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RE: Is Mono The New Stereo?

I think it has more to do with the Beatles and the time in which they were recorded. Some of their recordings were designed for mono because the stereo mix is very unconventional with vocals on one side and instruments on the other or some combination like that. However, certain Beatles recordings were intended to be in stereo for psychedelic reasons and when you take that away, it detracts from the intended effect of the music.

I have both mono and stereo versions of all the Beatles recordings and like you, I prefer stereo. I nearly always prefer stereo over mono unless it's electronically reprocessed stereo.

Based on what I've read here, the major attraction to these new mono Beatles recordings is their fidelity. I get the impression they were equalized in such a way as to bring out more bass and improve detail, which makes them sound much better. My mono recordings don't have much bass whereas my stereo versions have very nice deep bass. That is a big part of why I like my stereo versions better. However, even when using the mono switch on my preamp, I still like stereo better. Perhaps it all boils down to personal preference and mastering.

Best regards,
John Elison


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