10-12-10 1st Bank Center, Broomfield, CO Source Review

Well, I've tried to give it some time, but as of this writing (October 14 pm) there is still only 1 source available.  Luckily for us, it sounds great. 

Source 1 (hereafter Neuman source)

Source: FOB/DFC > Neumann ak40's(NOS) > lc3 >
km100 > Aerco mp2 @ 20db > Sd 702 @ 24/48
Transfer: Cf Card > *Wavelab 6.0 > Resample/Uv 22Hr Dither >
Cd Wave > TLH > 16/44 FLAC

Etree Source

This source is identical to the Neuman source from the other two nights at Broomfield, as well as the Mike & Trey acoustic set from the 4 Mile Canyon Benefit.  As with the other nights, these tapes have excellent presence.  The highs are very crisp and the low-end is quite well defined.  As with the other two nights, Page seems low in the mix to my ears, particularly on the piano.  As with the other nights, there is noticeable crowd noise, which is not surprising coming from an FOB recording.  It is not distracting, and actually adds to the illusion of actually being there. 

I heartily recommend this recording, though I will be on the lookout for others, if just to have a point of comparison. As new sources become available for this, or any other show, I will add those to the show review, and point out any that are clear upgrades for those of you out there that are looking for the best (and isn't that why you're reading this anyway?). 

Once again, I must thank gotfob for his work at taping all 4 of these shows.  He does an excellent job and is to be commended. 

Happy listening.