Abbey Road

**Mike** · September 25, 2019, 03:42 PM

We will be participating. If you’re local, stop by! 3pm-6pm this Saturday.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/...abbey-road-mix

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**aKnyght** · September 25, 2019, 04:02 PM

first album i ever bought and have been continually coming back to it... after 51 years, still my favorite. sometime you just get lucky!

**Mike** · September 25, 2019, 05:40 PM

Celebrate Abbey Road: MORmusic.today and On A Higher Note, LLC Welcome Music Lovers on September 28 to a Coast-to-Coast Party in HiFi Stores Across N. America Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the iconic album’s release Beatles fans will have a rare opportunity to hear all 17 tracks, remixed, remastered, and delivered on premium sound systems in over 40 local HiFi stores

Los Angeles, CA – September 14, 2019, - In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles iconic LP Abbey Road, North American premier audio stores will welcome local music lovers to a special event honoring the Fab Four’s top-selling album on September 28, 2019 from 3 to 6 pm. Originally released on September 26, 1969, Abbey Road is considered a musical masterpiece, ranking among the greatest artistic achievements of the 20th Century. The album’s unforgettable music has transcended its era, producing legendary hit singles like “Come Together,” “Something,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer.” To date, more than 14 million albums have been sold, topping all of the band’s 12 studio releases. To honor this historic 50th anniversary, over 40 independent stores in over 20 states across the United States and Canada will play the newly remastered album on its premium quality sound system, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience for Beatles fans. Featuring the original 17 tracks newly mixed by producer Giles Martin (son of George Martin) and mix engineer Sam Okell, the new LP and CD is offered in stereo, high-resolution stereo, 5.1 surround, and Dolby Atmos (24/96 on Blu Ray), accompanied by 23 session recordings and demos, most of which have never been released. More comprehensive information about this special music experience is accessible at www.MORmusic.today WHEN: • Saturday, September 28 from 3 p.m to 6 p.m. local time WHERE: • Visit www.MORmusic.today/location ABOUT MORmusic.today: • MOR Music stands for Magnum Opus Rediscovered Music and is a cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people hear musical masterpieces. For more information visit www.MORmusic.today

**Mike Lavigne** · September 25, 2019, 11:28 PM

I love Abbey Road. it is my #1 favorite album, and side 2 is my favorite record side by a wide margin.

I graduated from High School in 1969, so this album is in my personal wheelhouse. my 50th High School re-union was last Saturday night.

my copy of the remastered vinyl arrives next week sometime.

however; on Saturday I will play my grey market 15ips 1/4" RTR Abbey Road master dub (it's very good but of unknown provenance), and my first pressing of Abbey Road. for years I could remember all the little tells for the label and jacket of the early pressings, but I've forgot all that stuff. OTOH listening to that pressing is a revelation.

it will be fun to see where the re-mastering mix goes.....compared to my first pressing.....and tape.

**Mike** · September 26, 2019, 05:07 PM

We’re ready!

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**UltraFast69** · September 26, 2019, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mike Lavigne

I love Abbey Road. it is my #1 favorite album, and side 2 is my favorite record side by a wide margin.

I graduated from High School in 1969, so this album is in my personal wheelhouse. my 50th High School re-union was last Saturday night.

my copy of the remastered vinyl arrives next week sometime.

however; on Saturday I will play my grey market 15ips 1/4" RTR Abbey Road master dub (it's very good but of unknown provenance), and my first pressing of Abbey Road. for years I could remember all the little tells for the label and jacket of the early pressings, but I've forgot all that stuff. OTOH listening to that pressing is a revelation.

it will be fun to see where the re-mastering mix goes.....compared to my first pressing.....and tape.

Is that an invite

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**bart** · September 26, 2019, 05:53 PM

Hi friends,

Enjoy!

I ordered the box with the blu-ray.

**Mike** · September 26, 2019, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by bart

Hi friends,

Enjoy!

I ordered the box with the blu-ray.

Congrats. Excited to get your feedback.

