I just don't think we're the target audience. In part I think the box set came about because they could be assembled with all these labels now under one roof. They can reuse previously paid for masterings and make a nice little set for newer collectors.
In my opinion the sound is quite good. For the price these are very nice sets (though the contents are likely to present some duplication with the collection of many of us).
Been on quite a musical journey today. Started with the 3 Sounds "Moods" on an 80th Anniversary Japanese Blue Note cd Followed by the XRCD of Johnny Griffin "The Little Giant." Then Duke Pearson's "It Could only Happen with You" on a Japanese Blue Note EMI cd. Then Carlos Santana and Alice Coltrane "Illumination" on the Vocalion Dutton SACD. Finally right now Keith Jarrett Trio "Up for It" on ECM cd.
Ever since @JSngry introduced me to her artistry I've been collecting Monday Michiru cds when I see them. As a result I've discovered I have four duplicate titles and am offering them for sale.
Monday Michiru “Optimista” 10 dollars
Monday Michiru “Maiden Japan” 10 dollars
Monday Michiru “Moods”. 10 dollars
Prices include media mail postage within the continental US. PM me here or email me at lonjazz@yahoo.com if interested.
Thanks!
I have the ORG Thelonious Monk "Monk's Dream" (OOP) SACD for sale in NM condition. 25 dollars including media mail postage in the continental US. If interested PM here or email me at lonjazz@yahoo.com Thanks!
Listened to two albums that couldn't have been more different!
Jimmy McGriff "Electric Funk" Blue Note Japan cd
Mel Torme "Sings Fred Astaire" Bethlehem cd
Listened to this LP Facsimile Miles Davis disc from 2000, DSD mastering, best I've heard this title on digital in stereo. Lovely sound!
Miles Davis +19 "Miles Ahead"
Followed by
George Braith "Extension" Blue Note Japan cd.
That cd also had a European release, so there are more out there than just a US release. I have the Europen version. Great music!
I've pre-ordered the new Fontana set and what pushed me over the line was the inclusion of the new two disc "lost album" set.