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In Reply to: Hate to defend Dui but he didn't. posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on October 05, 2003 at 11:37:53:
there's more than just the well documented case of the recent DSOTM hybrid where the CD layer has been deliberately degraded sonically to ensure the SACD layer will sound better.It's even trickling down now - for example the recent batch of Santana CD remasters are very notably below what is possible, no doubt to ensure that the eventual SACD or SACD hybrid release will show an "improvement".
What a scam this business is, but obviously, there are enough willing buyers to keep it going. The kids are smart - they have abandoned the record business in droves.
Follow Ups:
I remember observations being made about 'Kind of Blue' years ago where the SACD was simply remastered to create an impression of being superior to it's CD equivalent; well done to the engineers for the remastering job in this case but it's a shame they couldn't just put the results on a CD for everyone to enjoy.Because I own the MFSL version of DSOTM I'm well aware that NO remaster I've compared it too equals the resolution - certainly not the 'best of' (Echoes) version which was extolled as being so good yet which misses out certain low-level detail altogether.
It almost excuses kids' illegal downloading when they're being manipulated by certain labels - at least it could be suggested that they're getting their own back, but of course I couldn't suscribe to that view myself. :0)
Best Regards,
Chris redmond.
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