Staying true to the music would also mean that it was recorded direct to disc, without a mixing board, overdubs, level changes before the master, etc. Think Sheffield lab products.
Now, almost everything else has been manipulated in some degree by the recording engineer. I prefer tone controls to tame harsh treble, for example. My McIntosh C22 re-issue from the 90's has tone controls, but in the 12 o'clock position, they are out of the circuit.
Best of both worlds?
Now, almost everything else has been manipulated in some degree by the recording engineer. I prefer tone controls to tame harsh treble, for example. My McIntosh C22 re-issue from the 90's has tone controls, but in the 12 o'clock position, they are out of the circuit.
Best of both worlds?