MB's Most Wanted

noise · 10-14-2011, 06:12 PM

Yes, it's basically every pressing of DSOTM in every format imaginable. You want a 24-bit lossless rip of the origional vinyl, or a 320kbps rip of the new 2011 remaster? How about a lossless rip of the famous Japanese black triangle pressing? It's all there.

And that's just one album out of half a million. CDs and vinyl, albums and singles, bootlegs and soundboards, compilations and anthologies - they have it all.

If that doesn't get you stiff, then you're hopeless

**Janszoon** · 10-14-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by noise

And regarding transcoding FLAC on a MAC, a quick look at the What.CD forums suggests that XLD is the application to use.
X Lossless Decoder: Lossless audio decoder for Mac OS X

Thanks! This sounds like it could be pretty helpful.

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Originally Posted by noise

It's true, you have to put forth a little effort to access What.CD, but only because they take quality very seriously. The fact is, many MP3s you download out in the wild have been transcoded (converted from one lossy format or bitrate to another). This is especially true for downloads marked as 320kbps which seems to be a "sweet spot" for a lot of downloaders. What.CD does not allow transcodes, and for good reason - transcoding degrades audio quality.

For the interview, all you need to know is right here:
What.CD: A Beginner's Guide

To keep your account in good standing, you just have to give back what you take.

Yeah, I looked through that beginner's guide earlier. Doesn't sound like I'd make the cut even if I was convinced it was worth it:

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Originally Posted by From the Guide

If you have never used BitTorrent, do not bother interviewing with What.CD.

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Originally Posted by noise

Yes, it's basically every pressing of DSOTM in every format imaginable. You want a 24-bit lossless rip of the origional vinyl, or a 320kbps rip of the new 2011 remaster? How about a lossless rip of the famous Japanese black triangle pressing? It's all there.

And that's just one album out of half a million. CDs and vinyl, albums and singles, bootlegs and soundboards, compilations and anthologies - they have it all.

If that doesn't get you stiff, then you're hopeless

Meh. I love finding new music but I've never been one of the audiophile types who cares about hearing the 10th anniversary Japanese stereo remaster of some album I already own. And I've never been big on boots either. Sorry, that stuff just doesn't get me stiff. What would interest me, though, is a way to get a hold of hard to find albums with minimal hassle.

debaserr · 10-14-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

What would interest me, though, is a way to get a hold of hard to find albums with minimal hassle.

It's the best place to find that stuff too.

bob. · 10-19-2011, 09:54 AM

i am very much looking for a copy of They Never Sleep - Mother Nature Sings Her Lullaby

i put off buying it because i figured....and now can't seem to find a physical or digital copy....i know some of you are much better at finding stuff online than i am....please if you can find a copy for download and/or for sale please pm me and let me now.....thanks

FRED HALE SR. · 10-21-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.

i am very much looking for a copy of They Never Sleep - Mother Nature Sings Her Lullaby

i put off buying it because i figured....and now can't seem to find a physical or digital copy....i know some of you are much better at finding stuff online than i am....please if you can find a copy for download and/or for sale please pm me and let me now.....thanks

Here you go BOB.

Amazon.com: Mother Nature Sings Her Lullaby: TheyNeverSleep: Music

Unfortunately after reading the review i bought the last copy. JOKING

bob. · 10-21-2011, 05:14 PM

wow....i would have never even thought to look on amazon!.....thank you....i ordered the one copy and its on the way

edit.....crazy to spend $30 on a cd that is self released and just a few months ago was $10 on their website!.....this is what you get for waiting

FRED HALE SR. · 10-21-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.

wow....i would have never even thought to look on amazon!.....thank you....i ordered the one copy and its on the way

edit.....crazy to spend $30 on a cd that is self released and just a few months ago was $10 on their website!.....this is what you get for waiting

AMAZON has the largest discography of physical copies on the planet. I bought Peni's [Death Church] and some other rare physical copies on there. Glad i could help you seem to have similar taste to mine in most instances.

Paedantic Basterd · 10-24-2011, 03:22 PM

But sadly Amazon doesn't seem to have a used copy of Cardiacs' On Land and in the Sea, which I'm not having an easy time finding anywhere. Any tips from the wizards here?

FRED HALE SR. · 10-24-2011, 03:44 PM

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But sadly Amazon doesn't seem to have a used copy of Cardiacs' On Land and in the Sea, which I'm not having an easy time finding anywhere. Any tips from the wizards here?

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...XyfNlQ&cad=rja

99 pounds!!! Must come with a gold drink coaster.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...iJkLJg&cad=rja

MP3? Wow it must be some kind of record

Paedantic Basterd · 10-24-2011, 03:47 PM

I'm thinking **** that. Granted, I've seen some imports get sold for outrageous prices on Amazon, and usually if you keep your eye on the wishlist, they'll drop down to something more reasonable.

But, it's looking like I'm going to have to steal this one.

10-14-2011, 06:12 PM	#2931 (permalink)
noise thirsty ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boulder Posts: 742	Yes, it's basically every pressing of DSOTM in every format imaginable. You want a 24-bit lossless rip of the origional vinyl, or a 320kbps rip of the new 2011 remaster? How about a lossless rip of the famous Japanese black triangle pressing? It's all there. And that's just one album out of half a million. CDs and vinyl, albums and singles, bootlegs and soundboards, compilations and anthologies - they have it all. If that doesn't get you stiff, then you're hopeless __________________ my flac collection

10-19-2011, 09:54 AM	#2934 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i am very much looking for a copy of They Never Sleep - Mother Nature Sings Her Lullaby i put off buying it because i figured....and now can't seem to find a physical or digital copy....i know some of you are much better at finding stuff online than i am....please if you can find a copy for download and/or for sale please pm me and let me now.....thanks __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

10-21-2011, 05:14 PM	#2936 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	wow....i would have never even thought to look on amazon!.....thank you....i ordered the one copy and its on the way edit.....crazy to spend $30 on a cd that is self released and just a few months ago was $10 on their website!.....this is what you get for waiting __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

10-24-2011, 03:22 PM	#2938 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	But sadly Amazon doesn't seem to have a used copy of Cardiacs' On Land and in the Sea, which I'm not having an easy time finding anywhere. Any tips from the wizards here?

10-24-2011, 03:47 PM	#2940 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I'm thinking **** that. Granted, I've seen some imports get sold for outrageous prices on Amazon, and usually if you keep your eye on the wishlist, they'll drop down to something more reasonable. But, it's looking like I'm going to have to steal this one.