Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
NEW AUDIO LINKS
- High Resolution Files For Download!
Track is L.A. Woman, played back in Oswaldo's reference system
DCC - tinyurl.com/bdftnbv4
RHINO - tinyurl.com/rxr967ck
AP 45 - tinyurl.com/37xxdmed
UHQR - tinyurl.com/8365djnt
A look at three excellent pressings of The Doors L.A. Woman, including the latest version from Analogue Productions in the UHQR series. On hand were the 2009 Rhino mastered by Bernie Grundman, and the 1998 DCC version mastered by Steve Hoffman, as well as the AP 45 mastered by Doug Sax.
The new UHQR of The Doors L.A. Woman is mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tape, in an all analogue process. The record is pressed on 200gm Clarity Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings and housed in a new style of UHQR box, that is a clamshell design rather than the dowel spine slipcase that has been a feature of the series.
Special thanks to Oswaldo Martinez of Let There Be Sound for lending his time and his records to join me for this shootout.
Oz has created a video showcasing one track from the album which cycles through several pressings seamlessly. You can get some idea of the differences in the pressings I've talked about, however the files were done on his reference system and not mine.
youtu.be/g2a7Zidpefg?si=WKAcSySjdMhI5In4
00:00 Introduction
03:24 Enter Oswaldo
03:55 The Pressings
04:35 Methodology
06:24 The German Is Out
06:49 The DCC - Steve Hoffman
09:53 The Rhino - Bernie Grundman
11:09 The UHQR - Bernie Grundman
14:26 Conclusion
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Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
NEW AUDIO LINKS
- High Resolution Files For Download!
Track is L.A. Woman, played back in Oswaldo's reference system
DCC - tinyurl.com/bdftnbv4
RHINO - tinyurl.com/rxr967ck
AP 45 - tinyurl.com/37xxdmed
UHQR - tinyurl.com/8365djnt
A look at three excellent pressings of The Doors L.A. Woman, including the latest version from Analogue Productions in the UHQR series. On hand were the 2009 Rhino mastered by Bernie Grundman, and the 1998 DCC version mastered by Steve Hoffman, as well as the AP 45 mastered by Doug Sax.
The new UHQR of The Doors L.A. Woman is mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tape, in an all analogue process. The record is pressed on 200gm Clarity Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings and housed in a new style of UHQR box, that is a clamshell design rather than the dowel spine slipcase that has been a feature of the series.
Special thanks to Oswaldo Martinez of Let There Be Sound for lending his time and his records to join me for this shootout.
Oz has created a video showcasing one track from the album which cycles through several pressings seamlessly. You can get some idea of the differences in the pressings I've talked about, however the files were done on his reference system and not mine.
youtu.be/g2a7Zidpefg?si=WKAcSySjdMhI5In4
00:00 Introduction
03:24 Enter Oswaldo
03:55 The Pressings
04:35 Methodology
06:24 The German Is Out
06:49 The DCC - Steve Hoffman
09:53 The Rhino - Bernie Grundman
11:09 The UHQR - Bernie Grundman
14:26 Conclusion
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
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
