mlsstl wrote: > > So, yes, a carefully done re-release, if the original studio tape is > still in good condition (and they do deteriorate with time) can sound > better than the old LP or original CD, but the fundamental character of > the album should remain the same. If things change too much, one has to > wonder if the original artistic intent is truly being honored, or if > someone else is substituting their judgement as to what constitutes > "better".
The mastering engineering which was reponsible for the vast majority of albums re-released on CD (after the original CD release in the 80s) in the 90s is where the loudness wars impact was felt. Dynamics were lost in an effort to maximize volume. Dynamics were destroyed. Do you have any CDs pressed post 1992 (reissued/remastered) for albums originally recorded in the 60s or 70s? If so, then in all likelihood there is a far better representation of the album originally released on CD in the 80s. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jh901's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18175 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98249 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
