Thanks for the video. I share Kevin Gray's affection for classical music. Chabrier: Espana - Ansermet with the Suisse Romande Orchestra, London/ Decca (1965). That was the classical album Kevin was holding up. The other "Espana" he was referring to, I think, was Espana - Agenta with the LSO, Decca/London {1958). Ironically, Analogue Productions released the LSO version a few years ago, on Vinyl and SACD. I have the SACD version. The front booklet features the original Decca artwork. If you flip over the front booklet, it features the orignal London label version, which has different illustrated artwork, that Kevin was suggesting. For anyone who cares about this stuff, besides me.

Gotta love Kevin Gray for his integrity and straightforward answers. Thank you Steve!

That was fun, and I like that it was reasonably short, but still super informative.

Great interview ! Damn!

Another interesting one, Steve! And thank you to Kevin Gray.

Please ask him about his time at DCC! Always wanted more info about that time period, he mastered legendary albums for that label such as Madman Across the Water, Van Halen S/T, A Night at the Opera, Hotel California, and the Doors S/T. All of which are CRAZY expensive. Mainly want to hear stories about how he got to handle and cut them, their conditions (especially since the DCC Doors is the final AAA pressing that used the original master tape), and his favorite experience there

Another great interview and roundtable, Steve! These really are interesting and I enjoy learning from everyone’s input! By the way…I picked up Mofi’s Randy Travis Storms of Life, and I think it sounds really good, Just my opinion, of course :).

Fun discussion. "Let It Bleed" is a giant killer. Stands the test of time. My favorite Stones. Perfect record imo. Thanks Kevin for your take on DSD. Nice to hear a pro in support of a great tool when used properly! Thanks Steve for the great discussion!

Thanks for the informative video

Another great one👍🏻

Kevin Gray has excellent taste in jazz. 'The Blues and the Abstract Truth' by Oliver Nelson is my favourite jazz album too. My preferred sleeve is the other sleeve though.

The Electric Prunes!!! 👍 Steve... I can't believe that you just looked kind of blank when he said 'I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night'... C'mon Steve! 😁

I'm with Kevin on hot stampers. Some records sound better than others but there is such a multitude of factors that contribute to that. I'm guessing most hot stampers are just records in really good condition.

Jackpot is a great label! Exciting news from Kevin. Wipers in all AAA is so exciting

Did Kevin ever say what Monk album it was that coming out? I know its been two years but I just found this video thanks man love your channel

If you interview Kevin again I'd love to know if the Martin Denny reissues that Jackpot did are AAA.

Yes the 1940s monk BN recordings were released in 1956 on 2 LPs as “Genius of Modern Music Vol 1/Vol 2” after Rudy made those tape compilations from the acetates. Before that most of the songs were put out as 10 inches with 8 songs each in 1951.

Although by the standards of prestige (major artists, sales) it was one of Kevin's more minor projects, his cut of Sparklehorse's "It's A Wonderful Life" is one of my most treasured records. Not least, when Capitol - I guess, not much interested in the vinyl format in 2001 - licensed the LP release to a small label (Devil In The Woods), not many can have been pressed or sold. The running time is over 67 minutes, Kevin cut it DMM to a single disc. Taking on-board Kevin's own methodology: it's in my top 5 favourite records on the grounds of being beautiful musically and sonically. Lovely gatefold jacket, too.

I’ve got the HOLLAND BC13 set so I’ve always been glad to hear that the DUTCH BB is the best. I got one in 2016 for $100 mint

Did Kevin cut this upcoming double disc release of Guaraldi Trio Charlie Brown Christmas?

Mofi records from the master to DSD256 but they master in Analog. The Pyramix system allows for editing and mastering in DSD. DSD can only be edited in any form by Pyramix, Sonoma, or converted to something else like analog or PCM.

One of three musketeers.

Thanks for a "great" interview. Mr. Pete--------> aging hippie

I'm also surprised Chad never mentioned the Bill Evans box has new cuts.

What is the Monk album title?

Katy Lied MOFI

From the look on Kevins face.. it seemed like Kevin thought records are overpriced as he shrugged off that discussion.

You can see on Kevin’s face, that he is uncomfortable you trying to defend the prices by AP. It offers a good product but recent prices are ridiculous.

Aw shucks. How can he tease a criticism of one-steps, and then keep his mouth shut! That's rude... (11:00)

Its Bernie Grundman cut... not Grundman cut. Would you say Gray cut instead of Kevin Gray cut.?

I’m more irritated with this Analog Productions guy who has jacked his prices by 30% because of the mfsl snafu

If Kevin doesn't like his work criticized by Tom Port and yet still feels entitled to criticize what Better Records is offering, maybe he should put his money where his mouth is and arrange with the companies he's cutting records for to offer a 100% money back guarantee on the records he cuts for them. Just a thought!