Quentin Collins – A Day in the Life – Chasing the Dragon – Reel To Reel 1/4″ 15 ips

“Chasing The Dragon has become known as one of the world’s leading audiophile record labels. We specialize in producing ‘Direct Cut’ recordings. This is where we pass the stereo signal from the Neve desk at Air Studios, up 2 floors to the record lathe in the mastering suite above. Once we begin to cut the lacquer there is no going back! We can not stop and edit if there are any mistakes. This means we have to choose our musicians who can not only get through each side non-stop but also who can give a fantastic performance.

For some years, we have wanted to record a jazz group. I cannot believe that the superb jazz trumpeter Quentin Collins only lived a short distance away from the studios. My mastering engineer John Webber said “you have to meet him!” Well, this is the amazing result. Quentin, Gary, Jason, Joe and Miles you are the best! What an album!”

– Mike Valentine, Chasing The Dragon

Features:

– Audiophile Demonstration Album
– Direct to Disc (D2D) binaural recording
– 1st Generation Reel to Reel Tape made from the Original Master Tape
– As close to the Original Master Reference Quality as possible
– 1/4″ 15IPS CCIR
– Created from 30IPS 1/2″ Running Masters at Air Studios
– CCIR/IEC Equalization
– Originally mastered at Air Studios London
– Created using ATR Magnetics Tape Stock
– Housed in a Heavy Duty Professional box
– Machines are connected with Zensati Seraphim Interconnect Cable for highest transfer quality
– Transferred and monitored by Chasing The Dragon Producer Mike Valentine
– Produced/Engineered by Mike Valentine & Françoise Valentine

Tracklist

1. ANGOLA
2. LEFT UNSAID
3. PAXOS / ANTIPAXOS
4. OLILIQUI VALLEY
5. MODUS OPERANDI
6. CASHED-UP BOGAN