In Classical music the effect of SQ on appreciation
In classical music there are often many different versions of a single composition that you may own or listen to. How much influence does SQ have on your appreciation?
As a recording is an artifact in itself, the presentation of the sonic factor has to come into the equation as does the interpretation.
in Mahler, as an example, the orchestration is vital.
A recording that is just so-so interpretively may be very attractive to the listener because of the sterling sonics of the orchestra.
So, how much does the SQ affect your judgement?
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+1 and also +1 @newbee . Very insightful commentary from both of you. Of course who wouldn’t want exceptionally good music performance and sound quality? I certainly do. From my perspective if the actual musician and performance is not inspired or emotionally connecting , sound quality will not fill the void. Music > sound quality if it has to be one or the other. I’d rather listen to Charlie Parker doing his thing on a poor quality 78 RPM recording than a mediocre saxophonist superbly recorded attempting to play Parker's music. Charles |