There is intentional, musical, "distortion" added to musical instruments to create the intended effects the performing artist desires in most all music.
The rock guitar player wants their tube amp to overload and distort giving "crunchy" sound for example. Where would Hendrix and Clapton be without distortion?
This is also true in the "tuning" of pianos and violins. Classical instruments must have desirable "tone" that the artist and audience, expects or desires.
The performance is more than just mechanical playing of the piece. Artists have their instruments "tweaked". Sometimes by others, payed to "Tweak" for tonal effects. for their own style, character, or to stand out in a group of players.
These characteristics are intentional, and for good home reproduction, and I do not feel, should be removed or diminished.
What is your take on this? Do you want your system "cleaning up" the intended sound, and removing authentisity?
The rock guitar player wants their tube amp to overload and distort giving "crunchy" sound for example. Where would Hendrix and Clapton be without distortion?
This is also true in the "tuning" of pianos and violins. Classical instruments must have desirable "tone" that the artist and audience, expects or desires.
The performance is more than just mechanical playing of the piece. Artists have their instruments "tweaked". Sometimes by others, payed to "Tweak" for tonal effects. for their own style, character, or to stand out in a group of players.
These characteristics are intentional, and for good home reproduction, and I do not feel, should be removed or diminished.
What is your take on this? Do you want your system "cleaning up" the intended sound, and removing authentisity?
