I wonder if I am the only one who is somewhat disappointed with today's pressings, despite all the effort put into it and the marketing claims. I have bought quite a number of LPs in the last few years, with only a few with no ticks and pops out of the box. QRP is not necessarily fairing any better than any others. By contrast, just about every single used LP from the 80s or early 90s I have bought has been crystal clear, and in particular I am comparing Reference Recordings from back then to what I get today - just not the same. Just last night yet again, I got a Chesky from the early 90s and I felt it was dead silent as digital... not a single hiccup, and the LP was used... On the other hand, I'll grant that today's pressing are perfectly centered with very low surface noise.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Anyone else in the same boat?