AHA!!!
As I've worked with waaay over a thousand clients, I've kept this observation to myself for many years, but didn't doubt it as much as I wondered how it could be. Was I simply lucky as I met these particular folks?
The thing I noticed was that they were generally brighter - seemingly...
Don't see if this has been discussed - if so - my apologies.
Was reminded of poor handling of a master after hearing an obvious - and astonishing - example on the recent Shelby Lynne CD, Just a Little Lovin'.
IMO, any tape worth playing should get the same treatment as a master, IF you...