The quality of vinyl mix plays a tremendous role in the quality of the music reproduction. I think we all know that. What really got me was just how poor the sound quality is on picture discus. On recommendation, I tried a picture disc (Toole; Lateralis) and what a waste of money that was. Absolutely terrible in sound quality and by far the noisiest piece of vinyl I have ever purchased. I played it once and said "never again will I allow that garbage to see my very expensive stylus". I sold it on eBay, took a 40% loss, and the guy who bought it posted a high satisfaction rating. Maybe he framed it or maybe he has a low-end playback system. All I can say is that picture discs will never be a part of my vinyl collection.
Just bought the new Mobil Fidelity remaster of Dire Straits. Now that is some fine vinyl! And as others have stated, the mastering/plating/pressing process is extremely important to the sound quality. The new Dire Straits release has it all. If only all of the new LPs were of that quality. Although, at $50 a copy it does put many LPs out of reach for regular/monthly purchases. For those of you looking for the finest, and especially if you appreciate Dire Straits, get this newly remastered release before they are gone. This is a limited production quantity and at present Elusive Disc still has some in inventory. It is quite the sonic experience. And the music is spectacular.
Just bought the new Mobil Fidelity remaster of Dire Straits. Now that is some fine vinyl! And as others have stated, the mastering/plating/pressing process is extremely important to the sound quality. The new Dire Straits release has it all. If only all of the new LPs were of that quality. Although, at $50 a copy it does put many LPs out of reach for regular/monthly purchases. For those of you looking for the finest, and especially if you appreciate Dire Straits, get this newly remastered release before they are gone. This is a limited production quantity and at present Elusive Disc still has some in inventory. It is quite the sonic experience. And the music is spectacular.