and in the future I will buy speakers again and upgrade my amp, probably to a Marantz. I currently do not have the means to make the most of those HD Tracks Flac files. I sometimes listen to them by connecting my Sennheisers to my iMac, so it was just a simple observation about the Shorter FLACs being more dynamic than these two SHMs.

Which McMaster "JuJu" do you have? The 1st (no alternate takes), the 2nd (alternate takes) or the 3rd (alternate takes with SBM) remaster? 2nd - alternates, no sign of SBM on disc etc. I've had the SHM CD for a week now and it certainly sounds much better. I realise that relatively poor sound of the McMaster had put me off listening to it over the years. I have plenty of time for almost all CD transfers be they McMasters, RVG , Larry Walsh or what ever. Very few sound bad. I think that's largely down to my HiFi being pretty well balanced. I own the 1st JuJu McMaster from 1987 (no alternate takes). Today I listened to both that and the SHM and felt the McMaster was preferable. It allows the music to breath and I did not find the sound 'fragile with splashy cymbals' as Clunky describes his 2nd McMaster. Different mastering for the 1st and 2nd McMaster? And take the ballad Infant Eyes from Speak No Evil. The way Wayne's sax slowly, fragilely undulates while stating the melody is ruined on all physical copies but the McMaster. The HD Tracks 24bit/192kHz FLACs are a different matter. Most Shorter BNs are now available and these FLACs are much more dynamic than the SHMs.

I think the most interesting tracks on Castro Marín are those without McLaughlin and Coryell. (One or both play on two of the seven tracks.)

House of Cards season 2 episode 4. Downloaded it about two weeks ago, watched the first three episodes, then the next day forgot I even had it on my harddrive for a week or so. Not a good sign?

A graphic novel?

Which one?

Unfortunately, I cannot import Platinum SHM-CDs without incurring the wrath of the Dutch Customs Nazis, they are too expensive at ¥3333. The Platinum is a limited edition and both were released within six months of each other. Since the Prestige 7000 SHM series contains new masterings and both were mastered in 2013, I think it's safe to assume they have the same mastering. PS Regular Prestige SHMs also have HR cutting.

Plus 4 and Tenor Madness should be here any day now. There is so much to choose from at the moment. Just ordered Moving Out and Saxophone Colossus. I'm guessing Saxophone Colossus has the same mastering as the Platinum SHM-CD from late last year.

I think it's a pretty good album and intend to get the SHM. (I currently only have a FLAC rip of the Connoisseur.) PS CD Japan's frontpage has just been given a facelift.

I wish they would finally release More From An Evening With Joe Henderson on CD.

While I've known about the story of Coltrane being high on the Om session from the start, the possibility that he might have been high during the recording of Interstellar Space has never even occurred to me. In the end, like Paul and Scott, I too don't give a rat's ass.

It seems unlikely in this case with respect to previous CD issues, but BN are in the process of releasing their catalogue as 24bit/192kHz downloads at HD Tracks. Perhaps similar but new transfers?

sonically or in content....? i was finally able to listen to 'on broadway' and 'grass roots' on my freshly serviced 2270 last night. i liked what i heard - detail, musicality, and at least on these two titles, an excellent soundstage. order #2 being placed this evening... Sonically. Makes me wonder if they used the same master as the RVG. The Patton and Rivers both sound better than the shorter Juju. Or maybe I need to clean my ears.... I compared the RVG to the SHM on headphones and they are not the same mastering. For instance, with the RVG the sax is most upfront of all instruments with everything else sort of receded. On House of Jade for instance there is more stereo separation and around 0:30 the drummer's brushes (right) are more upfront together with Wayne's sax (left). (I'm not saying JuJu's SHM is up there with the best this series has to offer.)

Hannibal season 2 premiere.

Hard Bop is still available at Jazzmessengers for €14.99, but buying it a second time is probably not what you have in mind.

unavailable from 'cd japan', perhaps, but not out of print by a long shot... And when a vendor like HMV Japan refuses to ship to the Netherlands, that leaves discs OOP for all practical purposes. We are talking about several re-issue series here, Bethlehem, BN, Prestige, with literally hundreds of interesting discs. I can't pay extortion prices for all of them. If there is a cheap alternative to CD Japan (and HMV Japan) with lots of stock I'd like to know about it. There is one Japanese seller on eBay whose prices are still reasonable, ftfym65.

A lot of good music on Bethlehem. I'm looking forward to the Pollard.

Episode 4. "Had to be though. Living with somebody spouting insane shit in your ear. All day long."

You put your money where your mouth was.

A complete list of EMI Japan SHM CD reissues of 80s & early 90s BN. somethin' in BLUE, since 1985 into 90s 2013-07-24 Superblue - Superblue! (TOCJ-95001) Ralph Peterson - V (TOCJ-95002) George Adams - Nightingale (TOCJ-95003) Ralph Peterson - Triangular (TOCJ-95004) Renee Rosnes - Renee Rosnes (TOCJ-95005) George Adams - America (TOCJ-95006) Eliane Elias - Palys Jobim (TOCJ-95007) Jack DeJohnette - Earthwalk (TOCJ-95008) Junko Onishi Trio - Wow (TOCJ-95009) Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Rapsodia (TOCJ-95010) Charles Lloyd - A Night In Copenhagen (TOCJ-95011) Kenny Burrell & Grover Washington Jr. - Togethering (TOCJ-95012) Stanley Turrentine - Straight Ahead (TOCJ-95013) McCoy Tyner & Jackie Mc Lean - It's About Time (TOCJ-95014) OTB - Out Of The Blue (TOCJ-95015) Tony Williams - Foreign Intrigue (TOCJ-95016) Joe Henderson - State Of The Tenor Vol. 1(TOCJ-95017) Joe Henderson - State Of The Tenor Vol. 2 (TOCJ-95018) Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - Double Take (TOCJ-95019) Don Pullen George Adams Quartet - Breakthrough (TOCJ-95020) 2013-08-21 Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Diz (TOCJ-95021) Ron Carter Trio - Jazz My Romance (TOCJ-95022) Jimmy Smith Trio - The Master (TOCJ-95023) V.A. - Shades Of Blue (TOCJ-95024) Terumasa Hino Masabumi Kikuchi Quintet - Acoustic Boogie (TOCJ-95025) Michel Petrucciani - Power Of Three (TOCJ-95026) Dianne Reeves - Dianne Reeves (TOCJ-95027) Andrew Hill - Eternal Spirit (TOCJ-95028) Tony Williams - Native Heart (TOCJ-95029) V.A. - The Music Of Sting (TOCJ-95030) 2013-09-18 Jackie McLean - Hat Trick (TOCJ-95031) V.A. Strawberry Fields (TOCJ-95032) Ron Carter - The Bass And I (TOCJ-95033) Eliane Elias - Sings Jobim (TOCJ-95034) Phil Woods - Cool Woods (TOCJ-95035) Benny Green - Lineage (TOCJ-95036) Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea - Play (TOCJ-95037) Michel Petrucciani - Playground (TOCJ-95038) Cassandra Wilson - Blue Light 'til Dawn (TOCJ-95039) Cassandra Wilson - New Moon Daughter (TOCJ-95040)

Correct. Same alternates as RVG.

Yeesh! Are they planning anything interesting besides vinyl and Apps for iPad for the US/EU? (New recordings don't count.)

The 'Mericans, season 2 episode 1.