Over 400 (mostly) classical audiophile records! For those unfamiliar with the term, "audiophile" records are sought after as much for their sonic qualities as for their performances. They are made with more care than standard issues and usually in smaller batches making them scarcer. They are generally manufactured using all-tube recording equipment on high-quality virgin vinyl, and are sometimes made direct-to-disc, or at 45 rpm to more closely replicate the original sound. This collection includes a wide variety of labels mostly from the mid 70's to the early 80's. We have almost the complete Sheffield Lab catalog, with many duplicates, a good slate of Reference Recordings, some Lyritas, Telarc Digitals, Crystal Clears, Cheskys and many more smaller labels. Around half of the records are on the EMI label. These British imports are generally identified by the prefixes of the catalog numbers, and there are dozens of ASD's, ESD's, SXLP's, SLS box sets, and many others; around 200 pieces altogether. There are also test records designed to help calibrate your stereo system and really see what it can do. You'll see some of the audiophiles marked "TAS" on the stickers, and this stands for The Absolute Sound, which is a magazine that caters to the high-end stereo crowd. Harry Pearson, the founder and editor until the 90's, created a list of what he considered was the best sounding records ever produced, and this list drove the market for many years. We are pleased to have quite a few ranked titles in this collection, and yes, these are a little pricey. However, while extensive in its scope, this collection does not have a lot of the stratospheric-priced rarities. There are about 15 or so in the $25 -$40 range, and a couple higher, but the rest are from $2.99 to $14.99. If you're looking to see what the fuss is about audiophile recordings or want to give your new stereo a good test drive, it's a great time to stock up. Note that these records, and the CDs below, are sold first come, first served. Many of these titles are in very high demand, so to be as fair as we can to everyone, please do not call us to ask to put any on hold. For those not familiar with our store, sorry, we are a walk-in store only and do not ship. Over 150 classical audiophile CDs! We have acquired the largest collection of classical audiophile CDs we've had to date. It includes dozens of hybrid Super Audio CDs (notably DG and EMI/Decca), many Sony SACDs, XRCDs (including the Toscanini series), and a large selection of discs from the immensely collectible (and yes, sometimes quite expensive) Esoteric label. Most are of Japanese origin, and virtually all are in immaculate condition. These extremely hard-to-find titles are not cheap, prices range from $10 to $250 with most falling in the $20-$50 area. However, we have tried to be fair and they are quite a bit lower than market value. Also, our non-classical audiophile CD section has been beefed up a bit, and many have reduced in price. Our selection of audiophile CDs in all genres has never been this extensive! Princeton Record Exchange 20 S.Tulane St. Princeton, NJ 08542 609-921-0881 www.prex.com

• published: 17 Jan 2014
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