Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In anticipation of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 release of Yes Fragile, I had the opportunity to audition eight different pressings of this iconic album, which I reported on in a special livestream on David Bianco's Safe And Sound Texas Audio Excursion channel. Here I expand a bit on the information and listening sessions gathered for that presentation.
Four copies of Fragile made it into the final evaluation, which included:
-1971 UK Plum (Mastering engineer unknown)
-2006 Analogue Productions (Hoffman/Gray at ATM)
-2016 Rhino (Gray at Coherent)
-2019 MOFI One Step (Wunderlich at MFSL)
All very good to excellent but all sound different. In this video I'll describe what I heard, and my preference on my system.
00:00 Introduction
01:21 The Methodology
01:45 The Australian Pressing
02:29 The Second UK Pressing
03:38 The Canadian Pressing
04:31 The 2023 Rhino Clear Pressing
05:02 The 1971 First UK "Plum" Pressing
08:57 The 2006 Analogue Productions Pressing
11:29 The Mofi One Step Pressing
13:38 The 2016 Rhino Pressing
15:43 Conclusion
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Yes - Fragile (2023 Clear Vinyl) - amzn.to/4bfNYLp
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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
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Definitive Technology ProSound Sub
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
In anticipation of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 release of Yes Fragile, I had the opportunity to audition eight different pressings of this iconic album, which I reported on in a special livestream on David Bianco's Safe And Sound Texas Audio Excursion channel. Here I expand a bit on the information and listening sessions gathered for that presentation.
Four copies of Fragile made it into the final evaluation, which included:
-1971 UK Plum (Mastering engineer unknown)
-2006 Analogue Productions (Hoffman/Gray at ATM)
-2016 Rhino (Gray at Coherent)
-2019 MOFI One Step (Wunderlich at MFSL)
All very good to excellent but all sound different. In this video I'll describe what I heard, and my preference on my system.
00:00 Introduction
01:21 The Methodology
01:45 The Australian Pressing
02:29 The Second UK Pressing
03:38 The Canadian Pressing
04:31 The 2023 Rhino Clear Pressing
05:02 The 1971 First UK "Plum" Pressing
08:57 The 2006 Analogue Productions Pressing
11:29 The Mofi One Step Pressing
13:38 The 2016 Rhino Pressing
15:43 Conclusion
Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Links
Yes - Fragile (2016 Black Vinyl) - amzn.to/3UzH7oM ***Recommended
Yes - Fragile (2023 Clear Vinyl) - amzn.to/4bfNYLp
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
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Definitive Technology ProSound Sub
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
