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Dive into Pure Sonic Bliss with AUDIOPHILE COLLECTION VOL. 3 which follows the popular Audiophile Analog Collection Vols. 1 & 2. This vinyl features iconic tracks from jazz legends like Ben Webster, Jaco Pastorius, and Bucky Pizzarelli, alongside breathtaking audiophile recordings by the renowned René Laflamme of 2xHD.

From jazz to classical, to pure improvisation, the joy of funk, with a touch of blues VOL. 3 elevates the listening experience, perfectly complementing the beloved VOL. 1 & VOL. 2. This completes a perfect trilogy.

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 digital technology.

The mastering chain consists of a selection of high-end vacuum tube equipment. For the recordings on this album, the original ¼” 15 ips NagraMaster curve, NAB or 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 damping 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 to A and B with the original analog master tape, permitting the fusion of the warmth of analog with the refinement of digital.

Jaco Pastorius
Ben Webster
Brian Torff
Bucky Pizzarelli
Frédéric Alarie
Didier Dumontier
Marie Saintonge
Robert Len
John Geary
Josée Aidans
June In The Fields
Rachel Laurin

*Attention – the audio samples below are from the digital version of this album. The tracklist for the vinyl is shown in the back sleeve photo above.