The first commercially available stereo records came out in 1957. I have both mono and stereo vinyl pressings of Time Out and it's not re-channeled. The stereo version has an expansive soundstage with more separation with the instruments. It's more life like. I have other mono/stereo versions of other albums, Beatles, Stones, etc. I have two ears, I much prefer stereo.Hmmmm. Why do I feel like this post of yours is going to be controversial, LOL. I’ve got two copies and it looks like they’re both stereo. They don’t say they were electronically re-channeled or anything. Interesting. I didn’t think stereo technology existed in ’59, but I really have no idea. It seems like with rock, you don’t really see much stereo until the mid-60s. The mono versions are usually preferable because the stereo versions were either “electronically re-channeled” (2 bastardized mono mixes, hard panned), or all the mix elements were hard panned (the Beatles’ Revolver is a perfect example) because mixing engineers hadn’t figured out what to do with stereo yet and were going crazy with it.
Anyway, all I know is my stereo copies sound amazing.
I saw Metallica live at the Mountain View Rasputin's awhile back. Unfortunately that store, which previously was Tower Records for decades is no longer there.Metallica
Rasputin's Music
San Francisco, CA
14 April 2016
I tend to buy everything used, so that I can buy more. That has its advantages and drawbacks. I just bought a denon DVD unit that also plays super audio cd's. I have a small number of mfsl cd's and it's possible that some might be hybrids. I would like to hear what a sacd sounds like. Can anyone tell me how to determine if I have any hybrids? UPC codes or whatever.
Joe, the letters SACD should appear either on the case and/or on the cd itself. It usually states that this SACD can be played on a regular cd player. Also, your DENON should automatically default to SACD if it's a hybrid disc.
View attachment 938014 I saw this performer at a show where she joined with a Peter Gabriel tour and have liked her since. This is probably her best cd and certainly my favorite. Paula Cole....This Fire.
LOVELY CREATURES--The Best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
A 2 disc package. 2017
Hi Autoanalog, I Looked at your system again, very nice - I'm sure the tubes are keeping nice and toasty warm In your avatar, there is a pack of American Sprites Yellow Box, exactly what I prefer. I'm down to three packs - How do I fetch the pack out of the bear trap without getting my arm lopped off, LOL
Mobile Fidelity Goodbye Yellowbrick Road.