Do newer releases of CD's sound any better?

Ntang,

Notwithstanding what has already been posted here in response to your question, have you checked the forums at www.stevehoffman.tv? ALL the various releases of DSOTM from 1973 to today are compared in detail. Happy hunting!

Mike

Everyone is right , it's a disk by disk matter. They CAN make them better if they wish. The remastered disks of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and Glen Gould's recording of Bach variations are much better than the original pressings. Harmonia Mundi has a very good track record if you are a classical fan.

I definitely agree that re-mastered CDs must be judged on an individual basis. Many exhibit major sonic improvement. However, I have found some re-masters disappointing and I preferred earlier versions even though they weren't that great to begin with.

In general...I would say the remastering process has improved immensely...however there are always some exceptions to the rule...the 4ad stuff from the early 90s...still sounds very impressive...so much that i havent pursued any upgrades...that being said...the Police,Ac/dc, and Stones remasters are...all in the last 5yrs or so...are excellent...DSOTM sacd is stellar....

Stanwal: "Glen Gould's recording of Bach variations are much better than the original pressings"

Hallelujah. Hey, I am about as analog as a guy can be, and I listen to about 97% vinyl these days. But all Gould's material, not just the Bach, has deeper body and a more spacious soundstage. Those 70's pressings are just awful.