Difference Decca / London records
For a general overview, these links are interesting. Decca London Labelography Arthur Salvatore's take As you know, we adjust SRA (not VTA) for nearly every LP we spin. That includes, but is not limited to, Decca/London releases of different weights (ie, thicknesses). |
Thanks for the link to Arthur Salvatore. This is by far the best information about it. I got identical results, except Speakers Corner Reissues, the majority is dead and dull, I really have problems to listen to them. I compared SXL with them and there is no way that there are big differences in tonal colors, comparison with CR and Living Stereos is much closer. Anyway, a top site from him. |
For years, and in many instances I have typically found the Deccas just a tad cleaner and clearer sounding than the Londons, despite what Mr. Salvatore says regarding the identical production process of both. After all is said and done, it may just come down to personal taste. Some may actually prefer the slightly less sharply focused yet still musical Londons, which they may construe as a bit more appealing on the ears. I do agree with the assessmnet of Salvatore and others though that in certain instances some of the early stereo Deccas may sound a bit bright and possibly border on strident. I own a number of the same performances on both the Decca and London labels both produced by the Decca Record Company, Ltd. Depending on the individual recording, I sometimes prefer listening to the Decca, sometimes the London. |
