Quality system, make poor recordings sound better?

Katy lied by steely dan is a great example concerning this thread. I have always liked Steely dan and heard many times that album has problems. I just didnt understand until recently.

I upgraded my speakers, preamp and amp in a relatively short time frame finally moving to a class a amp and a great preamp from Pass. This album sounds a lot different and not better but worse. Mid range and voices too high compared to highs and bass. I thought, well maybe its just the areas that my system now emphasizes but after listening to about 100 other albums, i now recognize what others have said about this particular album. other Dan albums are just wonderful.

I can only come to the conclusion, the resolution of my system is now revealing the weakness or issues.

timhru
one of my favorites also. Google or check out vinyl asylum on this album. lots of knocks on it. My earlier systems just rocked and didnt understand what they were saying was off. I think Becker/Fagan said the studio they used had an issue with some of the equipment and the mixing was bad. I understand the remaster is quite good. Its on my Christmas list now.

On a separate note, If i remember, you live in Brownsburg,in also, We need to get together to spin a few.