Classic rock: best remasters

GEoff,

No objections to what anyone looks for in their recordings.

Yes, you are right they give the min, max and mean as I recall. Those are meaningful standard statistics but it cannot be argued that they only tell a very small part of the story and that there is more to what makes a recording enjoyable or not than its overall dynamic range.

For example, it tells you nothing about what to expect in terms of frequency range, transients and detail, just a few of teh other things in the recipe for a good recording.

Czarivey...As much as i'm enjoying the LZ's, lower noise,
better imaging, there is something i notice as well; the
album doesn't sound as organic as original.

RL sterlings carry a premium even in sub standard condition...for those wanting to complete their Zep collection reissues serve purpose...Classic records another option.

There are only two RL Zep records among the original studio albums as far as I know- LZII and HOTH; the latter is not an expensive record, II is tres cher. The Piros re-do's from the 70's are very good, and don't command much of a premium, though condition is always an issue with any old record.

I like some of the UK Deep Purple remasters; especially 'Machine Head.' The original US CD is garbage.