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**NorthStar** · September 26, 2019, 07:05 PM

Yes, I want to know all about it ... in particular the Blu-ray multichannel audio and hires stereo.

**Billion$Baby** · September 26, 2019, 07:55 PM

Audiophiliac Review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAGAoYJC-gA

**Mike Lavigne** · September 26, 2019, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by UltraFast69

Is that an invite

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of course. we can wait until next week when i have the 3 disc new remastering, or slum it with the tape and original pressing only this week. the UW Huskies game should be over by 4pm, any time after works for me.

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 06:53 AM

We received our four copies and have played each a number of times. The QRP pressing is dead quiet, but a little soft on top. The snare drum doesn’t have much sizzle or sparkle. The UK pressing sounds the best, but is noisy (we have requested a replacement). The picture disc? It’s ok. The Blu-Ray (24/192) files are actually “just right”, dead quiet and contain the sparkle of the UK pressing. All in all, this remix is superbly done. I really like it. Vocals are centered, bass is dynamic and impactful. It’s definitely a must have for any collection. Ironically, which version you buy may ultimately be system dependent.

**aKnyght** · September 27, 2019, 07:18 AM

in anticipation of adding an analog source, LP is on order... in the meantime, available on qobuz: 24/96 -- streaming and download.
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one note: as with other, prior digital versions, the track i want you (she's so heavy) abruptly cuts out at the end whereas on the 1969 LP i had that song very gradually faded out... very annoying!!

curious, how does this song end on the new LP?

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 07:31 AM

Correction on my post: 24/96, not 24/192 on the blu ray disc.

**audio.bill** · September 27, 2019, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by aKnyght

in anticipation of adding an analog source, LP is on order... in the meantime, available on qobuz: 24/96 -- streaming and download.
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Qobuz in the US only currently has it available in CD quality. They have a banner showing it as available in Hi-Res, but when you click on it you get a 404 page. Maybe still working out licensing issues...

**Dguitarnut** · September 27, 2019, 08:35 AM

What a gorgeous set up Suncoast King! Hopefully we can Come Together through the front door instead of the Bathroom Window to that fantastic Octupuses Garden of audio. Those Magico’s look imposing, and I Want them (they look So Heavy) but you say I Can Carry That Weight.
Oh! Darling, Mean Mr. Mike Mustard can’t say we never Give You our Money. I wonder how much Mike’s Silver Hammer with furutech connectors would set me back?
Well, there goes the sun.
The End.

Disclaimer: The Beatles have never given me a discount.........

**XV-1** · September 27, 2019, 08:38 AM

on side 2. so far so good

can't wait to get to the 2LP set of outtakes/demos

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 09:02 AM

Larry, you coming down for the event tomorrow?

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**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by XV-1

on side 2. so far so good

can't wait to get to the 2LP set of outtakes/demos

Nice! Looking forward to your feedback. How’s your UK pressing? Quiet?

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**rrwmd** · September 27, 2019, 09:21 AM

[QUOTE=aKnyght;282859]in anticipation of adding an analog source, LP is on order... in the meantime, available on qobuz: 24/96 -- streaming and download.

...and Tidal in MQA.

**UltraFast69** · September 27, 2019, 09:45 AM

My first thought is to buy the Vinyl only, but then being an AudioJunkie, nice to have alternate source that includes the silver discs-

What is everyone’s take when these type of offerings come around, vinyl and silver or black only?

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**XV-1** · September 27, 2019, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

Nice! Looking forward to your feedback. How’s your UK pressing? Quiet?

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Hi Mike

wonderful quiet pressing. it's Optimal pressed in Germany. Probably the best pressing plant on planet earth.

the QRP is a little soft on top - the Optimal is just a little reserved, especially compared to the original pressings. You are right, it is nice to have the Beatles singing right in the middle of the speakers .
The sound stage is larger with the new reissue and you can hear a little more detail in the mix. It's quite laid back on most of the tracks, except Here Comes The Sun, which seems faster.

Overall the new remaster and original masters are more similar than different - certainly so much better than the turgid 2012 vinyl remasters.

well done Giles and Miles with his half speed mastered vinyl.

