How many great CDs do you have?

i suspect that many lps are "poorly" recorded as well. i have heard my fair share. there are some labels whose classical recordings are mediocre, such as many of the columbia "ms" series.

it is not just digital that is characterized by poor recordings, it is all recordings.

i'll take a master tape any time. it doesn't matter what the stereo system sounds like at that point. i think the sound quality of the recording is paramount. all else is secondary.