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Michael K. Fell's avatar

Cheers, Andres, for sharing your thoughts! Some albums have also been fantastically remixed, which helps bring the music to life. For example, Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree has lovingly remixed Jethro Tull's catalog. His remix of their 1971 album, 'Aqualung' is truly stellar. The band was limited by the technology of their day and subsequently unhappy with the original mix. Steven Wilson was able to beautifully unearth layers of detail in the instrumentation that is unheard in the muddy original 1971 mix. Honestly, it's a revelation and it sounds like hearing the album again for the first time. 

I also like how you mention "warmth." The cartridge and stylus can add warmth or brightness to the sound. As can hi-fi equipment and speakers. For example, I have often felt that British hi-fi equipment has a warmer sound compared to the brightness of Japanese equipment. I'm not saying one is better than the other, however. Ultimately, it comes down to the sound one prefers.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Even with diminished hearing, I can still usually tell the difference. And if playing a record at home, I can sometimes “feel” it too.

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