In Reply to: Well... posted by C.B. on August 16, 2007 at 09:45:24:
.....The LPs themselves (2-eye) are not very good sounding--cut too "hot", with too much treble, which is not flattering to the Columbians....
I haven't noticed that with my vinyl issues, but they're UK CBS and Philips plum "HiFi" pressings. Being a mono enthusiast, i prefer his mono cycle with the NYPO anyway.
Tom B.
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