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AKUS - So Long So Wrong- Time to Stop Upgrading?

Just purchased this LP based on the fabulous reviews.

I would have to say that the song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore is the best sound I have ever heard on my system. Her voice and the instrumentation sounds perfect to me. Maybe the slight reverbation helps. Worth buying just for this song.

My point is that everyone worries about the equipment when in my opinion the engineering of the record itself is a major limiting factor in sound quality. In other words until I heard this song I didn't realize how good my system was. If this song sounds great to me then why spend thousands more upgrading?

Unfortunately it is records themselves and CDs that need to be substantially improved. I am sure it would sound better on other systems but at how much expense? I probably will upgrade my cartidge (the Lyra Lydian) which is probably the weakest link in the system but again I am 100% satisfied with the sound of this song.
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dodgealum
976 posts
 
That song absolutely KILLS me.
nrostov
199 posts
 
Slingshot,

You should pick up the live lp. I can't believe how good this album sounds for a live recording.
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shadorne
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It Doesn't Matter Anymore is the best sound I have ever heard on my system.

If you have a good system then it is worth paying attention to the people who mix and master.

When Gary Paczosa and Doug Sax are involved (a couple of what many might term audio "gearheads") then perfectionism can be expected...a glorious recording!!!

Here are some photos of Gary at a gearheads openhouse link to photos .
vegasears
922 posts
 
Jaybo

Homerun, right out of the park. I just love music, any way I can get it.

While writing this I'm listening to AKUS latest "Lonely Goes Both Ways" on red book. I love the way she works the mike with her voice. amazing. So Long, So Wrong is the next up.
mauiaudioman
171 posts
 
I have the Mo-Fi vinyl AKUS double album and it's really well recorded, mastered and pressed. Some of the quietest vinyl I have heard. Also agree on the recording being so important. Choice of microphones is really critical in getting a great recording.
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