2 x HD Audiophile Analog Collection Vol.1

The 45rpm double disc Audiophile Analog Collection features a variety of recordings from the world of movies, blues, percussion ensembles, world music and jazz. This is part of a special series of compilations of analog audiophile recordings at their best, with emphasis on execution and great sound. The 2xHD Fusion Mastering System is an innovation in audio restoration for a virtual audio reality. In the constant evolution of its proprietary mastering process, 2xHD has progressed to a new phase called 2xHD Fusion, integrating the finest state-of-the-art analogue Nagra-T tape recorder modified with high-end tube playback technology, wired with OCC silver cable for better transparency and 3D imaging. 2xHD Vinyl are sourced from first generation analogue recordings without any digital corruption. The cutting is done at Bernie Grundman Mastering Lab on tube cutting equipment.

Track List Side A: Pink Panther (Jazz Ensemble) Recorded at the Plateau Montreal concert hall with two Schoeps cardio microphones on Nagra IV-S The Story of Sonny Boy Williamson (Sonny Boy Williamson - vocals, harmonica) Recorded on 2 tracks with two Schoeps cardio (tube) microphones Greek Tycoon Bouzouki Music Recorded at La Chapelle du Grand Seminaire in Montreal on a Decca Tree with 3 Fidelio 2xHD mircophones on a Nagra IV-S Side B: The Duke (The L.A. Network, Brubeck Redux - piano, drum, double bass) Recorded and mixed live on two tracks at 15 ips in NAB EQ. Earthworks omni microphones were used on piano and Gefell um70 on Bass Leaving (Fred Alarie Trio - trumpet, piano, double bass) Recorded at La Chapelle historique du bon pasteur in Montreal with two Neumann U-67 on Nagra IV-S Side C: Musicus Percussion Ensemble (voice, jambi, timpani, big drum) Recorded at Salle Claude Champagne with 2AKG C12, 4 Neumann U67, 2 B&K 1 inch, on Nagra T Musicus Harp Solo Recorded at La Bibliotheque de Montreal with 2 Schoeps on Nagra IV-S Katjar Percussion Ensemble Recorded at L'Eglise St-Francois in Laval, Quebec, with 2 Fidelio 2xHD microphones on Nagra T at 30 ips Esperance (Marie Saint Onge - flute; accordion, flute, guitar, double bass Recorded at L'Eglise St-Jean Baptiste in Montreal with 2 Fidelio 2xHD microphones on Nagra T at 30 ips Side D: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (Raymond Daveluy - organ) Recorded at the St-Joseph Oratory in Montreal, with 2 Neumann microphones on Nagra IV-S