Kate Bush Mastered for Vinyl 1, 2, 3 and 4.


I just got the entire set. Nicely done. Good pressings.
Last night I synced 50 words for Snow against the digital version and compared the two. The vinyl is euphoric. It has this bloom that gives you a sense of depth. This is a very quiet recording an background noise becomes an issue. The vinyl has background noise that sounds like tape hiss. This is totally absent from the digital version. You would not notice this on louder passages at all. The digital version is more focused. Each instrument and Kate's voice are more defined and float on a noiseless background. In this instance I am going to have to say I prefer the digital. I will sync some of the other recordings in the near future. Her early recordings I believe are analog and may well fare better. I don't think I have to make a comment on the music:)
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Showing 1 response by uberwaltz

That particular album maybe a bit of an abberation regards the quiet background requirements.

Just as a general sweeping opinion I have yet to find a digital version I prefer to a good analog version.

Just my opinion and my ears and my system, no way making any holier than thou claims.