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Originally posted by geodeticman:
Gretsch,
Sorry I can't help on the quadraphonic tapes or LP's, and I'd love to hear both in quad myself.
Have you heard the "audiophile" stereo LP's of Gord's ? In case you still have your quad turntable, I wonder if a stereo needle is available or necessary; I'd assume so.
reason being is I heard my audiophile copy of Sundown on a $30k stereo an old boss of mine has (he is an audiophile....) and by listening to his proclaimed prime example of the difference was Seven Island Suite. First He plyed a Mint condition vinyl LP of SIS on his system that can blow his house off its moorings.
Then, he played SIS off of the audiophile quality copy of Sundown. Roaring out of those 7 foot tall and two feet wide electrostatic speakers that looked like 2001 monoliths, SIS was an incredible listen.
There really is a difference on most audiophile versions, as he said. He said most die-hard audiophile vinyl collectors will buy artists they don't even necessarily like because so few were produced, the snatched any up when they saw them.
And he wasn't even a GL fan ! Despite this character flaw I was sure would lead to his ultimate failure in management ( it did ) he still had bought the GL LP.
I guess point being is if you can get your hands on this quality of LP of Gord's, it might ease the pangs of no quad tapes; collectability notwithstanding. Just wondered if you've heard this version, I think of Gord's music only Sundown was issued this way.
BTW - are the quad versions good enough to warrant ramping-up with used quad equipment if I find it cheap ? I've always wanted to hear it and never have (quadraphonic sound). Your opinion, based on sound enhancement ?
Good luck on your 8-track quest ! - geo Steve
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I had the audiophile LP's but no quad turn table so all I could get were two channels. I have a quad 8 track player that works. I own many quad tapes. I love those things! The problem with quad LP's is they scratch very easily. I own many in that format and not one of them has stood the test of time well at all.