Rolling Stones - Stripped NM 1995 2LP Benelux Pressing PLUS 24/96 Needledrop Rip

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Near Mint Original 1995 Benelux Release on Virign Records ?– 7243 8 41040 1 6. Opened to inspect contents, clean and play/record once...other than that, it is as new.
Winner will receive the vinyl album PLUS the ability to download a vinyl rip of this album made by me. I've been ripping vinyl albums for years, and have the process down to a science. All rips are made on my hi-end system consisting of:

• Turntable: JA Michell Gyro SE (Spider Edition) MK2 with complete ORBE upgrade package (platter, clamp) and JA Michell H.R. DC Power Supply

• Tonearm: SME M9

• Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT33PTG/II (Moving Coil)

• Phone Stage: Manley Chinook (NOS Tungsram 6922 tubes)

• Digital Interface: Tascam US144 MKII

• Recording Software: GoldWave

• Editing Software: ClickRepair, Audacity, Izotope RX2 Advanced

Prior to ripping, every record is cleaned with a four-step process that includes:

1. Ultrasonic Cleaner (tap water with home-brew cleaner) for 20 minutes (pat dry with clean, lint-free towel)
2. Place on VPI 16.5 and apply Audio Intelligent "Down With Dirty Enzyme Record Cleaner" with VPI brush (vacuum off cleaning solution - flip record and repeat)
3. Place record in Spin Clean filled with distilled water to remove any remaining cleaning solution (pat dry with clean, lint-free towel)
4. Place record back on VPI 16.5 and apply L’Art du Son Cleaning Fluid with Osage Audio brush (vacuum off cleaning solution - flip record and repeat)
   

For those interested in a "visual" of the sonics from this album/rip, here's a dynamic range report from foobar:
foobar2000 1.3.1 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 log date: 2015-06-08 20:02:26
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analyzed: The Rolling Stones / Stripped --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DR         Peak         RMS     Duration Track -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR10      -0.69 dB   -11.58 dB      3:40 01 - Street Fighting Man DR10      -1.00 dB   -12.47 dB      5:40 02 - Like A Rolling Stone DR10      -3.91 dB   -14.78 dB      3:10 03 - Not Fade Away DR11      -1.01 dB   -14.91 dB      4:40 04 - Shine A Light DR12      -2.15 dB   -16.20 dB      3:34 05 - The Spider And The Fly DR11      -1.03 dB   -13.49 dB      3:13 06 - I'm Free DR11      -0.94 dB   -14.22 dB      5:15 07 - Wild Horses DR10      -1.13 dB   -12.58 dB      4:18 08 - Let It Bleed DR9       -1.36 dB   -12.75 dB      4:12 09 - Dead Flowers DR10      -1.96 dB   -15.18 dB      4:56 10 - Slipping Away DR11      -0.65 dB   -15.15 dB      3:33 11 - Angie DR12      -1.26 dB   -16.32 dB      5:33 12 - Love In Vain DR10      -1.31 dB   -13.95 dB      4:16 13 - Sweet Virginia DR12      -0.95 dB   -14.00 dB      4:03 14 - Little Baby --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of tracks:  14 Official DR value: DR10
Samplerate:        96000 Hz Channels:          2 Bits per sample:   24 Bitrate:           4608 kbps Codec:             PCM ================================================================================
Stray clicks and other normal vinyl anomalies have been manually removed from the rip resulting in a digital copy that is almost perfect in sonics and FAR superior to any other CD or download available. You'll have a beautiful digital copy you can keep and listen to on your PC or other portable device - saving wear and tear from your prized LP!
Downloading instructions will be sent to the winning bidder via email on how to retrieve both a 24/96 hi-res FLAC file and/or 16/44 redbook quality ALAC file of this rip.
Proper packing for safe arrival! Unless the item is new and sealed, this means record(s) will be placed in a protective Diskeeper Antistatic Record Sleeve OUTSIDE the cover (which will be in a protective outer cover sleeve itself). Albums will be shipped in a record mailer with appropriate packing material to prevent damage during transit. I generally pack all items on the weekend for shipment on Monday via Media Mail from the USPS. Any items won Tuesday-Friday will be shipped out the following Monday.
Thanks, and good luck!