NEW DOOBIE BROTHER JAPANESE REMASTERS ?

They're a definite improvement over the standard CDs. The "Minute by Minute" remaster isn't as good as the Audio Fidelity gold disc (mastered by Steve Hoffman), but it's still very good in absolute terms. If you're a big Doobies fan, they're worth the investment. The mini-LP configuration is a nice bonus.

I just picked up my own personal copy of "Minute by Minute" on mini-LP. (The one I used for comparison was my neighbor's and done on his system.) Upon re-listening, I have to agree: The mini-LP is overall better than the AF, which surprised me, given Steve Hoffman's sterling reputation as masterer. Though, on my rig, the AF was warmer sounding, the mini-LP pretty much trumped it in every other regard, particularly clarity and dynamics. I'm surprised I didn't hear that on my friend's system, but then again, my rig is more resolving than his.