Sept 4, 2020 - Official release date for Doobie Brothers Quadio at $59.98 List

[EricKalet]

I added a comment to The Second Disc in response to that curmudgeon:

"The key here is not desperation but wanting the best possible sound quality that we can get. Here is a great opportunity not only to have stereo versions at 192/24 but also the 4 channel mixes from the master tapes. The last time any of these albums had audiophile treatment was the fantastic DVD-audio of The Captain and Me, now long out of print, not easy to find. In addition, the Quad mixes to these albums were no joke, fully discrete all 4 channels lighting up the sound stage. But even for someone not interested in the Quad, this stereo version of these will likely be the best we will ever get of these albums, bar none."

 

[4-earredwonder]

............. and we have paid in £ what you lucky soles on the other side of the pond pay in $, and its worth it!

Well, Dunc, we're ALL taking a £~ing from this Covid 19 thingy, but gratifying that an endangered species like QUAD is being REGENERATED by another endangered species .....the RHINO!

 

[Bob Romano]

Ordered mine today. Actually a pretty reasonable price for such a nice looking box. Can’t wait to hear the discs.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I added a comment to The Second Disc in response to that curmudgeon:

"The key here is not desperation but wanting the best possible sound quality that we can get. Here is a great opportunity not only to have stereo versions at 192/24 but also the 4 channel mixes from the master tapes. The last time any of these albums had audiophile treatment was the fantastic DVD-audio of The Captain and Me, now long out of print, not easy to find. In addition, the Quad mixes to these albums were no joke, fully discrete all 4 channels lighting up the sound stage. But even for someone not interested in the Quad, this stereo version of these will likely be the best we will ever get of these albums, bar none."

A BRILLIANT rebuttal, Eric. I was likewise gratified that not only are the Stereo remasters 24/192 but the 15 ips QUAD remixes, as well. And QQ Forum must be doing something right as this 4.0/5.1 and NOW, Dolby Atmos fervor is spreading throughout the globe and there's certainly enough space on Planet Earth for both Stereo and Surround to co~exist ..... FOREVER!

 

[DuncanS]

Well, Dunc, we're ALL taking a £~ing from this Covid 19 thingy, but gratifying that an endangered species like QUAD is being REGENERATED by another endangered species .....the RHINO!

I never realised the Doobies had a Horn section!

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Man, I've had enough daily horse shit from the virus from hell that makes my hair stand on end, I don't need funky misinformation about this release also! Is that plain enough for ya

 

[himey]

You all see the first entry in the comments section (these are external) immediately after/below the article on Second Disc?

Quote (ouch):

You have to be pretty desperate for surround treatments of classic albums to want 40-year-old mixes of these, or releases by any of the other bands subjected to this kind of exploitation. The 4-channel mixes created in the late ’70s were more of a gimmick than anything else, probably goaded on by a few key hi-fi manufacturers. But anything Rhino finds on a shelf must be considered for its commercial value, I suppose.

The "exploitation" AND "gimmick" card in the same post! I can't stop smiling. That is a classic! Hopefully it doesn't get deleted and we can link it for comedy in the years to come.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I never realised the Doobies had a Horn section!

There is a Pecking Order to Everything, Dunc!

 

[Mcallister]

Have tried ordering on rhino 4 times today and can’t get past the shipping screen. Their website sucks

 

[DuncanS]

Have tried ordering on rhino 4 times today and can’t get past the shipping screen. Their website sucks

Maybe so many people are trying to order the Doobies Quadio the site can't handle the volume!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Geez, Pupster, why don't you use that 12 bucks you saved utilizing that RHINO coupon code to GET A FREAKIN' HAIRCUT?

 

[ar surround]

Have tried ordering on rhino 4 times today and can’t get past the shipping screen. Their website sucks

Ditto. The site keeps throwing me back to the previous page when I try to place the order. Bummer...

 

[4-earredwonder]

Ditto. The site keeps throwing me back to the previous page when I try to place the order. Bummer...

It took me about an hour to finally place my order, AR, but I did apply that coupon code and saved 12 bucks so it was ultimately worth it.

 

[PissedOffPeoN]

Got to the card and then it doesnt load up and i go back and site dies lol.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Geez, Pupster, why don't you use that 12 bucks you saved utilizing that RHINO coupon code to GET A FREAKIN' HAIRCUT?

Ya just had to blow it up didn't ya Ralphie

Keep at it ya'll on ordering this (maybe try later in the evening when less busy), it will be well worth it, I have no doubt!

 

[MikeZ]

The Rhino Store blows.

 

[PissedOffPeoN]

It keeps saying make sure my billing password matches but i typed it all in right. Anyone know what that means?

 

[LuvMyQuad]

Have tried ordering on rhino 4 times today and can’t get past the shipping screen. Their website sucks

Agreed. On my 4th time now. Its been trying for nearly 2 hrs

 

[DisneySpirit]

Took about 8 retries, Website kept going back to previous pages, but I have it pre-ordered at last! Can't wait!

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Ah......maybe just wait until another time..like in the wee hours..THEY AREN'T GOING TO RUN OUT...