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So how can a great system solve less than great recordings

It seems no matter how good a system is, the quality of recording quality takes priority.

Formsome reason nobody talks about challenges of making older recordings sound better.  Classics from 70s and 80s are amazing tunes, but even remastered editions still cant make sound qualiity shortcomings all better.  Profoundly sad.  Some older stuff sounds quite good but lots of stuff is disturbing.


jumia
jumia OP
528 posts
 
So i will hopefully improve things by getting a network player from lumen with an internal dac and much nicer cables.  Maybe a good thing. And then will get a new stereo tube preamp, leaning toward audio research.  

next i will buyout comcast and install brand new wiring to my house. 






gary_c
46 posts
 
I stumbled upon some interesting info recently, related to record producer Rick Rubin, criticized for recording (producing?) techniques. See "Production Style" near the end of his wikipedia page. What a shame to waste a good recording opportunity on poor-outcome recording/production methods.
gary_c
46 posts
 

next i will buyout comcast

Nice! Let us know when you do!
gary_c
46 posts
 
OP, you mentioned "album" but didn't clearly state whether your poorer recordings are on vinyl, CD, or streaming (unless I missed it).

I believe there are threads here related to finding better versions when streaming, as a means of avoiding the poorer recordings/productions/CD transfers.
jrbirdman333
105 posts
 
You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I too ask this question. If the recording quality sucks, 6 figure equipment won't improve it I'm afraid. 
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