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Does it have to sound good for you to like it?

I listen mainly to classical music.  The SQ of classical recordings is all over the place, not nearly as consistent other types of music.  Recording large orchestras is a complicated and difficult endeavor. Smaller ensembles are easier to record. So, if you listen to a great performance of an orchestral (or any) recording but have trouble with the sound will you avoid listening to it?

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simao
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Great question. Over the years there have been several LPS I've listened to less and less simply because they don't sound that good. If I can't locate or a Ford a better quality pressing, that I usually will just listen to that via streaming.

soix
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*the quote attributed to Alan Parsons is what I am referring to: “Audiophiles don’t use their equipment to listen to your music. Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment.”

I don’t give a crap about Parson’s resume, he doesn’t get to lump all audiophiles into one overgeneralized group like that.  That’s just a stupid and ill-informed statement IMHO.

mikhailark
343 posts
 

Except Parsons knows about gear and sound way more than any audiophile. Or even whole bunch if them.

inna
7,330 posts
 

Some audiophiles probably do that but I believe most don't. Arrogant statement indeed.

macg19
961 posts
 

Come on guys, you might just be taking this out of context or taking it a wee bit too seriously. It could be a compliment.

His CV (not resume) permits him to say WETFHW (IMHO).

cheers!

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