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2XHD - Audiophile Analog Collection Vol. 2
Nothing sound better than music on reel to reel tape, and René Laflamme is again preparing something special. In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for the definition of excellence. Your copy will be recorded on a Nagra IV-S 1/4" at 15 ips and the most musical high fidelity analog sound. Available On Reel To Reel For The First Time!
Manufacturers of audiophile equipment such as Nagra Audio,
high-end turntable manufacturers, Kronos Audio seek his expertise in
representation and assistance in design. Audiophile quality microphone designer
and 8 times winner of "Best sound in the show" at high-end audio
equipment conventions, Laflamme uses his knowledge and unfailing instinct to
match various audio components to create the best all-encompassing sound
experience. The exclusive 2xHD system is the fruit of Laflamme's total
experience and imagination.
Album: Various - Audiophile Analog Collection Vol. 2
Label: 2XHD-FT-00000
Format: Reel-To-Reel, 15 ips, ¼", 2-Track Stereo,
10.5" NAB Reel, Limited Edition
Country: Canada
Released: 2020
Genre: Jazz, Blues
Style: Easy Listening
Track list:
1: LIGHTS OF BARCELONA
Accompanied by bass player David Hughes, and percussionist
Christian Paré, virtuoso guitarist Marc Vallée picks his way through a set of
original compositions that blend a variety of musical styles with dazzling
improvisations. This album was awarded the ‘Best High Resolution Recording’ by
Soundstage! in 2003.
2: LIBERTANGO
Cello, accordion and double bass, TRIO DE CURDA is a new
2xHD recording of Tango music to be released on Reel to Reel tape in 2020. Pure
Blumlein recording with Neumann SM 69 tube micro- phones on a Nagra IV-S
3: SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST – Introduction
This recording is indicated as being the best version of
SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST. The Casavant organ used in this recording is the
4th most powerful organ in the world, with a reach of below 20 Hz.
(A note of caution: Be very careful with the playback level
on first listen. The dynamics are wide, and there is a 16Hz organ tone that can
cause distress to your speakers if you’re not careful.)
4: THE SKY IS CRYING
One of the top blues players /singers of all time, Sonny
Boy’s harmonica spoke the language of his time, with its tortured, wailing,
crying and strangely beautiful tone. This track was captured with two Scheops
tube microphones to provide the realistic presence ‘to die for.’
5: DOREEN SMITH, ROUTE 66
From the album that was awarded the ‘Best Recording of the
Year’ by Soundstage in 2001: “Ms. Smith has a way with these songs and a vocal
style that will grab you right from the get-go.”
6: This beautiful recording of Scarlatti’s LE VIOLETTE with Tenor and Harpsichord was recorded in M/S mic technique which gives it a truly realistic presence and imaging.
7: ÉCHANGES SYNAPTIQUES INTERDITS
Composed by Frederic Alarie for the 11.5 ft high Octobass
and Double Bass, this unique experience was performed at Montreal’s La Maison
Symphonique. In this analog recording, you can hear the hall’s beautiful
acoustics and the very deep bass tone (below 20Hz).
8: MUSICUS PERCUSSION #3
To obtain the powerful and refined sound of this recording,
a selection of the best microphones was used: 2 AKG C12, 4 Neumann U67, 2
B&K 1 inch, on a Nagra T recorder.
9: CHURCH BELL
The Church of St. Madelaine’s bell was recorded on a Nagra
IV-S, using two schoeps omni-directional microphones.
10: TOCCATA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR, BWV 565
This version is a reference for many music lovers. It was
recorded at Montreal’s St-Joseph Oratory with 2 Neumann microphones on Nagra
IV-S.
11: PICTURES AT AN EXIBITION, EXCERPTS
Recorded at Montreal’s Place des Arts using two B&K
omni-directional microphones on a NAGARA IV-S, this is a great example of 3D
imaging obtained with the two microphone technique used to record a full
orchestra.
The 2xHD Fusion Mastering System: In the constant evolution of its proprietary mastering process, 2xHD has progressed to a new phase called 2xHD FUSION, integrating the finest analog, with state-of-the-art recording technology.
The mastering chain consists of a selection of high-end vacuum tube equipment. For the recordings on this album, the original 1⁄4” 15 ips NagraMaster curve, NAB and CCIR master tapes were played on a Nagra-T tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired with OCC silver cable from the playback head direct to a Nick Doshi tube head preamplifier.
The Nagra T, with its four direct drive motors, two pinch rollers and a tape tension head, has one of the best transports ever made. A custom-built carbon fiber head block and a head damp- ing electronic system permit 2xHD FUSION to obtain a better resolution and 3D imaging.
The resulting signal is then transferred into high resolution formats by recording it in DXD using a custom 2xHD Technologies A to D converter. All analog and digital cables that are used are state of the art Siltech.
The 2xHD FUSION mastering system is powered by a super capacitor power supply, using a new technology that lowers the digital noise found in the lowest level of the spectrum. A vacuum tube NAGRA HD DAC X is used as a reference digital playback converter in order to A and B with the original analog master tape, permitting the fusion of the warmth of analog with the refinement of digital.
"Many of my recording with the strongest organ done to 16Hz, Octobass, and many track awards for best recording by the Soundstage magazine. I never remaster before because many tracks recorded in Nagra master curve EQ and my tube playback did not have it. But now I have Nagra master and it is spectacular!" - By Rene
The tape is tailed out. Before playback please rewind the tape first. Make sure that you clean open reel to reel tape recorder heads regularly for optimal frequency response.
Compatible Tape Recorders to play master tape copy today: Below is a partial list of compatible tape recorders. Other tape recorders may be used as long as they have 15ips, 2 track playback capability, CCIR or NAB curve and 10" inch diameter reel capacity.
3M, Akai, Ampex 350, 351, 354, 440, MR70, ATR 100, 102, Ballfinger M063H1, M063H3, M063H5, M063H1IX, Crown, Denon, Fostex, Lyrec, Magnecord, Marantz, MCI, Mitsubishi, Nagra T, Nagra IV-S/QGB, Otari, Philips PRO35, PRO36, Pioneer RT707, Scully280, Shure, Sony, Stellavox, Studer B67, C37, A80, 810, A820, ReVox A77, C260, G36, PR99, Tandberg, Teac X2000, Tascam, Technics RS1500, Telefunken M5, M10, M12, M15, Thorens TM1600, United home audio and more.
Before You Play The Tape: Please Note The Tape Is Tailed Out. Before playback please rewind the tape first. Make sure that you clean open reel to reel tape recorder heads regularly for optimal frequency response.
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