**ScottW** · September 27, 2019, 02:15 PM

We will be setting up a system at Embassy Suites Dallas Park Central, Carrollton room for the Beatles Abbey Road Party. If you are in this area we would love to have you.

Scott/Supra HiFi
www.suprahifi.com
https://www.facebook.com/suprahifi/

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 02:25 PM

Scott, what system you going with?

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**ScottW** · September 27, 2019, 02:38 PM

Great question Mike and I forgot to list it

We will have the Gryphon Diablo 300, Gryphon Scorpio CD player and Vivid Kaya K45 speakers.

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by ScottW

Great question Mike and I forgot to list it

We will have the Gryphon Diablo 300, Gryphon Scorpio CD player and Vivid Kaya K45 speakers.

Cool. Good luck with your event. We will have the Gryphon Mephisto, Gryphon Zena Preamp, VPI HW40 turntable with Transfiguration Proteus D cart, Luxman EQ500 phonostage, MSB Premier DAC + MSB REF transport and Magico M3’s. I also brought in my Studer 810 Reel to Reel for a special treat for folks.

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**ScottW** · September 27, 2019, 02:49 PM

Very sweet system Mike.

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 02:53 PM

http://www.openculture.com/2012/01/h..._harrison.html

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**Audiophilehi** · September 27, 2019, 04:09 PM

Thanks Mike...I loved it. Just received my LP and CD/Blu-Ray box set. Guess what I’m listening to tonight.

**Mike** · September 27, 2019, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Audiophilehi

Thanks Mike...I loved it. Just received my LP and CD/Blu-Ray box set. Guess what I’m listening to tonight.

Awesome! Enjoy!

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**Dguitarnut** · September 27, 2019, 09:41 PM

Of course I will be there. I have rented a U-haul truck to carry off the Magico M3’s door prize!
You just need to rig it so that I win them ok?

**Mike Lavigne** · September 27, 2019, 09:45 PM

listening to the Abbey Road remaster 24/96 file on Quboz i'm blown away. it is quite a different mix, besides things in different places the musical parts are bigger and bolder......just based on my memory.

have to drag out my vinyl and tape references to put finer points on the compare. which later i will do. for now i'm just letting it wash over me and loving every minute of it. the MSB Select II + big rig is delivering the goods.

**Audiophilehi** · September 27, 2019, 10:02 PM

I’ll keep my comments on hold until the big shindig is over tomorrow but I have to say high honors go to disc 2 and 3 with the demos and outtakes.

**Audiophilehi** · September 27, 2019, 10:04 PM

A bit disappointed that the Blu-Ray disc only has the original album. No demos or outtakes.

**Mike Lavigne** · September 27, 2019, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Audiophilehi

I’ll keep my comments on hold until the big shindig is over tomorrow but I have to say high honors go to disc 2 and 3 with the demos and outtakes.

agree that the out-takes are special......and fresh sounding. i'm almost though the second disc with the third yet to come.

the original tunes are a more complicated equation since you are messing with icons, and we all have our own feelings about that....beyond just the sound itself.

**aKnyght** · September 28, 2019, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Mike Lavigne

listening to the Abbey Road remaster 24/96 file on Quboz i'm blown away. it is quite a different mix, besides things in different places the musical parts are bigger and bolder...

listened on the main system last night and i absolutely agree and am blown away as well... all i can say is brilliant! besides bigger and bolder, the vocals are moved back a little, thereby, highlighting the musicianship.

btw: just love octopus's garden ...hearing a lot of texas two-step in there.

**NorthStar** · September 28, 2019, 02:00 PM

**Mike** · September 28, 2019, 07:38 PM

We had a GREAT time! Thank you to everyone who showed up.

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**Audiophilehi** · September 28, 2019, 07:56 PM

Thanks Mike....so what was the overall consensus? Were all formats played?

**Mike** · September 28, 2019, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Audiophilehi

Thanks Mike....so what was the overall consensus? Were all formats played?

