There is a ton of new vinyl that is just plain awful! Even some MOFI stuff I have bought has a lot of pops and ticks, and one even had a huge piece of vinyl missing out of it! Acoustic Sounds was good about taking it back, but lately some CDs I am getting sound better than new vinyl, and that just should not be! And then there is the cost of the vinyl to boot...I can find ( with some effort though) old vinyl that sounds better than new, and has less damage to it. Though I will admit that finding old vinyl that is worthwhile takes some effort. I am lucky to live near a city that still has more than a few used record stores....
Disappointing vinyl purchase
Father John Misty 'Pure Comedy'. Listened many times to the digital version. It is a mellow recording, very smooth and listenable. Good dynamic range, just a hint of sibilance here and there. The vinyl out of the box sounds like there is a towel over it - except for the brutal sibilance. No range, no instrument separation. WTF
Anybody have this on vinyl? Don't think I remember seeing any FJM conversation mentioned here. I can't help but think it's my cartridge (hence the new cart search). Hard to believe anybody would think this pressing sounds good enough to sell
Anybody have this on vinyl? Don't think I remember seeing any FJM conversation mentioned here. I can't help but think it's my cartridge (hence the new cart search). Hard to believe anybody would think this pressing sounds good enough to sell