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that this relates to rather historic review/opinion damage they feel, maybe related to much earlier Mofi releases out of the 1xx and 2xx serial times? The only later negative opinion I remember was your statement that you clearly prefer the AP SRV to the Mofi One Step.

of my audio equipment purchase decisions are influenced by reviewers such as yourself. That goes double for vinyl purchases. If MoFi has in fact blacklisted you for some reason, it is a very poor business decision on their part. Out of sight, out of mind as they say…

In all likelihood a high percentage of your vinyl collection has been "free" for review from record labels. Nothing wrong with that! That's the way the business goes! I trust your reviews and most of my collection is from your recommendations! MOFI, in my opinion, is good not great! Who does review their titles, One Steps, and such? Your reviews are honest and helpful to the collector and listener. I don't think you have to "knock" MOFI or feel bad about reviewing their catalog...Keep up the great reviews for Analogue Productions, Acoustic Sounds, and Tone Poets.

(Feel free to remove this comment if you dont want anyones opinions out before the weeks end.)
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Number 1 as its more dynamic and captures the depth of the recording more.
The vocals are what especially drag it down on Number 2, even though they have been boosted along with some room acoustics they sound slightly hollow and artificial, not capturing that full frequency range like Number 1 did.
It almost makes me wonder if Number 2 uses a worse tape and I assume its the ORG as MFSL typically like to preserve the depth of the sound in their versions.
As number 2 is slightly more compressed it may have a leg up in a short one track comparison however, where that balance of hearing everything more equally with the added tape hiss can be satisfying at first.

Maybe they do. Most MoFi record reviews I see are by people who actually purchased or by retailers that had the record come thru their distributor and they kept one and reviewed it. Now as far as equipment goes, I do not know. I can tell you I purchased a MoFi StudioPre and returned it (loose connectors, all around cheapness) and exchanged for an ELAC PPA-2 and could not be happier

I'm surprised that so far people have chosen number 2 over number 1. I'm listening on inexpensive computer speakers, but to me, the very obvious clear winner is number 1. Clear vocals and instruments in comparison to number 2, which has a bit more echo with the vocals somewhat muffled in comparison to 1. I'd be shocked if the MFSL was NOT number 1.

I'm calling the second file the MoFi disc. In my experience they're pretty well known for their bass accentuated reproductions. And for me, the second file, on my computer speakers, smooths out Ms. King's slightly nasally voice on this recording.

either of the two don't impress me, both have pro and counter elements in their sound to my RME-DAC BT880 covered ears.

It’s not particularly clear what we’re actually voting for - which one we think is better? Which one we think is the MoFi?

Without hearing either of the samples personally (I have not voted) but just thinking about it - I trust Bernie to do a better job than I typically expect from MoFi, who are still very good though often on the conservative and quiet side. A 45rpm LP should be cut even hotter than the equivalent 33 if possible. MoFi cuts at any speed are cool and reserved and rely on the quiet surfaces of the RTI supervinyl so as to not have intrusive surface noise in their quieter than standard masterings. This has never been Bernie’s style and his records sound better for it IMO. On the other hand, that supervinyl formulation is nice to have and definitely earns some points in MoFi’s court.

...because they both sounded the same to me. Computer speakers, though...

To be blunt, they don't need you. Their titles generally sell out before the first production run, for both hot SACD and LPs. 2nd, I have it on good word they find many promo copies on ebay for incredible prices. That does not include you Mr. Fremer, it is clear that is not your game, but other reviewers have done it sadly.

On the gear, they have numerous home run reviews, on Tone, and other outlets, so they have nothing to gain by sending you anything. Lastly, just my opinion, not an attack on you, but airing your industry dirty laundry is unprofessional, and you seem to have a sense of entitlement.

Manny