Euro pressing was preferred. Almost unanimous.

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**Audiophilehi** · September 28, 2019, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

Euro pressing was preferred. Almost unanimous.

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Thanks Mike!

**mdp632** · September 28, 2019, 08:46 PM

How was the MQA version ?

**Mike** · September 28, 2019, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by mdp632

How was the MQA version ?

Very good. We listened to the Blu Ray Audio as well. A nice feature of the MSB REF Transport is that it will play the Blu Ray Audio layer.

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**Randy Myers** · September 28, 2019, 11:49 PM

The 96 Khz download from HDTracks is awesome. Listening to it upsampled to 24.6 Mhz now. Best sounding Beatles to date in my view. Have also listened to it on the new Burmester system in my new Benz... very nice!

**BlueFox** · September 29, 2019, 12:19 AM

I was on HDTracks today buying three new albums. I saw that but didn’t get it. Glad that it sounds great.

**mep** · September 29, 2019, 09:16 AM

I listened to the Qobuz 24/96 version of the newly remastered Abbey Road last night and I don't share the feelings of other people who were blown away buy it. I hope the vinyl sounds way better than the digital version. I had to switch over to some digital files that I know sound great to make sure all was right with my digital playback after hearing both sides of Abbey Road. After hearing all was well, I pulled out my BC-13 LP collection and played Abbey Road. It wasn't even close.

**Audiophilehi** · September 29, 2019, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by mep

I listened to the Qobuz 24/96 version of the newly remastered Abbey Road last night and I don't share the feelings of other people who were blown away buy it. I hope the vinyl sounds way better than the digital version. I had to switch over to some digital files that I know sound great to make sure all was right with my digital playback after hearing both sides of Abbey Road. After hearing all was well, I pulled out my BC-13 LP collection and played Abbey Road. It wasn't even close.

What didn’t you like about it? I have to say I wasn’t blown away myself listening to the Blu-Ray version but I didn’t dislike it. I also have the Vinyl as well but haven’t listened to it yet.

It sure is different from the original mix so I believe some might be put off at first listen. There are some things I really love about the new mix like voices are now centered and more up front as opposed to either coming from the left or right speaker. Ringo’s drums and Paul’s bass guitar are more pronounced and tighter. There seems to be more coming from the new mix but I really have to do a side by side comparison.

That being said I will not be discarding my 2 very early UK original pressings or the 2009 CD’s but I will also keep the new mix in my arsenal.

**Randy Myers** · September 29, 2019, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by mep

I listened to the Qobuz 24/96 version of the newly remastered Abbey Road last night and I don't share the feelings of other people who were blown away buy it. I hope the vinyl sounds way better than the digital version. I had to switch over to some digital files that I know sound great to make sure all was right with my digital playback after hearing both sides of Abbey Road. After hearing all was well, I pulled out my BC-13 LP collection and played Abbey Road. It wasn't even close.

This makes me suspect of the Qobuz version because I am very impressed with the download I purchased. It sounds wonderful to me!

**Mike Lavigne** · September 29, 2019, 10:39 AM

the vinyl remaster that was suppose to arrive next week got delivered yesterday mid-day......so 'game on'.

we had a fun session yesterday for 2-3 hours. member Ultrafast69 came over with his friend Tanner. we started out with the Qobuz 24/96 version playing three cuts; 'Come Together', 'Here Comes The Sun', and 'Polythene Pam', then played my 24/48 USB edition file from my hard drive. we all preferred the Quduz 24/96.

