MFSL issues...

Well, they used the original master tapes, but there was somebody else on the mixdown board. How much changes are actually done, probably varies from album to album. I don't have the LZ II MFSL, but I do have some others, and I like them fine. I think alot of what I like about the MFSL copies is the great quality vinyl, and I can get that with a good Japanese pressing, which is usually cheaper, sounds just as good, and uses the original mix. Sometimes there is a generational loss, if the master tape sent to Japan was a copy. Most times I am very satisfied with Japanese pressings.

Actually Led Zeppelin II is one of the better sounding MFSL, most are far worse. At one time I had almost every one made thinking they were the best sounding but over the last decade I have sold over 95% of them and replaced them with original USA issues (white lable promos) and original British issues. This subject has been discussed many times on the vinyl asylum but in general the MFSL have been over processed and in many cases they did Not even have the original master recording as I found out a few years ago when talking to one of the recording engineers that worked for MFSL at the time. They make interesting collectors items but sonically have mush to be desired. (A side note, the actual vinyl was excellent perhaps the best but the mastering process and strange EQ that was used ruined most.) Johnny