If you were serious about sound you would...

If you want to hear some great but eclectic music with no reverb, multiple tracks, filters, delays and silly old EQ, recorded in 16bit with only two mikes, then look no further than any of Tony Minasians CDs and then get back to me. Talk about needing to wear some hip waders in here.

All I see and hear in this post is an appeal to authority with an agenda that's not above board in an audiophile forum. More like a party crasher. There are recording engineers, and then there are recording engineers. The first group should not be confused with the second.

All the best,
Nonoise

I love the first group and i hate the second group... 😊

There are recording engineers, and then there are recording engineers. The first group should not be confused with the second.

2 ears = 2 microphones = realistic sound.  " I would argue that the end result most certainly CAN be better than the original equipment it was recorded on."  ------- Not BETTER ----- only DIFFERENT !

Jezz , three or so weeks ago their was the guy (since suspended) claiming you needed a mass market home theater receiver and atmos speakers and be in object based audio nirvana. Now it’s you have to have studio equipment. What a conundrum we face!

This is thread is a fun read.

donavabdear- Even with experienced ears which you have, it's hopeless debating "audiophiles." Everyone's an "expert" even without recording studio experience.

Your setup looks fun. I'd be spending more time improving my Classical/Jazz chops on the keys. 

The only thing I see missing is a proper rekkid player machine.

I've heard BHK based setups sound pretty convincing.