[quote user="thebes"] I don't know, but to me there is a lot of self-serving nonsense being put out by the recording engineers. But I'm probably missing the point of why I started this thread and that is stereo vs mono. I understand the attraction of mono for old jazz Blue Notes and such, after all they were not mastered with AM radio play in mind. For pop music, though? Would there really be a large group of people who really want these songs in mono? [/quote] There is an important

[quote user="oldtimer"] Back on topic thebes. The early original monos are collectible so the current marketeers play into that by creating a new mono collectible. It's simple baby boomer crass. People who want to listen will more than likely get the stereo version. Mono on a cd? [/quote] Six of the mono's have never been available on CD before this set. They would want the mono because of the style of "stereo" back then doesn't fit with their ears, or the fact that

You have managed to create another thread with banter build right in. I think on the Steve Hoffman forum they are on Stereo vs. Mono Part 32, they go to a new part after they reach 500 posts on each thread. However, I really like this thread, a very good opportnity to try and get some facts about these mixes in here, on both these latest CD issues, and the vinyl issues, including the Mofi's. The issue is really quite complex, because it is not just a Mono vs. Stereo thing, it is also a U.K vs

[quote user="thebes"] OT. OK I'm sure you already know this. The one great Stones album, (I'll write it in a mix of furrin languages just to present you with an intellectual challenge) is: "Sympatique pour la Diablos " [/quote] Only one? Are you kidding me? Thebes, Make some tea, sit back and listen to: Exil sur la rue Principale Travis

I just got one box of each, and I started with the stereo version of Please, Please Me, and the vocals are all out of the right ch and music out of left, but I must say, this version is actually very enjoyable. Rubber Soul is the same way, which is so very odd, but again, it is best stereo version I have ever heard. Revolver was out of the park. I really can't wait to hear the Mono versions tomorrow which have always been my favorite in Reel to Reel format. Travis

You got that right my friend!!!!! You been "flying" a lot? Travis

I'm going through this issue right now and it is quite complex. First thing is try a cheater plug on the back of the new amp (3 prong to 2 prong). If that doesn't do it then you have to do through process of elimination and possibly get a filter. There is a great blog right here on Klipsch that discusses all of this.. The interconnect, not having any connected that is, kind of through me for awhile also. How one earth is is creating noise if it isn't "connected to anything."

[quote user="LarryC"] I'm a little more surprised at hiss with no interconnect. Does the amp have a level control? If it does, what happens if you turn it down? If not, I suppose the amp's front end is either faulty or simply not designed to minimize its own front-end noise with high efficiency speaks the way most of them are including your Nikko. [/quote] Whether or not there is an interconnect or not does not matter. If you are trying to figure out the hum is coming from a cable

[quote user="LarryC"] Since this is hiss, it doesn't sound like a kind of hum or powerline interference. High-gain amps can magnify hiss from other components like processors, CD players, etc. etc., and this is relayed to audibility by very high efficiency speakers. I've never heard any significant hiss from a SS amplifier with no inputs connected. Since you apparently get hiss even after disconnecting ALL inputs (AND removing the interconnects, I assume -- do that too, to be totally

[quote user="dtel"] Any more listening time on them yet, this should be a good weekend for some music. [/quote] As a matter of fact I am listening to Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scott's, People Get Ready sung by Joss Stone, absolutely incredible.