With Music cds, it's kinda hard...............there are the original "red book" AAD, ADD, (first generation cds), then some re-masters w/gold discs, then re-masters at 20bit, 25bit, and beyond. There are also, newer DDD (all digital) cds, SACD, DVD audio, etc. etc.
All these different "masterings" sound different, some better than others....but it really comes down to the original recording/production (of the original masters)...as to what recordings sound best. (IMO)
I'ts true,...some labels, studios, and artists DO sound better than others....(both new, and old)
I find myself sometimes playing music I'm not as fond of, because it is recorded/produced so well, and sounds great.
I think if you search this forum, you will find several threads about which artists,and recordings (in different styles) sound best.
