Does it have to sound good for you to like it?
I listen mainly to classical music. The SQ of classical recordings is all over the place, not nearly as consistent other types of music. Recording large orchestras is a complicated and difficult endeavor. Smaller ensembles are easier to record. So, if you listen to a great performance of an orchestral (or any) recording but have trouble with the sound will you avoid listening to it?
@simonmoon Great quote. That is exactly what I do, sometimes. To answer RVP’s question. No, assuming the car is bad. Otherwise nothing sounds bad to me in my system and even SXM radio is pretty good these days. But I would not sit down to a dedicated listening session and listen to a mediocre recording. Music is on a lot in our house, and always in the cars, so don’t think I’m missing out on anything, quite the opposite really. Very fortunate. |
Beautiful song and an amazing singer. I have my parents to thank for exposing me to her and many other greats as a little kid (I was born in 1964). Dad had a reel to reel that was like a hard shell suitcase. I wish I knew what is was. Have you listened to the Qobuz HR version of First Take? It sounds pretty good to me. |
@simonmoon Great back-story, thanks for sharing.
Same here. et al Each to his own, but I was honestly just trying to apply a little levity and the statement doesn’t offend me. It’s just someone’s opinion after all. If everyone is honest, this part "Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment.” is sometimes true for everyone here as simonmoon suggested. Who doesn’t have a set of reference material to audition gear or show your system in its best light to a friend? |
