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Comment by Downunderman - February 11, 2025 (1 of 1)
Released November 2024 and another title in the Blue Note 85th Anniversary SACD series which uses Kevin Grays vinyl remastering work.
So broadly speaking Analog tape to PCM then to Vinyl and now also to DSD.
Sounds very good too. The PCM step is very slightly noticeable in that it sounds very slightly brighter and cleaner.