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Is my CSNY De Ja Vu a bad pressing, or lost cause?

I hadn't listened to this in a while.  Such great music, but my LP sounds like a diffuse, muffled mess.  I'm usually able to listen through poor recordings to enjoy great music, but it was tough in this case.  The CSN debut (couch) LP was never good, but not this bad. I wish these could sound as good as David Crosby's solo, If I can only remember my name. That LP sounds great. 

fjn04
tzh21y
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I have heard that.  It seems as though that record is a very vta sensitive lp.  The Crosby stills and Nash is similar.  A little bass heavy.
tzh21y
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I just listened to the original press SD 7200.  The classic is better than SD 7200.  Not sure what version you have.
tzh21y
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The CD is not bad
fjn04 OP
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1970/ US Press/ Tex gatefold/ Club edition.

SD7200 (second on Discogs list, US pressings, codes below)

Matrix / Runout ((Runout Side One (Etched)): ST-A-701829 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side Two (Etched)): ST-S-701830-D
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slaw
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tzh21y, I admit I haven't listened to Deja Vu in a while and not since I've upgraded my TT and other goodies. I just put on the Classic at the normal VTA setting I've found that works best. It sounded somewhat closed in/muffled, the soundstage dramatically lowered from what I normally hear, as if there was a weight on top. I took your advice and raised the VTA. It did improve all of the above. It is very listenable/enjotable now. I still would not say it is a great pressing, especially compared to Crosby's "If I Could Only Remember My Name", but there aren't many lps that sound that good as fjn04 stated above.

I'll relisten to my "couch" lps. Thanks!
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