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Dead Can Dance reissues - not happy

I recently purchased Into the Labyrinth, the Debut, and Towards the Within based on positive feedback.  Well, I am very disappointed in the sound quality.  It sounds forced, bright, and, well frankly, overdone.  Is the MOFI like this or should i just get the originals for a few more bucks?
tzh21y

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tzh21y OP
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well, after a few plays Into the Labyrinth sounds good enough that i will not pursue the MoFi or the UK. Hmmm. what a difference a few plays make.
tzh21y OP
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funny you said that, I was thinking, my CD sounds better than this.  it is a 4ad I purchased from years ago
tzh21y OP
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I lowered my VTA so it is better but it still seems pretty hot to me.  maybe less with a MM cartridge
tzh21y OP
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i am beginning to think ya got to have the originals for my kind of listening preference.
tzh21y OP
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believe it or not, after a few plays they are sounding better.
tzh21y OP
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I just received the MOFI today and from listening for a few minutes, I can confirm Wharts findings to be accurate and I also found on the MOFI some distracting distortions early on side one where the MoFi actually reversed the channels from the original. The reissue is better.
tzh21y OP
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After listening to side 1 of the MOFI, it does not sound right. Sounds like channels are reversed.  Maybe the rest of the record is better, but for side one, the reissue is much better.
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