Let's not go overboard. Tongue is planted firmly in cheek.
If that's the case I apologize.
If you've read Michael Fremer's rants in Stereophile or
www.musicangle.com, you know he's been on this issue for years.
Yes, I've read Stereophile for almost 20 years, I know what you are talking about.
PS: Now go look back at the original thread after our exchange there! Another guy loves the sound of it, another guy hates it. See what I mean?
Yes I do. It almost makes me think there are multiple masters being used. But as well, some people are just like my wife - she wouldn't know the difference if I played it on my killer system or on a needle and acoustic horn 1920s Victrola.