Originally Posted by
Koreabruce
Thanks man! I got it and have given it a cursory listen while doing an A/B comparisons to the original.
Positives: It definitely sounds clearer than the original. The bass is also hugely accentuated, so Chris Squire's presence is really FELT as well as heard.
Negatives: What I wrote in my first post in this thread appears to hold true. This adds compression, which of course is why subtleties stand out the way they do and the bass is much more to the forefront. Furthermore, the "aural exciter" processing renders it all sounding excessively bright (to my ears). I have to admit here that this poses a bit of a dilemma as part of me *wants* to hear it more clearly like this - must be the 55-year-old-ears that ring with mild tinnitus that are informing that thought! - but another part thinks the original just sounds more natural. Tales was never an overly bright-sounding album to begin with, so I'll give you plus points on improving the clarity.
The bass, on the other hand, is a little too overwhelming. Granted, the original lacked real punch, but the bass sound of this version, while certainly deeper, is also quite a bit muddier. That I find a little off-putting. However, on balance you have succeeded in making me want to re-listen to this, and I find I'm enjoying the experience more for some reason, so... I guess that translates to success for Yodelgoat's efforts! Thanks again for sending this to me.
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