Also a long time Dan fan, and avid collector. I have ordered the set as they are parceled out.
I did just listen to this pressing and was struck by a few things:
yes, it is the best sound of this album I have heard.
the lyrics really are much more intelligible, or I suppose more readily presented, but not more upfront, if that makes sense.
It is still an obviously studio recording, as opposed to a more “live” type of recording. That becomes even more obvious with this better pressing. They have been criticized as being a bit clinical and precise as opposed to being more free spirited and loose and I think that comes through even more on this disc.
Overall I loved it and it is a must have for the Dan fans imo.
is it just me or do sides C and D sound better than A and B? Maybe just my phono stage warming I suppose…