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Steven Wilson "Remasters/Remixes" What's Your Experience?

Over the last 12/18 months I have been collecting newly issued remastered/remixed blu-ray audio discs. Many bands have re-issued their classic albums on blu-ray audio as opposed to SACD which they did previously along wit DVD Audio.

I successfully ripped my SACDs on my OPPO 103 for many years with great results and ripped my DVD Audio discs on my computer external drive easily too.

So with a collection on blu-ray discs I researched how to rip them and bought an external drive and started with Pink Floyd - Animals and The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds which both turned out well. Next The Who - Who Are You Deluxe Box Set Japanese Edition with Shm Cds plus blu-ray credited to Steven Wilson.

Long story short the blu-ray is absolute trash and I can only conclude that Steven has hearing difficulties. The Shm edition of Who Are You is far far superior.

The blu-ray is nothing short of trash when ripped or played on my Oppo. Steven seems very good at PR but he's definitely the Clown Prince of remastering/remixing I will be inquiring regarding a refund or compensation. BTW the rest of the Who Are You Shm Deluxe Boxset is superb.

lordmelton
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mapman
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I’m a fan but not fond of the Yes remasters of his I have heard.   Noticeably different but seemed like the energy got sucked out, which from him surprised me.  Like most things it’s going to be a matter of personal preference.  I do love that there are various remasters and remixes of many of my all time favorites to choose from.  Each has something unique and different to soak in. 

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lordmelton OP
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@larsman I have a couple of Yes, Steve Wilson Blu-Ray discs which I haven't ripped yet but I suggest you listen to the Who Are You 24/96 remix it is inexcusable absolutely awful. 

kofibaffour
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lol, it is your hearing that is trash if you think Steve Wilson mixes are anything but stellar

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larsman
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There are indeed some titles that I prefer the original to SW's remix, but not because SW's sounded bad to me, just different. I'll be looking into Who Are You, as I was at a show on the tour that they've got a live recording of on there. 

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whart
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It was my understanding that Wilson remixed from the multitracks and eschewed any additional EQ at the mastering stage. That said, he relieved Tull's Benefit from its murkiness- (I compared at least 1/2 dozen or more copies); Aqualung benefitted (no pun) from his work on vinyl, though I have better versions, at a price. I like his remix of Opeth's Damnation. 

I don't necessarily get twisted around the axle on any of this- if it sucks, I move on. 

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