Re: Dark Side of the Moon "Holy Grail" master (NDC)
Edwin Hurwitz
<3c2b85f6-d24b-4173...@v38g2000yqb.googlegroups.com>,
Mark Scalise <marks...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've got 4 or 5 different versions of DSOTM, including the DVDA
> "original master tape" version, the MFSL release, and the various
> remasters, but this one is definitely the best. 2 years old and the
> torrent is still up and running.
>
> http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/565319/5611653/
>
> "This is the "Blackface" Harvest disc of DSOTM, made in Japan. The
> inner ring of the disc reads: CDP 7-46001 2 CP35-3017 21A2. This is
> the same mastering as the original Black Triangle Toshiba, also
> identified by the "CP35-3017" matrix--I know because I have heard them
> and analyzed the wav data, and this mastering is the only one I know
> of where the left & right channels fold down to mono during the
> closing heartbeat section of the album.
>
> These CP35-3017 discs (Black Face & Black Triangle) also share another
> mastering ( I know because I own it) that commonly adds a "TO" to the
> matrix--this mastering is somewhat brash or loud, may be undesirable,
> and is NOT this one! The disc used for this upload is what has been
> often called the "non-TO" mastering, and I would describe it as the
> smoothest mastering of all the reissues of DSOTM I've heard. Some have
> called it the Holy Grail mastering, some have called it
> "underwhelming" too...that all depends on your system and preference."
>
> From another Demonoid Dark side torrent:
>
> "The most sought-after pressing of Dark Side of the Moon is actually
> not either of the MFSL Gold Discs, but a small run of discs made in
> Japan in 1984 -- EMI catalog number CP35-3017. From what I understand,
> this was a straight, flat transfer from the master analog tapes. This
> was in the days before CD audio was "put on steroids" with EQ tweaking
> and innumerable other processes that altered the sound.
>
> But even within CP35-3017 there are discrepancies: there are different
> matrix pressings. The most generally recognized as the best is the
> "__A2" pressing (with no "TO" in the matrix code), which is also
> available on this site. It's rather quiet but very smooth."
>
> Finally, here's a huge thread on the various CD releases and the
> search for the DSOTM Holy Grail:
>
> http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=51866
I wouldn't mind checking this out, but you have to be a member and
registration is closed. Oh well. Not the biggest Floyd fan anyway. I'm
mostly interested in the sound quality aspects.
Shine on!
Edwin
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Edwin Hurwitz
band beyond description <02...@zoom.com> wrote:
> mail time!
Thanks! I also note that it's an exe file. Not good for us mac users. Oh
well.
bzl...@aaool.com
<marks...@gmail.com> wrote:
Master #4 is pretty amazing in 5.1 mode.
Edwin Hurwitz
band beyond description <02...@zoom.com> wrote:
> what are you referring to that's an exe file? I'm a mac user, and all
> I sent you was a URL and a code that you enter there to become a member
> of the site.
And for that I thank you muchly! However the torrent that was originally
being referenced is an exe self executing DOS file which my mac can't
handle. If you found a way to deal with it, let me know!