Originally Posted by
Marco
Yup, I like most of Steely Dan's music, but hate that smooth over-produced 'studio sound' they seemed to favour, almost as if they knew it would appeal to hi-fi geeks
Marco.
They were hi-fi geeks so that probably explains that.
Where I find analogue recordings fall down is if they try to get too complex with the mix. Not that it bothers me, for me the recording quality is intrinsic to the music I just accept it for what it is, whether it is squeaky clean or rough as a badger's arse. How boring would it be if all music was recorded to 'audiophile' standards? That's why I can never understand hi-fi enthusiasts complaining about recording quality. Hi-fi is about replay, not recording! How it was recorded has got nothing to do with how you replay it.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.