Steely Dan Gaucho UHQR Review and Comparison

The Steely Dan Gaucho UHQR from Analogue Productions has finally been released! I had three additional copies of this record I've been evaluating for months and have spent a solid week listening to the UHQR. The other pressings of Steely Dan Gaucho I have are the original RL MD2 Materdisk EDM stamped pressing, The MCA Audiophile pressing and the UME digital pressing. The Steely Dan Gaucho UHQR is mastered by Bernie Grundman in an all analogue process from a copy tape that was EQ'd by the original mastering engineer Robert Ludwig. It has been cut at 45 rpm on two 200gm Clarity Vinyl records. The records are housed in a gorgeous new high gloss film laminated gatefold jacket by Stoughton and presented in the dowel spine slipcase with gold embossing and inset artwork. There are also notes from Donald Fagan included n the package. It is a numbered limited edition of 20,000. Does the new Steely Dan Gaucho UHQR stand up with the superb original pressing? Join me as I explore this question! 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Support 01:11 The Original RL Pressing 03:59 The MCA Audiophile Pressing 06:03 The UME Digital Pressing 06:49 The Analogue Productions UHQR 10:53 Level Matching and Noise Floor 11:55 Conclusion Related Video Content: System Update! Featuring Basis, Rega, Modwright, Cayin, System Audio https://youtu.be/RmP_6BP7YU0?si=UKroYYgWAZ7P1epv Steely Dan Aja UHQR Review And Comparison With Hi Res Audio Samples https://youtu.be/LrpTT7Yo6dI?si=ExAAPKJCKtVSrPmh If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated. The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters (As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Here's a link to a abcd comparison video using the exact same pressings, but on my buddy's Oswaldo's front end: https://youtu.be/PqoHdGfNdj0?si=sCcygVmT5gm50fKB Reference System -Basis 1400 Turntable -Rega RB300 Tone Arm -Audio Technica AT33EV MC Cartridge -Hana SL ML Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker -Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker -Magnapan MMG Loudspeaker -Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect -Herron Audio Interconnect Cable -Definitive Technology ProSound Sub -Panamax M5300PM Power Filter -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Avis Record Cleaning Solutions @acousticsoundsks