Well, in a nutshell, it’s an audio format pressed to help enhance the sound quality, be that on vinyl or Compact Disc.
The idea being the heavier the vinyl pressing, the better. There have been pressings released from 120 up to 200 Gram in weight, usually the 200 Gram will play at 45rpm providing a better audio experience, instead of the standard 33 1/3rpm.
Compact Discs have various different formats, gold was used in the earlier pressing as it supposedly provided a better a clearer sound reproduction.
Mobile Fidelity are known for being one of the leaders in producing vinyl and CDs of an audiophile grade, with the original releases now highly collectable.
We now have Super Audio CDs, SHM-CD providing a high-fidelity-audio, Blu-Spec CDs using Blu-ray technology, along with DVD-Audio using DVD technology, both providing surround sound audio.
Here at eil.com we have a nice range of Audiophile pressings to suit everyone’s taste and pockets.
SMALL FACES Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake (Immediate Masters Series 2023 UK/EU limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180-gram Gold Vinyl, mastered by Nick Robbins with lacquers cut at AIR Mastering for this special release. Picture sleeve with series obi & clear PVC outer. Recommended).YES Magnification (2002 UK Multi-Region DVD AUDIO featuring 12 audio tracks including 2 bonus live tracks ‘In The Presence Of’ & ‘Maginification’! and video interview, discography & song lyrics).GRATEFUL DEAD From The Mars Hotel (Limited Edition 1985 US Mobile Fidelity ‘Original Master Recording’ audiophile 8-track CD, the 1974 album mastered directly from the original tapes, complete with a unique black & silver bordered picture sleeve MFCD809).THE BEATLES The Beatles [The White Album] (2014 UK limited edition 30-track ‘The Beatles In Mono’ remastered audiophile 2LP pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl, newly mastered from the analogue master tapes, housed in picture sleeve which replicates the original 1968 artwork/inners/posters and has the Apple label design with ‘Mastering Notes…’ booklet. Although not sealed, this example displays minimal wear and the vinyl shows the only lightest signs of play).HAIRCUT 100 Pelican West 40 (40th Anniversary Half Speed Master Edition 2023 UK/EU limited edition 12-track LP, remastered from the original tapes at AIR Mastering and pressed on 180-gram audiophile quality vinyl. Featuring the hit singles Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl), Love Plus One and Fantastic Day. Picture sleeve with series obi and 4-page booklet insert, factory sealed. Recommended).
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