Pink Floyd Dark Side comparison?

The new EMI versions are totally new mix, from the multitrack masters, mixed by James Guthrie. The old pressings would represent the best the old mix can sound, while the new stuff is what the band would do today with current technology. Better dynamics, etc

Just occurred to me rereading the entire thread that there are two discussions going on: one is the mix, if you like the old (Alan Parsons) vs new (James Guthrie), and two: which lp transfer got it closer to the master tapes of the Parson's mx. I am betting viridian has it right on the old mixes. Now I would like to know how good the new Guthrie remixed remastered LP is in the Immersion set of Dark Side. If anyone has heard that, speak up!

You all have heard the SACD Dark Side in 5.1? Like yes/no?

Brad

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I am not sure I'd agree with you the 80s version is better than the current version. James Guthrie is a friend of mine and his work is stellar, as well as the band had a lot to say about it. Are you sure there couldn't be some other reason you have this impression? Subtle level differences of 1/2 dB or less (you really need precise level matching) could account for some of those comments. Also, decisions about the mix by the band could change where certain elements are positioned or their prominence-so what you consider is worse may be a different decision by the band then vs now. Most of us on this end have no idea how happy the band/engineer was with the original and often I have heard engineers say "I wished I could have fixed that but we ran out of time". What we consider as perfection may be a mistake in their view. Its hard to quantify earlier vs later brush strokes by the artist. So not saying that you are absolutely 100% wrong but don't want the rest of the Audiogon to accept its not as good without listening themselves. I KNOW James would be horrified to think someone thought his work was worse-he worked on it for a year plus.
Brad
Brad

Ben: Nice article on the whole idea behind the immersion discs....
Brad