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Comments on Dire Straits Re-mastered LPs?

Are there any Dire Straits fans enjoying the Re-Mastered first two LP's done by Bernie Grundman and pressed at Pallas in Germany? I honestly believe this is the best the first two albums have ever sounded! I own the Warner Brothers domestic copies and the Vertigo British copies of both and these are superior. The vinyl is dead quiet, the mix excellent and the dynamics the best I have heard. Check them out. I can't wait for the next ones.
hifimaniac
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theo
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I bought the first album since I didn't have a audiophile pressing of this title. I loved it so much I just received Commuique' (their best release in my opinion) and haven't played it yet but I will be getting Love Over Gold as well.
Haven't decided on Making Movies yet, that wasn't one of my fav's. But I think these are a great value and I hope they do more from other artists.
danlib1
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Theo- I think you're right that snagging Communique and Love Over Gold are the best bets. I for one loved Making Movies, but the mix was muddy and nowhere near the standard of the aforementioned masterpieces- in my opinion.
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syntax
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All Dire Straits LP's are digitally mastered. They sounded quite good and are cheap. What's the reason to go for the Reissues?
palasr
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Syntax,

You might want to check your facts - the first three or four are most certainly analog through and through. I can't speak to the quality of the most recent reissues.
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syntax
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Hi,
that is interesting. Thank you. My interest for Dire Straits started in the mid 90's and I think I got their remastered ones then from that time.
When I remember right (it is long ago) they promoted their records mastered digital...
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