Comparison of old mp3 to flac

[RonM]

Years ago, in 2007 ro 2008, I got what became one of my favorite folk albums, Martin Simpson's Prodigal Son. It was one of my very first bought-for-the-squeezebox recordings. An excellent album, highly recommended.

But I got it from the old eMusic store, and it was a 176 VBR file. I didn't question the quality at the time, and have enjoyed it greatly over the years, but there has been a recent re-issue with supplementary live performances. I decided I needed to upgrade and bought the CD. Couldn't find an available non-lossy download source.

There is no mention in the liner notes of the original recording having been subject to remixing or remastering, so I assume the files are produced from the same source as the original CD.

Rather than removing the old files, I decided to keep both versions so I could do a comparison.

And wow, what a difference! The guitar playing crisply resonates on the new version, whereas on the old it was by comparison foggy and a bit muffled. Kate Rusby's backing vocals on the classic "Never Any Good" can be heard fully articulated in the background, whereas on the old one I could barely understand her words.

Well worth the upgrade cost!

R.

[matka]

Years ago, in 2007 ro 2008, I got what became one of my favorite folk albums, Martin Simpson's Prodigal Son. It was one of my very first bought-for-the-squeezebox recordings. An excellent album, highly recommended.

But I got it from the old eMusic store, and it was a 176 VBR file. I didn't question the quality at the time, and have enjoyed it greatly over the years, but there has been a recent re-issue with supplementary live performances. I decided I needed to upgrade and bought the CD. Couldn't find an available non-lossy download source.

There is no mention in the liner notes of the original recording having been subject to remixing or remastering, so I assume the files are produced from the same source as the original CD.

Rather than removing the old files, I decided to keep both versions so I could do a comparison.

And wow, what a difference! The guitar playing crisply resonates on the new version, whereas on the old it was by comparison foggy and a bit muffled. Kate Rusby's backing vocals on the classic "Never Any Good" can be heard fully articulated in the background, whereas on the old one I could barely understand her words.

Well worth the upgrade cost!

R.

Can you access this link on qobuz ?

https://play.qobuz.com/album/v1veyoj7dc1ub

Track Titles have "remastered" on them but no detail is given, nor there is a booklet.
Only 16bit is available for download purchase

[RonM]

Nope, not in Canada, at least not yet. Promised for future.

I've seen the remastered claim online, but there is nothing to that effect in the extensive liner notes, or as I recall on Simpson's website.

R.

[slartibartfast]

Nope, not in Canada, at least not yet. Promised for future.

I've seen the remastered claim online, but there is nothing to that effect in the extensive liner notes, or as I recall on Simpson's website.

R.

This review calls it a "Deluxe Edition Reissue". I think he likes it.
https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2019/03/...eluxe-edition/

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[RonM]

Thanks. I'd read that review, and it is not only laudatory but absolutely correct on all counts.

The reissue is "deluxe" due to fancy packaging, extended liner notes and the bonus CD of live versions. Well worth it, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the original mastering.

R.

[zordaz]

If your newly purchased version indeed is remastered, than you are comparing apples and oranges.
Nice to hear that you like the new version of course, but if you really want to compare the old mp3 against flac than you should find the original lossless version/mastering which was used for your mp3s.

[slartibartfast]

If your newly purchased version indeed is remastered, than you are comparing apples and oranges.
Nice to hear that you like the new version of course, but if you really want to compare the old mp3 against flac than you should find the original lossless version/mastering which was used for your the mp3s.

There is no evidence that it is remastered, just reissued.

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[th00ht]

Years ago, in 2007 ro 2008, I got what became one of my favorite folk albums, Martin Simpson's Prodigal Son. It was one of my very first bought-for-the-squeezebox recordings. An excellent album, highly recommended.

But I got it from the old eMusic store, and it was a 176 VBR file. I didn't question the quality at the time, and have enjoyed it greatly over the years, but there has been a recent re-issue with supplementary live performances. I decided I needed to upgrade and bought the CD. Couldn't find an available non-lossy download source.

There is no mention in the liner notes of the original recording having been subject to remixing or remastering, so I assume the files are produced from the same source as the original CD.

Rather than removing the old files, I decided to keep both versions so I could do a comparison.

And wow, what a difference! The guitar playing crisply resonates on the new version, whereas on the old it was by comparison foggy and a bit muffled. Kate Rusby's backing vocals on the classic "Never Any Good" can be heard fully articulated in the background, whereas on the old one I could barely understand her words.

Well worth the upgrade cost!

R.

Is mp3 still a thing?