Is that really necessary ??

Again, it is guaranteed to turn a fight enter between Mono purists and surround sound fun listeners between Gralshütern the Beatles legacy and rather indifferent etc. The late George Harrison has once formulated as follows: "When They invented stereo, I remember thinking," Why ? ? What do you want two speakers for "Because it ruined the sound from our point of view You know, we had everything coming out of one speaker;. Now it had to come out of two speakers It sounded like very naked.." (Beatles Anthology DVD).

So - the music creator and -interpreten wanted the creation time in Mono. They also documented the fact that they personally accompanied the mixes in mono, but leaving the sound engineers in stereo. De issue is clearly debatable - can not argue about tastes. So get in this set are limited to the most objective representation of the content and each left to itself, whether it appeals to the approximately $ 400.- and is worth.

That to me is one thing about this set that after various expenses on vinyls and CDs "digitally remastered" now one of the time of origin adapted / appropriate revision has taken place. Here, then Ford Mustang the carburetor will not be replaced on the V 8 by an electronic injection in the 60s, but the gasifier is optimized.

The new vinyl single box I could already several days (and nights) listen and compare. A good friend who for professional reasons had access to an advance copy, could not resist my offer, the new set is not only in direct comparison with remastered vinyl and CDs, but also with mint original mono pressings compare.

Here we have both over 40 years old (DUAL 1219 REVOX B 795, McIntosh C 8 / MC 30 and SONY TA-1130 at BOSE and 901-1 BROWN L 710) and updates (T + A pre and power amps, vinyl used & CD player at T + A Solitaire and B & M Line 30) Equipment and my enthusiasm started immediately and stopped. This, of course is not irrelevant that I grew up with Mono and I also could not inspire the "ping-pong stereo" of beginnings.

The now present 180-gram pressings (wonderfully massive) are technically what is to make analog today; directly from the original tapes with the help of recordings of that engineer. The sound is much harder and more energetic than the "soft" versions, to which one has become accustomed over many years from CDs, MP 3, etc..

It sounds not only "as before, but better" on, but the record company has also taken great pains with an original appearance as possible: Label the old look, folded plate covers, etc. You make a Grown Man Cry!

Does it sound to old or new system better (subjective): For me, "old" very clear winner. Music from that period, which was created for mono harmonizes best with tube amplifiers, old (not metal) caps and old pickups. Modern plants are as colder and merciless in playback.

My personal conclusion: made with considerable effort, quality new version of immortal music into an even more affordable price. Not for average music consumer, but a must for Beatles fan with strong purist (or nostalgic?) Orientation.

This Record Should be Played loud (Rolling Stones, vinyl "Let it Bleed")