Based on a comparison of the original LP to its Gold CD reissue, DCC gets my vote for higher quality. DCC's Cream/Wheels of Fire is more vivid with a clearer, more lively rendition. Oddly, MFSL's Derek & the Dominoes/Layla is a disappointment and sounds more closed-in and lacks dynamic contrast. In MFSL's favor, Pink Floyd/DSOTM on vinyl sounds marginally less noisy and reveals slightly better presence than the garden variety LP.
Original record companies' own remasters sometimes exhibit these same hit-or-miss qualities. Joe Gastwirt at Ocean View Digital did a steller job with Crosby, Stills & Nash. In contrast, RCA dropped the ball and laid a thick veil over Jefferson Starship/Blows Against the Empire.
Opinions may vary, but I doubt any generalization can be made whether DCC or MFSL is better. I'd guess it all depends, recording by recording, on the quality of the reputed master and the talents or passion of the people involved on each project.
Original record companies' own remasters sometimes exhibit these same hit-or-miss qualities. Joe Gastwirt at Ocean View Digital did a steller job with Crosby, Stills & Nash. In contrast, RCA dropped the ball and laid a thick veil over Jefferson Starship/Blows Against the Empire.
Opinions may vary, but I doubt any generalization can be made whether DCC or MFSL is better. I'd guess it all depends, recording by recording, on the quality of the reputed master and the talents or passion of the people involved on each project.