Nice video! I recently watched a video of a guy who was returning all the MoFI One Steps he had purchased because of the digital step I laughed because he had a mountain of them! 10 at the least He kept buying them! So he must have liked the sound I think people are making to much of this
I have had some MOFIs for decades, and they're my 'go to' versions of those albums... I dipped back in a few years ago when they started releasing the Dylan albums at 45rpm but didn't like them, they sounded too clinical to my ears. Then I jumped back in with the OneSteps: the theory makes complete sense. Having known Tim de Paravicini and the work he'd done with MOFI, especially on their tape equipment, I found it especially upsetting to find out they been lying. I honestly don't know if they had lied to Tim too, but I suspect so, I really don't think Tim was the kinda guy to keep a secret... I still buy some MOFIs: I've just ordered Love Over Gold, because I missed out on that first time around. IMHO They are very good, but not the best.
People often rave about how good the MoFi One Step records sound. In the absence of a well made all analogue recording like a UHQR, nobody will ever know just how good a quintessential recording like Sunday at the Village Vanguard can sound. Cheers, mate! 👍👍👍
I have to confess that at first I was pretty hooked, but more by the forensic level of detail rather than musical enjoyment, or for that matter, feeling of natural reality.
@@DaveDenyer A UHQR has a soul. A MoFi One Step does not have a soul. It's the difference between a human being and an android. It's probably the best analogy I can think of. I hope that you will continue to enjoy the extraordinary natural reality of this recording. If it's so good, you want to weep. Go ahead and weep.
Very interesting side note of super vinyl issues when trying to use a vinyl flat machine, very helpful, thanks a lot. I only got a few MoFi OneSteps and none really impressed me but I got nearly all UHQRs and every single one excites me.
I absolutely enjoy your honest and frank channel. You’ve similar interests, love Genesis and Bill Evans. Your reviews are balanced and aren’t deliberately made to install FOMO. Nice channel and keep up the great work.
Enjoyed your review Dave, I stopped buying MOFI records years ago because they always boost the lower frequencies, totally ruin the overall tonality of the music.
Honestly, until the stylus hits the groove I'm not sure what to expect. This one was quite a surprise, and quite an easy video to do. Thanks for the feedback Jeremy.
Hi. Been looking for this comparison ever since the UHQR came out. So thanks. Question. You mentioned you had a record flattener. Just curious which one do you use and do you like it? If you have a video on it, I’d happily go and watch it if you pointed out to me.
Hi, I have an AFI Flat 2. I haven't done a video on it, but that's not a bad idea. On everything other than MOFI / Impex Supervinyl, it works better than anything else I've tried.
Hi Dave interesting review. I thought the mofi being one step may have pulled more out the recording even though the lower end is pumped up. I sold my copy. When I bought the riverside box.
If natural sound is important. Go for OG. Older recordings have tonal color. New pressings absolutly do not. Ive been in this hobby for a very long time.
Hi Gordon, that’s certainly my ‘rule of thumb’. However when the original is from the 80s / 90s and more recent. I don’t find it’s so set in stone…. That, and an original can often cost far more than one of these UHQRs.
Nice video! I recently watched a video of a guy who was returning all the MoFI One Steps he had purchased because of the digital step I laughed because he had a mountain of them! 10 at the least He kept buying them! So he must have liked the sound I think people are making to much of this
I have had some MOFIs for decades, and they're my 'go to' versions of those albums...
I dipped back in a few years ago when they started releasing the Dylan albums at 45rpm but didn't like them, they sounded too clinical to my ears. Then I jumped back in with the OneSteps: the theory makes complete sense. Having known Tim de Paravicini and the work he'd done with MOFI, especially on their tape equipment, I found it especially upsetting to find out they been lying. I honestly don't know if they had lied to Tim too, but I suspect so, I really don't think Tim was the kinda guy to keep a secret...
I still buy some MOFIs: I've just ordered Love Over Gold, because I missed out on that first time around. IMHO They are very good, but not the best.
People often rave about how good the MoFi One Step records sound. In the absence of a well made all analogue recording like a UHQR, nobody will ever know just how good a quintessential recording like Sunday at the Village Vanguard can sound. Cheers, mate! 👍👍👍
I have to confess that at first I was pretty hooked, but more by the forensic level of detail rather than musical enjoyment, or for that matter, feeling of natural reality.
@@DaveDenyer A UHQR has a soul. A MoFi One Step does not have a soul. It's the difference between a human being and an android. It's probably the best analogy I can think of. I hope that you will continue to enjoy the extraordinary natural reality of this recording. If it's so good, you want to weep. Go ahead and weep.
@@audiophileman7047 that's a great analogy. 👍
@@DaveDenyer Thanks! 😊
Very interesting side note of super vinyl issues when trying to use a vinyl flat machine, very helpful, thanks a lot. I only got a few MoFi OneSteps and none really impressed me but I got nearly all UHQRs and every single one excites me.
For me the opposite. I mostly prefer the MOFIs.
I’m guessing Supervinyl has a lower melting point, but I don’t know for sure. I’ve given up trying to flatten warped one-steps.
I absolutely enjoy your honest and frank channel. You’ve similar interests, love Genesis and Bill Evans. Your reviews are balanced and aren’t deliberately made to install FOMO. Nice channel and keep up the great work.
Thanks, that means a lot.
Best wishes, Dave
Enjoyed your review Dave, I stopped buying MOFI records years ago because they always boost the lower frequencies, totally ruin the overall tonality of the music.
Glad you enjoyed the review. I'm certainly slowing down on buying MOFIs, but still not stopped (there's one on its way to me).
Great video
Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
The best, as always. You have great taste.
Honestly, until the stylus hits the groove I'm not sure what to expect. This one was quite a surprise, and quite an easy video to do. Thanks for the feedback Jeremy.
Real music in real space is the ideal. Good you can help us hear what comes closest
Thanks!
I'm very glad to be of service David. Thanks for the feedback and ongoing support.
Hi. Been looking for this comparison ever since the UHQR came out. So thanks. Question. You mentioned you had a record flattener. Just curious which one do you use and do you like it? If you have a video on it, I’d happily go and watch it if you pointed out to me.
Hi, I have an AFI Flat 2. I haven't done a video on it, but that's not a bad idea. On everything other than MOFI / Impex Supervinyl, it works better than anything else I've tried.
Hi Dave interesting review. I thought the mofi being one step may have pulled more out the recording even though the lower end is pumped up. I sold my copy. When I bought the riverside box.
Hi George, did you prefer the Riverside box version to the One-Step? I’d imagine the AP/Riverside and the UHQR are very similar…
@@DaveDenyer never a/b them as I sold to fund box. I think Kevin Gray has done a fresh remaster so it will be better. By a bit.
If natural sound is important. Go for OG. Older recordings have tonal color. New pressings absolutly do not. Ive been in this hobby for a very long time.
Hi Gordon, that’s certainly my ‘rule of thumb’. However when the original is from the 80s / 90s and more recent. I don’t find it’s so set in stone…. That, and an original can often cost far more than one of these UHQRs.
@@DaveDenyeryes. I also do buy some UHQRs. They seem to have there own advantages
Your contempt of anything Mobile Fidelity oozes throughout your videos.
I'm trying to be objective and discuss the differences, sorry if I come across as contemptuous.