MoFi controversy

My DSD sounds better than some mofi go figure

@theaudioamp Sony's original intention for DSD use (regardless who invented it) was to Archive master tape recordings first. Yes, DSD was also thought to be a viable consumer file format as well. 

I’ve been watching all the outrage from the different sides…but if the recording was pleasing to someone “before” they knew about Mofi’s full process, it should still be pleasing now.

To those who were buying because they thought it a wise investment, thats a different topic. Mofi owes nothing to the person buying up stock for the sole intent to resell…stuff happens.

What we have here is actually kind of humorous if people will take a step back to objectively analyze what has happened. This is the hifi equivalent of a vegetarian ordering a dish, raving that its amazing and stating that it tastes just like bacon …. only to discover they’ve been served bacon. For those who saw the movie “The Crying Game” ….. LOL. You were “in love” only moments ago and now you’ve inadvertently “switched teams”.

@ghasley I agree in that the final product is what it is, it hasn't suddenly morphed into something it wasn't prior to this knowledge. Still, people do deserve being given this knowledge prior to purchase.

I presume beyond this, any anger or dissatisfaction may be due to an analog bias by those who can't come to terms with digital as valid competitor to analog. For them kind of like double blind test in which they couldn't differentiate between digital and analog source, kinda bothers the ego.

@sns

I feel for the average audiophile. They are not technical. The are bombarded day in and day out by advertising, media articles by audio personalities, and comments by other audiophiles that are filled with a litany of incorrect information if not outright lies about supposed deficiencies of digital or superiority of analog. Critical thinking and analysis is not only not encouraged, it is actively discouraged and the few people who possess the background to speak knowledgeably on the topic are treated like a pariah.

I have absolutely no doubt that MoFi used a DSD transfer because it was if not the absolute best option sonically for them, it was close enough and superior to any analog format they could have chosen. Their process of going to the studios and accessing 1st generation tapes is the right one. Others using all analog processes will not be using first generation studio masters to run their lathes. In most cases the 1st gen would not even be allowed to leave the studio necessitating use of an inferior 2nd or 3rd gen which will still be called a master, and then they may need to make a generational copy, not to mention the inherent generational copies in the a most complex vinyl stamping process which MoFi avoids with their 1-step process.

So while I feel for audiophiles, I have no sympathy for them in this matter. They are totally responsible for the conditions that resulted in MoFi feeling it was advantageous to without information about a digital processing step as opposed to being honest that by any measure, their use of a digital step resulted in a far superior end product.