Which Davies' Kind of Blue CD sounds better?

Contrarian view. I have both the first digitally remastered CD (much reviled) and one of the last ones (CK64835). I honestly tend to like the first one as well or better. I also have the SACD and 3 LP versions including the two-disk Classic, so I know this thing pretty well. Still looking for the reel-to-reel tape version if anyone out there wants to sell one for less than the current going rate (~ $135). Dave

I have heard all CD and LP versions, including my 47-year-old mono copy, which not surprisingly is the best. The 2-LP Classic is excellent. On CD, Tomcy 6 has it right: the stock Sony Legacy is the one, particularly in view of its affordable price. I must respectfully disagree with Hifimaniac and Dopogue: the SBM is lifeless and the original CD remaster deserves its poor reputation.

Birdies, I agree that the SBM is lifeless, but have you listened to the original CD remaster lately? I first heard it when Pierre Sprey (Mapleshade) and Ron Baumann (inSound/Omega Mikro) brought it to my place a couple years ago with one of their restored Scott amps. I thought they were crazy until we played it. Took me a while to find one, but I'm glad I did.

Dopogue, I'll try to hear the original remaster again. It's been many years, but I have the distinct memory of its disappointing sound on systems from mid-fi to high end. Maybe there were varying batches? Cheers.

Birdies, I had always considered it a loser too, until I heard it again on my current setup. Particularly nice treble, IMO.