manisandher
Addicted to Fun and Learning
This is how I would have described the differences subjectively:
#2 vs. #1: flatter/compressed, less dynamic, less focused, grayer, duller, just less interesting
#3 vs. #1: slightly sharper, slightly thinner, not quite as extended low down
But after Ray's analysis, I've got to admit that the tracks should sound identical (with a few clicks added from time to time to #3). And perhaps they do? Perhaps I've just been 'hearing' these differences in my head? Weirdly, the differences that I was so sure I was hearing consistently across different systems are harder to discern now having seen Ray's analysis. I don't know whether to laugh or cry...
Mani.
#2 vs. #1: flatter/compressed, less dynamic, less focused, grayer, duller, just less interesting
#3 vs. #1: slightly sharper, slightly thinner, not quite as extended low down
But after Ray's analysis, I've got to admit that the tracks should sound identical (with a few clicks added from time to time to #3). And perhaps they do? Perhaps I've just been 'hearing' these differences in my head? Weirdly, the differences that I was so sure I was hearing consistently across different systems are harder to discern now having seen Ray's analysis. I don't know whether to laugh or cry...
Mani.