I have found the original recordings, and mixing, for the most part,[on my old "classic" cd's] are not the problem.
As I said in my post, the "format", and dubious mastering is.[ Of course there are always exceptions].
I also have,[sorry to say] cd's remixed & remastered.
Most of the cd's in question just need more "information" on the disc, and yes,"care"in the mastering process.
Remixing?.....no thanks, I think the original engineers [had it right most of the time.] In fact, I have found that
many of "todays" engineers, don't seem to mix the same way.
It's like they put the faders on the studio eq board in a straight line, bringing up the background sounds, while setting back the lead vocals, lead guitar, etc.
I have been to a couple recent concerts that "sounded" this way also.
All I wanted, when they carted off the lp into oblivion,
was for my new cd's to sound just the same........sorry, it has not happened yet.
