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    Roxy Music - the high road

    This is a 4-song EP recorded at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland in August of 1982. It was released by Warner in the U.S./Canada and Polygram in the U.K. in 1983.

    It is an outstanding domestic pressing and I recommend it highly.
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      The only thing that I have by Roxy Music is Avalon.
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        • #3
          Roxy Music's first five LPs (Roxy Music, For Your Pleasure, Stranded, Country Life, and Siren) are all pretty amazing albums. They are an acquired taste and can be somewhat challenging to listen to. I think most audiophiles ignore them because unfortunately they aren't well produced. For anyone not familiar with their early work, but who own Avalon because it is a great recording, are in for a surprise. I can't imaging ever going more than a few months without playing Mother of Pearl off the Stranded album.
          Roxy Music also happened to put on great concerts. I saw them when they toured for Siren, and it was probably one of the top three or four rock concerts I've ever attended, from a performance and sound standpoint.
          Steve Lefkowicz
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          Digital cables: Aural Symphonics USB, iFi Gemini twin-head USB.
          Accessories: Sound Organization turntable shelf, Mondo racks, Pangea Audio Vulcan rack, AV Room Services EVPs under the speakers, Pi Audio Group Über BUSS, Monster HTS2000 power conditioner, Kinetronics anti-static brush, Pro-Ject VC-S record cleaner, Spin Clean record cleaner.
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            • #4
              I also have Avalon only. I'll check the earlier works out as you suggest Steve. Is it just me or does KD Lang look like Bryan Ferry's long lost sister?

              What songs are on the EP John?

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                • #5
                  A friend of mine who is also a Roxy Music fan also suggested I start with Avalon. Is it just more accessible than other RM LPs? I saw the CD at PrEx for >$50, might've been closer to $80. Is it that good?
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                    • #6
                      Originally posted by JackD201
                      I also have Avalon only. I'll check the earlier works out as you suggest Steve. Is it just me or does KD Lang look like Bryan Ferry's long lost sister?

                      What songs are on the EP John?
                      A1 - Can't Let Go
                      A2 - My Only Love
                      B1 - Like A Hurricane
                      B2 - Jealous Guy
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                        • #7
                          Originally posted by allenh
                          A friend of mine who is also a Roxy Music fan also suggested I start with Avalon. Is it just more accessible than other RM LPs? I saw the CD at PrEx for >$50, might've been closer to $80. Is it that good?
                          Avalon is a lot more accessible, and also much better recorded. It is also quite different musically, Allmusic does a pretty good job explaining them. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/roxy-...2855/biography
                          Steve Lefkowicz
                          Senior Associate Editor at Positive Feedback
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                          Analog 1: Linn LP12 (MOSE/Hercules II), Ittok, Dynavector 10X5 MK.II Low, iPhono2/iPowerX; Analog 2: Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon, Talisman S, iFi iPhono.
                          Digital: Geekom Mini PC (i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, JRiver Media Center 29, Tidal HiFi, Qobuz Studio), iFi NEO iDSD, iFi iUSB3, iPurifier2, Audioquest Jitterbug FMJ.
                          Electronics: Khozmo Stereo Passive with AMRG Ladder Attenuator and "NewClassD" Active Stage, Antique Sound Labs MG-SI15DT-S, Burson Timekeeper Virtuoso
                          Speakers: Tekton Perfect SET 15, Tekton Lore, Magneplaner .7, GoldenEar BRX
                          Interconnects: Morrow Audio MA1, Vermouth Audio Black Pearl, Audioquest Evergreen
                          Speaker cables: Morrow Audio SP4, Vermouth Audio Red Velvet, Audioquest Type 5
                          Digital cables: Aural Symphonics USB, iFi Gemini twin-head USB.
                          Accessories: Sound Organization turntable shelf, Mondo racks, Pangea Audio Vulcan rack, AV Room Services EVPs under the speakers, Pi Audio Group Über BUSS, Monster HTS2000 power conditioner, Kinetronics anti-static brush, Pro-Ject VC-S record cleaner, Spin Clean record cleaner.
                          Headphones: Schiit Valhalla amp, Burson Conductor Virtuoso Amp, Meze Audio 99 Classic and 99 Neo, Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 600 ohm, 1More Triple Driver Over Ear, 1More Triple Driver IEM
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                            • #8
                              Originally posted by allenh
                              A friend of mine who is also a Roxy Music fan also suggested I start with Avalon. Is it just more accessible than other RM LPs? I saw the CD at PrEx for >$50, might've been closer to $80. Is it that good?
                              Are you talking about the CD or the SACD? The SACD is very, very pricey......

                              The best LP copy is the Simply Vinyl release with the round seal at the back of the outer sleeve.
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                                • #9
                                  Originally posted by Johnny Vinyl
                                  Are you talking about the CD or the SACD? The SACD is very, very pricey......

