I have the highest respect for Steve Hoffman's abilities. Always thought the DCCs sounded better than the MFSLs. For some reason that I never understood the MFSLs seemed to garner more respect. I've read that Audio Fidelity may have a Rickie Lee Jones release coming. I'll definitely purchase that one. BTW: The old DCC site had an interactive with Steve Hoffman. That site had some very interesting questions and answers about original tapes and remastering of some truly classic recordings.
The New Steve Hoffman Remasters Have Arrived
After weeks of delayed release dates, I finally received the new remasters from Audio Fidelity(formerly DCC), with Faces "A Nod Is As Good As A Wink", and the Doobies' "Minute By Minute". If you like Steve Hoffman's remastering work, you will love these. They are very clean-sounding, and have excellent low-level detail. Something tells me the Faces weren't concerned about conducting "Tommy LiPuma-like", meticulous, recording sessions back in the day.
One thing I did notice, on most recent remasters, I hear a little added "pop" of loudness and clarity - when compared to the original. These have the clarity, but not the added volume. This is certainly neither good or bad, just something I was able to notice.
I would be very interested in others' opinions on these recordings. "Bad Company" is next....
One thing I did notice, on most recent remasters, I hear a little added "pop" of loudness and clarity - when compared to the original. These have the clarity, but not the added volume. This is certainly neither good or bad, just something I was able to notice.
I would be very interested in others' opinions on these recordings. "Bad Company" is next....
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