Next we played the USA vinyl pressing of the re-mastered vinyl of 'Come Together' and 'Here Comes The Sun'.......and preferred that to the digital. i was not in the sweet spot so my perception, while i agreed, was provisional. i have three early vinyl pressings of Abbey Road plus the ProCut Japanese pressing. i also own at least 5 Beatles Box sets and numerous other pressings.

i guessed which one of my early pressings was my original pressing (i have not played it in a few years and would have needed to spend some time making sure with all the little tells). i think Ultrafast 69 preferred the remastered vinyl, whereas preliminarily i preferred (what i think is) my original pressing. the remaster sounded 'processed' to me and was missing sparkle on top. more 'life' in the original. also, Ultrafast mentioned that the new remaster has different notes in some spots, likely the remaster choose different work parts when optimizing the new remaster.

lastly we played my 15ips 1/4" master dub (of unknown provenance) of Come Together, Something, Here Comes the Sun, Because, and You Never Give Me Your Money. this was the first few cuts on 2 reels.

game, set, match to the RTR tape. i was not in the sweet spot but it had a sense of musical flow and rightness those others could not match. to my ears the original pressing was closest to this.

next we played side one of Led Zeppelin I on RTR tape.......by request. Ultrafast69 had been blown away by that tape at a prior session and needed a fix. i think he got it. i have the Classic Records 45rpm box set of Led Zeppplin which is crazy good. but the tape is other-worldly.

this is how God intended this music to be heard.

good RTR tape is just not fair to other choices.

i'll sit down and do an extended, unhurried, set of the remaster to original digital and vinyl compare when i have more time and comment further. we only had a couple of hours. it was a very enjoyable session and thanks to Ultrafast 69 for coming over. i enjoyed meeting his friend Tanner who is new to high end audio. he seemed to enjoy it and all the carrying on about system building and different music version talk.

**Mike** · September 29, 2019, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Mike Lavigne

the vinyl remaster that was suppose to arrive next week got delivered yesterday mid-day......so 'game on'.

we had a fun session yesterday for 2-3 hours. member Ultrafast69 came over with his friend Tanner. we started out with the Qobuz 24/96 version playing three cuts; 'Come Together', 'Here Comes The Sun', and 'Polythene Pam', then played my 24/48 USB edition file from my hard drive. we all preferred the Quduz 24/96.

Next we played the USA vinyl pressing of the re-mastered vinyl of 'Come Together' and 'Here Comes The Sun'.......and preferred that to the digital. i was not in the sweet spot so my perception, while i agreed, was provisional. i have three early vinyl pressings of Abbey Road plus the ProCut Japanese pressing. i also own at least 5 Beatles Box sets and numerous other pressings.

i guessed which one of my early pressings was my original pressing (i have not played it in a few years and would have needed to spend some time making sure with all the little tells). i think Ultrafast 69 preferred the remastered vinyl, whereas preliminarily i preferred (what i think is) my original pressing. the remaster sounded 'processed' to me and was missing sparkle on top. more 'life' in the original. also, Ultrafast mentioned that the new remaster has different notes in some spots, likely the remaster choose different work parts when optimizing the new remaster.

lastly we played my 15ips 1/4" master dub (of unknown provenance) of Come Together, Something, Here Comes the Sun, Because, and You Never Give Me Your Money. this was the first few cuts on 2 reels.

game, set, match to the RTR tape. i was not in the sweet spot but it had a sense of musical flow and rightness those others could not match. to my ears the original pressing was closest to this.

next we played side one of Led Zeppelin I on RTR tape.......by request. Ultrafast69 had been blown away by that tape at a prior session and needed a fix. i think he got it. i have the Classic Records 45rpm box set of Led Zeppplin which is crazy good. but the tape is other-worldly.

this is how God intended this music to be heard.

good RTR tape is just not fair to other choices.

i'll sit down and do an extended, unhurried, set of the remaster to original digital and vinyl compare when i have more time and comment further. we only had a couple of hours. it was a very enjoyable session and thanks to Ultrafast 69 for coming over. i enjoyed meeting his friend Tanner who is new to high end audio. he seemed to enjoy it and all the carrying on about system building and different music version talk.

Very nice gathering Mike. Sounds like a lot of fun. Wish I was there.

I brought my Studer 810 to the store (see in pic) and played my Abbey Road on tape. Suffice it to say, there was lots of noises from the attendees when the tape started: “oh man, oh man, that’s the winner right there”, “it’s not even close.” They loved the tape and that was using the internal electronics and not the Doshi Tape Pre.

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