Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??

ask me on Thursday, posted on June 3, 2014 at 12:12:31
mbnx01 Audiophile Posts: 7956 Location: Eagle, Idaho Joined: October 22, 2004	If the USPS doesn't screw it up. 'A lie is halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on'. -Mark Twain

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 4, 2014 at 09:59:18
Sprezza Tura Audiophile Posts: 4585 Location: New York City Joined: August 24, 2012	The 96/24 files are stunning. This is ground zero. Page got more recorded detail, space between instruments and nuance than form any other versions. Stunning, and sets a high standard. The Van Morrison 192 Khz Moondance is also top shelf and as good.

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 4, 2014 at 12:36:13
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15518 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	USA Today had a nice write up about it. I am curious as well. Anyone buying those deluxe editions?

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 4, 2014 at 13:44:28
PaulN Audiophile Posts: 1412 Joined: January 13, 2000	I agree with Sprezza. Listening to Moby Dick, you can really hear the room. Plus, it seems to me that the bass is just a bit fuller in this mix. Bass drum has a lot of weight and definition. If Jimmy does this quality for LZ IV, it will be the best version ever released including the 45rpm Classic version.

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 4, 2014 at 16:05:10

Sprezza Tura
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I in turn agree about Moby Dick.

Page has already finished mastering the entire catalog, they are just staggering the releases.

The original (pre production) mixes were archived to 192/24, and according Page, as faithful as possible to the original analog tape. I am pleased, as a long time fanatic.

RE: Its really good, posted on June 5, 2014 at 05:48:50
navman Audiophile Posts: 1264 Location: U.S.A. Joined: January 26, 2009	While i have the LPs on order Im very happy with the 24/96 downloads. navman

RE: Its really good, posted on June 5, 2014 at 13:52:55
Sprezza Tura Audiophile Posts: 4585 Location: New York City Joined: August 24, 2012	LPs mastered from digital files.

Well then the vinyl, posted on June 8, 2014 at 13:59:23
JeffH Audiophile Posts: 4574 Location: Orange County, So Cal Joined: April 5, 2000	should be as good as the download. For those who have put much more money into their analog system than their digital system the lp's might sound better. For me, I'll stick with the 24/96 files. My Ayre DAC sound better than my TT.

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 8, 2014 at 16:01:16
gbeard Reviewer Posts: 646 Location: Indiana Joined: April 21, 2000	Led Zep I is very good!

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 8, 2014 at 16:57:22

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Listened to the remastered 24-96 recordings of Led Sep 1,2 and 3 on Saturday in my home. I think it's the best version yet and better than the SHM reissues. Well worth the money. The Bass is much better and Robert Plants voice no longer screechy. Highs are nice and extended, very enjoyable listening.

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most of us...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 9, 2014 at 09:45:16
Daveslater Audiophile Posts: 1044 Location: UK Joined: June 11, 2003	Downloaded Led Zep II deluxe 96/24 sounds very good comparable to my plum and red vinyl.

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 9, 2014 at 11:32:29
calloway Audiophile Posts: 729 Joined: February 12, 2000	downloaded all 3 saturday and they are superb...hopefully they will continue with all of their albums..

RE: Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??, posted on June 10, 2014 at 18:13:04

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Listening to the 96/24 II right now. Initial impressions - very natural bass - well defined, not flabby, sounds like a plucked instrument. Lots of air between instruments, good definition, soundstage generous right-to-left and front-to-back. Acoustic guitar in "Thank You" very sweet. Seems a touch bright, but it might just be me. "Bring It on Home" is quite cool - brings it into the living room.

Extras are meh.

Will eventually get around to an A/B with the Classic Records copy. So far, I am impressed.

Listened again. It's not too bright..., posted on June 10, 2014 at 20:22:17
radiodaddy Audiophile Posts: 1600 Location: New Jersey Joined: August 13, 2003	…just me. Clicked into place, psychoacoustically. Sounds right. I like.

Thanks, posted on June 12, 2014 at 12:52:23
sbrians Audiophile Posts: 1455 Joined: March 4, 2002	I will get the 2 CDs of II in a couple of days. Not high res, but I will be able to compare to SHM. I got the extras because the WLL rough mix sample on Amazon sounded like something that I need to hear.

I love it, posted on June 17, 2014 at 18:01:33
sbrians Audiophile Posts: 1455 Joined: March 4, 2002	I look forward to getting III and especially IV and PG. On the II CD I heard more sounds that I did not notice w/ my SHM. I actually listened to the whole album. It was very much worth the $5 to me to hear the vocals on the rough mix of the extra WLL song. The value is way better than SHM. But I did hear some glare on the vocals sometimes, as if the digital equipment used was not the best.

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Anyone listen to the new Zeppelin remasters??

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