Guys, I appreciate your thoughtful responses. I think in my original post I should have flipped the narrative to say that I am amazed about just how awesome some of my records sound. With my new set-up I am astounded about how some of my albums just make me go "Holy S***!" While the others, most often the reissue 180 gram "audiophile pressings", are enjoyable but sound less alive. There are exceptions to that rule, of course, but I think you all understand. In other words, I now finally get the value of consideration paid in searching out really good vinyl. Steve Hoffman forums have become my friend when looking for these reviews. YMMV. Am I having fun? Heck yes!
Now I get it...
Hey everyone, long time listener first time caller. I sold a bunch of used gear and recently updated my vinyl front end to a Feickert Woodpecker, a Soundsmith Paua, and a Pass Labs XP-25 (I feel blessed). As a result, I discovered I own some truly awful pressings. Seriously, never knew some of my records were so darn terrible. The good ones, though? Absolutely magical. This was a pretty cool moment in my audiophile journey. Now I finally get why some system reviews describe the components as “unforgiving to poor source material”. Awesome.
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