Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The new Impex Getz/Gilberto One Step is the latest release in their acclaimed One Step series of audiophile quality reissues of classic albums.
In this video I take you through my own remembrances of the album, and give you a deeper look at the incredible work involved with this release. I also had a chance to do some comparisons with several of the other audiophile versions that are out there, and let you know the differences I heard.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Tone Poet Giveaway
00:59 Personal Memories
03:50 About the Stereo Master Tape
05:27 About Impex
06:38 Visual Elements
09:54 The Booklet
12:19 The Technology
14:49 The Mastering Engineer
16:04 Comparisons and Conclusion
There is a sneak preview video where I unbox the release you can view here:
youtu.be/ah6TCacBaCs?si=nqxELg4nvRnyeWDJ
The Milestone Giveaway Video is here:
youtu.be/jcCc7mWy27E
1STEP Process 180g 45rpm Triple LP Pressed on VR900-Supreme Vinyl! Cut Using Original Analog Masters by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering! Strictly Limited To 7500 Numbered Pressings.
You can order this release directly from Elusive Disc and other fine audiophile record retailers.
impexrecords.com/getz-gilberto-1step-180g-45rpm-2lp
Thank you to Oswaldo Martinez of Let There Be Sound for providing the other copies to me to listen to and for this help in tweaking the system.
Thank you to Abey Fonn of Impex, who provided an advance copy of the record.
This title will be available through The Pressing Matters Storefront on April 12, 2024 and directly through this preorder link:
Impex One Step Getz Gilberto - amzn.to/48VYzt2
The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront
amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters
(As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated.
Reference System
-Basis 1400 Turntable
-Rega RB300 Tone Arm
-Audio Technica AT33EV MC Cartridge
-Hana SL ML Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker
-Magnapan MMG Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Definitive Technology ProSound Sub
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Avis Record Cleaning Solutions
-Ursa Major Record Cleaning Brush
-Milty Zerostat
-DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner
-Disc Doctor Record Brushes
@ElusivediscInc
The new Impex Getz/Gilberto One Step is the latest release in their acclaimed One Step series of audiophile quality reissues of classic albums.
In this video I take you through my own remembrances of the album, and give you a deeper look at the incredible work involved with this release. I also had a chance to do some comparisons with several of the other audiophile versions that are out there, and let you know the differences I heard.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Tone Poet Giveaway
00:59 Personal Memories
03:50 About the Stereo Master Tape
05:27 About Impex
06:38 Visual Elements
09:54 The Booklet
12:19 The Technology
14:49 The Mastering Engineer
16:04 Comparisons and Conclusion
There is a sneak preview video where I unbox the release you can view here:
youtu.be/ah6TCacBaCs?si=nqxELg4nvRnyeWDJ
The Milestone Giveaway Video is here:
youtu.be/jcCc7mWy27E
1STEP Process 180g 45rpm Triple LP Pressed on VR900-Supreme Vinyl! Cut Using Original Analog Masters by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering! Strictly Limited To 7500 Numbered Pressings.
You can order this release directly from Elusive Disc and other fine audiophile record retailers.
impexrecords.com/getz-gilberto-1step-180g-45rpm-2lp
Thank you to Oswaldo Martinez of Let There Be Sound for providing the other copies to me to listen to and for this help in tweaking the system.
Thank you to Abey Fonn of Impex, who provided an advance copy of the record.
This title will be available through The Pressing Matters Storefront on April 12, 2024 and directly through this preorder link:
Impex One Step Getz Gilberto - amzn.to/48VYzt2
The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront
amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters
(As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated.
Reference System
-Basis 1400 Turntable
-Rega RB300 Tone Arm
-Audio Technica AT33EV MC Cartridge
-Hana SL ML Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker
-Magnapan MMG Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Definitive Technology ProSound Sub
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Avis Record Cleaning Solutions
-Ursa Major Record Cleaning Brush
-Milty Zerostat
-DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner
-Disc Doctor Record Brushes
@ElusivediscInc
