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Jim Lesurf wrote:
It doesn't just follow that jazz (ah, how I remember Mr Loussier) or
classical transfers that have problems. One of the best albums for
demo (and the title track is probably the best) is Love Over Gold by
Dire Straits, but the LP sounds just so much 'nicer' and more
melodious than the CD.

I agree. Its largely a question of the care and judgement employed when
each example was made. I have many CDs that sound superb, and give
clearer results than the LP. I also have many CDs which sound crushed or
have a poorer balance, etc, than the LP. Its not so much a matter of how
well LP or CD *can* deliver good results. Its a question of when the
makers can be bothered and apply the required skill and care.

I've never quite understood why CDs have any 're-mastering' at all. Surely
the producer and artist are happy with the final mix in the studio? So all
that would be needed when producing the final CD *might* be some subtle
level alterations between tracks - if that sort of CD?

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