The Rolling Stones - Let it Bleed (2019 remastered or original master?)

[AWZ1979]

I am thinking of purchasing The Rolling Stones ‘Let it Bleed’ album in DSD format from Acoustic Sounds. Any thoughts on whether I should purchase the original master or the 2019 remastered?

 

[BlueFox]

Good question. If possible, I would get the High-Res download.

https://www.hdtracks.com/let-it-bleed-176-24?___store=default&nosto=nosto-page-search1

 

[assessor43]

I like the original. sounds great to me.

 

[AWZ1979]

Thanks for the responses. I’m leaning toward the original.

 

[NorthStar]

Very good also, both ...

 

[BruceD]

Thanks for the responses. I’m leaning toward the original.

This conundrum is appearing more prevalent now--especially records that were out of print /etc popping up as "Digitally Remastered"/etc

I'll take the original over most of the "latest" reincarnations.

A recent purchase from Amazon of a Artist Fav sounds bright edgy, and just plain poor compared to the original (1993)

--I noticed in the 1pt type on the barcode

Made by Amazon SC USA

Caveat Emptor

Bruce

 

[NorthStar]

The Beatles "Abbey Road" newly remastered album seems to deviate from the routine trend of original albums ...

 

[AWZ1979]

BruceD: blu ray pure audio discs are usually top notch in terms of sound quality. I own a few but I want The Stones album as DSD files to expand my DSD library.

NorthStar: I think all of the recent Beatles remasters (Sgt. Pepper, White Album & Abbey Road) sound great. Also dig all the Doors 50th anniversary remasters.

Think I’m gonna go with the original master of Let it Bleed cause it got really good reviews on Acoustic Sounds. The remaster has gotten good reviews as well on other sites but this will be my first time owning that album so I think going with original would be a good idea.

 

[NorthStar]

It's educative audiophile style to experiment between the best originals and hires remastered ones. It's one classic Stones album and represents a pinnacle for many Rock music lovers in their music evolution.

Spinning the LP is for me the closest to my own personal journey.
Spinning the SACD adds clarity and weight in different rewarding ways, illuminating ways,
DSD, Pure Audio, ... this is an album deserving full exploration and exposure, just like Abbey Road from the Beatles.

 

[AWZ1979]

Purchased the original master. Just finished listening. Very happy with it. Love the DSD format.