har wrote:T4N63R1N3 DR34M wrote:sparrow wrote:Being a TDaholic I finally ordered this my fifth copy
The ones I have already..
Vinyl version.
Vinyl In The Beginning box set
CD version on Jive
CD version on Sanctuary/Castle
CD version on Nebulous Dawn box set
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not yet ordered the Esoteric version
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Used to have the Japanese card sleeve version, with the Ultima Thule mini-cd. Also used to have the Alpha Centauri/Atem 2LP set on Polydor
Which is your favourite version then?
Mine is probably the ATEM/AC 2 LP, just coz its vinyl probably
Mine would have to be any of the CD versions, because I love vinyl for the artwork and the collectibility, BUT soundwise, since CD came out, I have always preferred the lack of crackle and hiss. I could never afford a top of the range record deck and tone-arm and I don't believe it's possible to keep vinyl in top-class condition AND listen to it regularly as well. The very act of a diamond needle (hardest substance on earth) dragging through some plastic grooves means that each time the record is played there is some wear to the groove and some deterioration in sound. Fact.
I'll probably get round to buyong the Esoteric version, but I'm not convinced I'll hear any SIGNIFICANT difference.
Now, the SACD version of Rubycon is a different matter. That really does sound FAR superior to the other CD (and vinyl) versions.