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In Reply to: RE: Scott, not sure if was here or on another forum but..... posted by Rick W on August 06, 2022 at 11:05:59
That wasn't meant to be some kind of an FU for the original post. It was meant to point out that there are too many other variables in comparing Mofis to other all analog masterings to use those comparions as a gauge for the effect (or non-effect) of the digital step in their mastering chain. I have multiple all analog masterings of many of my favorite recordings that all sound quite different fromone another. To gauge the effect or ineffect of that digital step or any digital step it has to be the only variable and it has to be done time synced, level matched and under blind conditions. I have done that and they are indistinguishable.
Now, how do the Mofis stack up against the other labels? They tend to hold their own overall. Some titles they are my favorite and some not so much. I have not found a label or a specific mastering engineer to beat all others.And we can't underestimate the impact of personal taste. My favorites might not be yours or someone else's.
By the way, I enjoyed the article and I am glad you posted it.
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I do think Mofi fucked up by not accurately describing their reissues but that's not to say the sound quality isn't good. The only "audiophile" LP's I've bought were a few Classic Records albums when they were on sale at Tower decades ago. Being a geezer I own lots of originals and am not dissatisfied with the non-audiophile reissues I have.
In short, I have no dog in this whole episode.
I am the same way, the MOFI stuff I own was bought used, whey back when , before my self imposed vinyl space limitation, so I never even bothered to follow the controversy, as the new stuff didn't concern me. But I figured the hub Bub had died down, so I read the linked article to get some facts.It was worth the read because Mr. Fremer makes an ass out of himself twice in the same report. First when he attacked the record store owner , not just to contradict his facts, but also to say he is not credible , not an expert reporter in the field, and should be ignored, unlike himself, I suppose.
Then, later on in the article, he steps in it again, saying he should have been called in to talk with the recording engineers , instead of the guy who exposed the truth, because he was , my words, Michel Fremer , or however he spells his name . I long ago gave up on the guy, so am not exposed to his spelling. I figure he is just another old guy trying to make his way in the world, and if people want to exalt his opinions, fine with me.
I think he was way out of bounds to belittle the truth, and the messenger.
Edits: 08/06/22
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