On a highly resolving system, mono recordings can be outstanding.
I love mono records and have a lot of them, mostly jazz recorded prior to 1957.
There are a couple of things that improve the mono sound. 1. A mono switch on either your line stage or your phono stage. 2. A cartridge that is "mono friendly." The Audio-Technica OC-9 MK-III is a stereo cartridge that plays mono recordings exceptionally well.
My friend Robert made an observation during one recent listening session. He said that with stereo recordings, "you are there," and with mono recordings ... "they are here." I concur.
If done right, excellent mono recordings will have you saying ... "who needs stereo?"
Frank
There are a couple of things that improve the mono sound. 1. A mono switch on either your line stage or your phono stage. 2. A cartridge that is "mono friendly." The Audio-Technica OC-9 MK-III is a stereo cartridge that plays mono recordings exceptionally well.
My friend Robert made an observation during one recent listening session. He said that with stereo recordings, "you are there," and with mono recordings ... "they are here." I concur.
If done right, excellent mono recordings will have you saying ... "who needs stereo?"
Frank