Just to expand upon the comments from tomcy6, It’s actually easy to search for "best versions" of cd’s on the Steve Hoffman forum. Simply google "best version of ____" whatever title cd and the search will inevitably bring up a Steve Hoffman thread. Once there, posters quite often mention additional threads or other references. I have used this strategy for some time now and have acquired many CD’s using this method. I typically find them on Ebay or Discogs and try to stick to new items vs. used if possible. I have purchased some VG (very good) condition used CD’s and haven’t been disappointed yet. In a few cases the jewel case has been cracked but the CD has been in excellent shape. Good luck to you. Oh wait, I’ve just given away my strategy! ;-)
CD sound quality: original pressings vs regular remaster vs MFSL, etc
I'm expanding my music collections and acquiring/reacquiring many very old works e,g, Cat Stevens, Traffic, Moody Blues, Coltrane/Miles Davis/Brubeck, and some classical and newer popular works as well.
Does it matter much whether the disk I get is "original" older pressing, or a remastered version? Or a MFSL?
I remember CDs were unlistenable first 5-10 years, but no idea if that was the disk or the players and not sure I'd run across any used CDs that old anyway.
Thanks for your time.
Does it matter much whether the disk I get is "original" older pressing, or a remastered version? Or a MFSL?
I remember CDs were unlistenable first 5-10 years, but no idea if that was the disk or the players and not sure I'd run across any used CDs that old anyway.
Thanks for your time.