Live Audiophile Roundtable with Mastering Engineer Steve Hoffman and his top vinyl picks + Q & A!

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Ай бұрын

Please join your host Steve Westman as he welcomes mastering engineer Steve Hoffman and his top vinyl picks. As well as live viewer Q and A and much more.

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@rogercoates2492 Ай бұрын

This was great to hear this conversation with Steve Hoffman. I go to the Steve Hoffman forum everyday.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

It was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.

@krwd Ай бұрын

Steve thank you so much for having Steve H on your channel, he is like listening to a wise old sage man his brain is unreal 👍👍

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

It was a real blast.

@cradio52 Ай бұрын

This was your best interview ever. My ears were GLUED to my phone (I was listening in the background without the video). You should bring Mr. Hoffman back for as many times as he’s down to participate! An absolute legend.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Thank you. So much info. Was awesome.

@audiophoolz9413 Ай бұрын

Steve "I'm one of them there millionaires bucko" Hoffman.

@macdrummer007 Ай бұрын

An integral forum in the recording industry.Have learn’t so much going forward.Thanks Steve for providing.FREE of charge the equivalent of the Encyclopedia Britannia for all recorded music.Bravo! Sir.Much respect indeed to you both. Thanks for posting this great interview Steve W.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. It was a fun Chat.

@macdrummer007 Ай бұрын

@@stevewestman7774 It sure came across that way. Just finished watching the first podcast with Steve.Equally entertaining! Keep up the great work!

@false_binary Ай бұрын

Steve is an international treasure, what a super cool person and wildly talented individual. Excellent interview sir!

@DonHamlin Ай бұрын

Steve is the best guest. Thanks for the excellent content!

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Thank you. So fun.

@Licoricedisc Ай бұрын

Been a member/posting since Sept. 9, 2004.

@FunkyWestie 4 күн бұрын

Steve W, I'd love it if you'd have Tom Port back on to talk about the Hot Stampers concept, and to share his picks for great records and tips on how to find them on your own. As great as Steve H's advice and perspectives are, Tom's got a lot to offer along these lines as well.

@airwatersun 27 күн бұрын

I just recently got active and this is just a great site. Member are polite and erudite! An absolute pleasure to be part of the forum.

@stevewestman7774 27 күн бұрын

👍

@knockshinnoch1950 Ай бұрын

Great talk. Can't get over how similar SH is to Billy Connolly!

@ReasonablySane Ай бұрын

I have a bunch of 1950's and 1960's "test" records, as well as a few copies of the "sessions" LP produced by JBL. But regarding music for "testing" my vinyl setup, I have a music album that I view similarly to the records you showed. It's one I picked up at Goodwill for a quarter about 15 years ago. "Annie get your gun", with Doris Day. The orchestra was recorded on one coast, they sent to tapes to the other coast, and her vocals were recorded there, yet it sounds like an amazing live performance. It caused me to coin the phrase: Don't kid yourself, the industry had sound quality dialed in way back in the 50's. On a related note, I was listening to one of my Herb Alpert and the TJB records a few months ago and realized that there was some amazing production going on there, and talent, and arrangement magic. When you put yourself in the place of an average 20 or 30 something in the mid-60's, and the music history that preceded it, it suddenly makes sense that that sound was hugely popular. And played to death. And always remember, vinyl is final!😉

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Amazing. Thank you for this. 🙏

@themotownboy1 Ай бұрын

It is great to get an idea of the person that Steve Hoffman is and his passion for music.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

thanks for watching.

@johnmiller3689 Ай бұрын

That was amazing and so informative and entertaining, didn't want it to end!

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

So much information. Was fun.

@bbanderic Ай бұрын

Awesome interview, thanks a million for bringing it to us! Steve was on a roll with the viewer questions, just a wealth of knowledge and he seemed to really enjoy himself. Please send him the Aja and Rhino Hifi records, will be really interesting to get his take on those. Cheers!

@KRay-km8hh Ай бұрын

Fantastic. Well done all around.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Lots of fun and so informative.

@LyndonSoulGroove Ай бұрын

Love this ..

@mcintoshkid Ай бұрын

nice interview, greetings from switzerland

@mondoenterprises6710 Ай бұрын

Great show. Subscribed!

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Much appreciated. Thank you.

@jodygoeler586 Ай бұрын

Wow! Great conversation.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

So fun. Thanks for watching.

@lovbladkarl-olof3975 Ай бұрын

Great interview

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Much appreciated. Was a lot of fun.

@drunkenskelator Ай бұрын

Thanks for this content! I have the Bob Cooper OJC and several of the Contemporary titles cut using that Westrex head. Steve H is spot on with these recommendations!

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. That was fun.

