Hi Jerry,

I totally get where you're coming from, so no worries! In that respect, I think you'll really enjoy the Yammy

As I mentioned before, CBS were (in)famous for the thin and forward sound of their classical LPs for decades.
I wonder if this obviously deliberate 'house sound' was a result of such an EQ choice, and with correct playback the sound would have been full and wholesome. Or perhaps the producers/sound engineers just liked the sound to be that way?
The bit in bold is I believe closest to reality, although I haven't heard it myself. I tend just to accept recordings as they are, be they superb, good or less good, as none that I own are unlistenable.

Perhaps Hugo could expand more on his experiences in this area?

Marco.