Morph the Cat deheaded

I hate to complain about Steve Hoffman masterings, because he uses so much care and really does try to (and often does) get the original sound right, but I have noticed that a lot of his remasters tend to be a little darker-sounding than the originals (i.e., more tilted to the bass, less treble energy). Anyone else notice this?

Interesting you mention that. "Morph" has been on my hot rotation for a few months. I usually play the DVD-A version, which sounds incredible. While attending the LA HES in early June, someone put on a vinyl copy of Morph, and I thought the music was missing much of it's punch and life. I attributed the sound quality to the system, but now I realize perhaps it was the recording, and not the playback equipment.

Tvad, I'd revisit the system quality theory. :-) I have the Morph LP's and the DVD-A. The LP version is one of the best sounding recordings on vinyl EVER, if the music itself leaves something to one's desire. IMHO, it embarasses the DVD-A in comparison. I have had some issues with other Hoffman masters - but this ain't one of them by a LONG measure.

The LP version is one of the best sounding recordings on vinyl EVER, if the music itself leaves something to one's desire. IMHO, it embarasses the DVD-A in comparison. I have had some issues with other Hoffman masters - but this ain't one of them by a LONG measure.
4yanx (Reviews | Threads | Answers)

Just commenting on Stlram's original post. I have no agenda either way.

Even on vinyl "Morph the Cat" is not a pure analog recording. The sessions were recorded via 2" analog tape and then transferred to digital (ProTools) for editing and mixing. I only have the CD version and like "Everything Must Go" the bass is hyped, but not unpleasantly so. I've not noticed any lack of high frequency info on either although neither is a particularly open or airy recording.