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"RUSH" Vinyl remasters vs CD --Sound differences...OPINIONS?

Is it just me or do these vinyl remasters sound "warm".  To me, it seems everything is recessed sounding or laid back. 

In contrast the CDs sound more forward ,upfront  and focused more sharply. More intricate.

I am surprised at this . This is not a "which is better analog or digital "discussion!!!

 Simply, I was expecting the same "sound" as the CD  but more "analogy". If that makes sense.

I've enjoyed many vinyl remasters that did not strike me in this fashion.

The difference in the performance of my digital and analog front end are negligible. They perform very well. An A/B comparison was easily done.

Just wondering. Any RUSH fans out there?  Notice the same thing?

thanks

mike


128x128mikepaul
tablejockey
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As a fan since 1977, I find it highly offensive listening to Rush albums through any means other than an original press LP.

Nickleback CD  on repeat as punishment!!!!

The used bins reward those with patience/persistence, IMHO.
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mikepaul OP
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my old cd's are from years ago . i was expecting to be blown away .i just feel the new remasters sound "suppressed" and one dimensional. just my opinion. but....

...i have to find one in the bin.

 then compare.

 let you know what happens.
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tomcy6
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The sound quality of remasters varies from title to title. Your Rush vinyl may be a badly pressed unit, which you may be able to exchange for a good one, or it could be the remastering.  Maybe they were trying to make it sound more analogy and what you hear is what they ended up with.
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jafant
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I enjoy the original CD versions myself. Nice, flat transfers.

Happy Listening!

billspecfoc
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Big Rush fan here since 1976.

I cannot comment on the vinyl remasters as I don't have a TT setup.  But, I have bought many incarnations of Rush CD's, from originals to remasters, and have found them all to be rather middling in SQ.  Then I took a chance on a BR of Farewell to Kings.  It was a majot step forward in SQ with greatly increased dynamics, separation of instruments, and LF response.  Well worth the purchase price.
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