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Recent comments

Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings | John Bacon-Shone - April 26, 2026

Seems this is a 2019 remaster, not more recent, correct?

Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings | Stephen Best - April 26, 2026

What are you hoping for as an improvement to this release? In discussions with Mark he also has plans for reviews of more contemporary releases, only now possible because of ...

Camel: Music Inspired By The Snow Goose | Kveld-Úlfr - May 16, 2026

Original 2011 SHM SA-CD title, using japanese masters (that were at the time of the album's release directly copied from the original UK master tapes). The 2016 SHM SA-CD ...

Opus - Sakamoto | Stephen Best - April 15, 2026

Currently showing on the Criterion Channel (if not elsewhere). It's a great production.

Helge Sunde: Denada - Norske Store Orkester | Buffs - May 20, 2026

Wonderful recording, especially for spatial coherence, nice music.

Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings | John Bacon-Shone - April 27, 2026

I am happy to see hires digital here, but mastering is crucial. Unfortunately, some remasters are much worse, so stating the date and source of the master is invaluable.

Pépin: Les Eaux Célestes - Orchestre national de Lyon, Glassberg | Ad Rhenum - June 10, 2026

I ony read this thread recently. There is much to say about this subject. First of all. Downloading hi-res audio is a niche in a niche. This is not just my vision. An insider ...

Romanticismo Italiano - Quartetto Altemps | breydon_music - June 1, 2026

Thank you for your review of this, Adrian - a welcome bolt from the blue indeed! If anyone wishes to dip a toe in the water a substantial excerpt is available on Challenge ...

Dvořák: Cello Concerto - Rostropovich, Masashi