I owned the MOFI Box Set LPs pressings that were 1/2 mastered. They sounded like crap also, sold the set to a dealer at a loss.
I also have 7 or 8 SACDs, and the GRR! BluRay.
The SACDs also sound like lofi crap.
Only the BluRay sounds decent.
Why do my rolling stones albums sound bad?
Nothing has changed in the 10 years this thread started or since a particular album mentioned was released. Rolling Stones and most R&R LP's are meant to enjoyed for the musical content, certainly not "audiophile" SQ standards. Only requirement is playing it LOUD. It does of course help if you have a decent setup and CLEAN period presses-mono for me if we're takin pre-70's albums. Ironically, as a life long LP disciple, I do find my early 2000 ABKO CD releases to sound quite good.
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+1 @tablejockey Agree completely. Every album I own I grade A,B,C,D based on sound quality. I don't have any Rolling Stones albums that are class A. Pity, since the music quality is so good. |