Hi Berner, I have replaced many, probably most, of my CDs purchased 20-30 years ago with reissues that are described as remasters. Most are much better than the originals. The Moody Blues classic seven albums have been reissued several times. The last set I purchased was a project overseen by Justin Hayward. I like them more than my MFSL gold set. Traffic's "Low Spark" and "Shootout at the Fantasy Factory" have been reissued with improvement heard. Look for your favorites, and you will find most have been offered again as remasters that are well worth the price.
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.