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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The HiRez Music Circle => Topic started by: ddafoe on 6 Sep 2013, 01:13 am

Title: The Velvet Underground & Nico (45th Anniversary Remaster) in HiDef
Post by: ddafoe on 6 Sep 2013, 01:13 am

Hi,

Just curious if anyone has purchased the 96kHz/24bit download from HDTracks and compared it to the CD?
I was listening to my 16 bit ripped version recently and realized how much I like the album but I was not that happy with the sound quality on a few songs (Femme Fatale specifically).
I would be willing to buy the HD version if I knew it was a good step up in sonics.

Thanks
Deene

Title: Re: The Velvet Underground & Nico (45th Anniversary Remaster) in HiDef
Post by: Blackstone on 8 Sep 2013, 05:27 pm

It is much better than the CD but it isn't a great recording to begin with. The download is smoother and more organic sounding. It is a bona fide improvement but don't expect miracles.

Title: Re: The Velvet Underground & Nico (45th Anniversary Remaster) in HiDef
Post by: ddafoe on 10 Sep 2013, 12:22 am

Thanks for the info; it sounds like it is worth the upgrade the next time I get an HDTracks 10% off coupon...

Title: Re: The Velvet Underground & Nico (45th Anniversary Remaster) in HiDef
Post by: asliarun on 10 Sep 2013, 03:11 am

This is a bit off topic but do check out Beck's Record Club version of this album.
It is actually a nice attempt.

Title: Re: The Velvet Underground & Nico (45th Anniversary Remaster) in HiDef
Post by: ddafoe on 21 Sep 2013, 01:56 am

I just checked out the Record Club.   I didn't know about it, and yea it does sound pretty good.   I like the Leonard Cohen covers too...