"Classic Yes" album question...

Audiofeil,
I doubt that's the case. The cartridge is brand new, and the arm, cartridge and 'table were just refurbished by SOTA at the factory. Lots of other albums sound great. I think this is just a really crappy pressing. It's also a very old copy...

I have to agree with audiofeil on this. My copies of the US pressing of fragile and the yes album don't sound anything like Rebbi describes. The only "every copy is crappy" Yes album I know of is Relayer. But even so, the music is wonderful.

New cartridge, new tonearm, etc. alone are not going to ensure the best playback. It is all in the setup.

I just picked up a CD copy so I can compare.

>>I just picked up a CD copy so I can compare<<

Useless.

Senseless.

Have fun.

Thanks!