My$.02:
If it's a rock recording, usually there is only one version. If it's bad, you're sort of stuck with it. Sometimes an "audiophile remaster" can be had for more money, e.g. of Pink Floyd. This may or may not be more satisfying than the "regular" edition, since recording and mastering are somewhat subjective crafts.
If there's a classical piece I like, I try to find and buy different performances thereof. Sometimes I end up with a good recording of a performance that doesn't "sit right" with me. Sometimes I have a poor recording of a performance that I really wish were recorded better. And sometimes, crooned Goldilocks, pulling a spoonful out of Mama Bear's bowl...
cheers apo
If it's a rock recording, usually there is only one version. If it's bad, you're sort of stuck with it. Sometimes an "audiophile remaster" can be had for more money, e.g. of Pink Floyd. This may or may not be more satisfying than the "regular" edition, since recording and mastering are somewhat subjective crafts.
If there's a classical piece I like, I try to find and buy different performances thereof. Sometimes I end up with a good recording of a performance that doesn't "sit right" with me. Sometimes I have a poor recording of a performance that I really wish were recorded better. And sometimes, crooned Goldilocks, pulling a spoonful out of Mama Bear's bowl...
cheers apo