@jimbrock1441 Ай бұрын

I subscribed to The Secret Guide To Music and ordered the DCC titles back in the day. I finally have equipment to do them justice. Later bought the Rock of the '70s compilations plus DCC LPs (Eagles, Elton John , Jethro Tull etc.) and Audio Fidelity CDs (Alice Cooper, Heart, Carly Simon etc.). Glad I bought them before the Secret got out. Thanks Steve H. I also enjoy your version of Who's Next on MCA. One advantage of being old is having added these to my collection when they were new and reasonably priced.

@Universityofvinyl Ай бұрын

Hoffman is a treasure! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Loads of info.

@amateurmusicresearch1972 Ай бұрын

the forum was great for finding the best sounding DSOTM cd, so many different versions of that album...

@markevans7969 Ай бұрын

Thank you Steve W. and Steve H. I enjoyed Mr. Hoffman's selection of LPs to listen and test your sound system. I would ask that Mr. Hoffman discuss a few more examples of these eclectic sound gems. I read the Hoffman forum and was familiar with many of them and they are available in the Chicagoland area at a low price. Once you listen to what Mr. Hoffman looks for in a recording one can go off and find other listening gems of their own. I look forward to when he revisits your channel.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Much appreciated. It was a lot of fun.

@Glorygood56 Ай бұрын

Another excellent show Steve. Nice to hear someone talk about classical music for a change! Cotton club soundtrack was mastered by Bob Ludwig.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Yes. Very informative. So fun.

@TheAgeOfAnalog Ай бұрын

SW, I see your RLJ debut record behind you. One of my all time favorite albums. It’s my go to for testing new gear, because I know how good it can sound.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

RLJ OG is a killer cut. Great one for testing your gear. I agree.

@TheAgeOfAnalog Ай бұрын

@@stevewestman7774 yes, one of my best sounding OGs, but I also have the 2008 Hoffman/Gray HQ180 reissue that's next level.

@derekgentry Ай бұрын

The Cotton Club soundtrack was mastered by Robert Ludwig. I can confirm it sounds fantastic!

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Yes. I am going to go find one in the wild this weekend.

@B.B.Amsterdam Ай бұрын

Im always wondering how someone else can tell you whats the best sounding pressing of an record...while we all have different taste, ears, rooms, equipment, ..🤷

@mazzysmusic Ай бұрын

They can only narrow it down and direct you to a good option. Of course it may vary depending on your gear, your room, your ears and your taste. But if there are ten choices, it’s cool to get them narrowed down by someone who may have heard many of them.

@bbfrid88 Ай бұрын

I think the Steely Dan Aja Steve Hoffman mastered CD is sold out on Discogs lol. I bought his Katy Lied mastered 1984 CD...worth a try. Good interview Steve.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I really like the sound of the Aja cd he did.

@Cpayne30 Ай бұрын

The "original" Hoffman Aja CD is the same as the one people call the Nichols, other than a slight DC offset. Don't overpay.

@user-yk4gd1fl4z Ай бұрын

Its Steeeeeeeeeeeve Hoffmannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, nice.

@love2spinvinyl Ай бұрын

My wantlist on Discogs just got longer, already purchased one of them - The Bachelors.

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Nice.

@latheofheaven Ай бұрын

Thanks you BOTH Steves! Hey Mr. Westman... I'm a bit confused because I would REALLY like to get that 1987 CD everyone is talking about for the Magical Mystery Tour. Mr. Hoffman kept saying the EMI CD, but there is no EMI CD listed on Discogs. The very first one listed is a UK CD and it is Parlophone. The 2nd one listed is a US CD, but it says 'Remastered' and 'Jax', certainly that cannot be the one he said that is a Flat Transfer, right? So, do I get the 1st UK one? All the subsequent ones say 'Remastered', so I honestly do NOT know which one to get and I would like to. As the Beatles said, 'Can you *PLEASE, PLEASE Help Me!'* Thank you Sir!

@mazzysmusic Ай бұрын

It came out around 87/88 in the states and probably UK too. That’s it.

@latheofheaven Ай бұрын

@@mazzysmusic Thank you Mazzy! So, I guess just any 1st US CD pressing should do then, thanks!

@lucalone Ай бұрын

Cotton Club is a great film, too^

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

I Need to see it.

@doodahdavesrecords4319 Ай бұрын

Nice video Steve and Steve sorry I said your magical mystery tour had an ugly cover I see on Discogs it is a very valued copy! I grew up with traditional copy so that is what I was used to!

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Thank you. That was a lot of fun. Horzu MMT rocks.

@jbvinyl Ай бұрын

Off the subject of the video,whats the deal with rhino hi fidelity, I thought they said when it goes on sale they are ready to ship.I ordered the black sabbath the the day it posted and not a word.Do ypu have any info?

@stevewestman7774 Ай бұрын

Up to 7 to 10 business days once ordered is what Rhino told me. Shipping notifications have already been sent to many I have spoke with.

@krwd Ай бұрын

Dang it Steve i ordered 3 albums after this interview Bachelors, Herbert, and cotton club i will tell you i listened to a some of the bachelors here on YT it was good Got to tell you if i listening to Hoffman for a day i would be bankrupt 🤣🤣