This review raises an interesting point about sound. While there is no issue in comparing the sound of a particular LP with the sound of a remastered SACD, this will primarily reflect the preferences of the respective recording engineers and producers, as well as the playback equipment. The sound of an LP will vary somewhat depending upon the characteristics of the pickup. Playback equipment used for SACD also has an impact on the sound, right down to the interconnects. Thus, it is a mistake to generalize as regards comparison of the characteristics of the LP vs. SACD media based upon a single recording. Of course, many of us have opinions for better or ill.
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