                                  The best LP copy is the Simply Vinyl release with the round seal at the back of the outer sleeve.
                                  Have you heard this? Any idea about the quality of the LPs in this set?
                                  Roxy Music-The Complete Studio Albums-Vinyl Box Sets|Acoustic Sounds
                                  http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/103107/Roxy_Music-The_Complete_Studio_Albums-Vinyl_Box_Sets
                                  Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records
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                                  Senior Associate Editor at Positive Feedback
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                                  Digital: Geekom Mini PC (i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, JRiver Media Center 29, Tidal HiFi, Qobuz Studio), iFi NEO iDSD, iFi iUSB3, iPurifier2, Audioquest Jitterbug FMJ.
                                  Electronics: Khozmo Stereo Passive with AMRG Ladder Attenuator and "NewClassD" Active Stage, Antique Sound Labs MG-SI15DT-S, Burson Timekeeper Virtuoso
                                  Speakers: Tekton Perfect SET 15, Tekton Lore, Magneplaner .7, GoldenEar BRX
                                  Interconnects: Morrow Audio MA1, Vermouth Audio Black Pearl, Audioquest Evergreen
                                  Speaker cables: Morrow Audio SP4, Vermouth Audio Red Velvet, Audioquest Type 5
                                  Digital cables: Aural Symphonics USB, iFi Gemini twin-head USB.
                                  Accessories: Sound Organization turntable shelf, Mondo racks, Pangea Audio Vulcan rack, AV Room Services EVPs under the speakers, Pi Audio Group Über BUSS, Monster HTS2000 power conditioner, Kinetronics anti-static brush, Pro-Ject VC-S record cleaner, Spin Clean record cleaner.
                                  Headphones: Schiit Valhalla amp, Burson Conductor Virtuoso Amp, Meze Audio 99 Classic and 99 Neo, Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 600 ohm, 1More Triple Driver Over Ear, 1More Triple Driver IEM

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                                    • #10
                                      I think Fremer did a video review of the Roxy Music boxset.
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                                        • #11
                                          Originally posted by Steve Lefkowicz
                                          Have you heard this? Any idea about the quality of the LPs in this set?
                                          http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/10...Vinyl_Box_Sets
                                          I have not as I'm not interested in the boxset, but I could find out from the discussions over at the SHForums.
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                                            • #12
                                              Surprised I missed this: http://www.analogplanet.com/content/...Xr2zzz6PJIo.97
                                              Steve Lefkowicz
                                              Senior Associate Editor at Positive Feedback
                                              -
                                              Analog 1: Linn LP12 (MOSE/Hercules II), Ittok, Dynavector 10X5 MK.II Low, iPhono2/iPowerX; Analog 2: Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon, Talisman S, iFi iPhono.
                                              Digital: Geekom Mini PC (i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, JRiver Media Center 29, Tidal HiFi, Qobuz Studio), iFi NEO iDSD, iFi iUSB3, iPurifier2, Audioquest Jitterbug FMJ.
                                              Electronics: Khozmo Stereo Passive with AMRG Ladder Attenuator and "NewClassD" Active Stage, Antique Sound Labs MG-SI15DT-S, Burson Timekeeper Virtuoso
                                              Speakers: Tekton Perfect SET 15, Tekton Lore, Magneplaner .7, GoldenEar BRX
                                              Interconnects: Morrow Audio MA1, Vermouth Audio Black Pearl, Audioquest Evergreen
                                              Speaker cables: Morrow Audio SP4, Vermouth Audio Red Velvet, Audioquest Type 5
                                              Digital cables: Aural Symphonics USB, iFi Gemini twin-head USB.
                                              Accessories: Sound Organization turntable shelf, Mondo racks, Pangea Audio Vulcan rack, AV Room Services EVPs under the speakers, Pi Audio Group Über BUSS, Monster HTS2000 power conditioner, Kinetronics anti-static brush, Pro-Ject VC-S record cleaner, Spin Clean record cleaner.
                                              Headphones: Schiit Valhalla amp, Burson Conductor Virtuoso Amp, Meze Audio 99 Classic and 99 Neo, Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 600 ohm, 1More Triple Driver Over Ear, 1More Triple Driver IEM

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                                                • #13
                                                  I've had an original UK copy of Avalon since it was first released. Spun it not that long ago for my audio posse and we were all a bit surprised at how blaaah it sounded. Fremer raves about the UK pressing over the US but I have a feeling he may have it backwards. The SACD ripped the vinyl to shreds.
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                                                    • Johnny Vinyl
                                                      #13.1
                                                      Johnny Vinyl commented
                                                      02-15-2016, 04:16 PM
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                                                      The SACD is awesome, but so is my Simply Vinyl LP copy.
                                                    • #14
                                                      Originally posted by lasercd
                                                      I've had an original UK copy of Avalon since it was first released. Spun it not that long ago for my audio posse and we were all a bit surprised at how blaaah it sounded. Fremer raves about the UK pressing over the US but I have a feeling he may have it backwards. The SACD ripped the vinyl to shreds.

                                                      I think I bought the UK version after Mikey's review. Sonically it was ho-hum. Haven't played it in a while but one thing I remember is that the album was very murky sounding.
                                                      Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
                                                      Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
                                                      ________________________________________

                                                      -Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
                                                      -Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
                                                      -Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
                                                      -Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
                                                      -VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
                                                      -VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
                                                      -Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
                                                      -Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
                                                      -Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
                                                      -Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.
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