Simon & Garfunkel

[Unknown]

Any opinion on the sound of the new reissues in comparison with the MFSL Bookends and the Sony Mastersound of Bridge Over Troubled Water?

[Matt]

Well, Steve himself mentioned that he prefers the MFSL version of Bookends because it's a flat transfer; apparently there's a bit of EQ done or something on the Columbia remaster. Otherwise, I think it's a pretty close call. If you're not that much of a stickler, and especially if you're on a budget, go for the Columbia one on Bookends.

As for the Mastersound one, I wouldn't waste my money on tracking it down unless you're a collector of such things. Same 20-bit Super Bit Mapping, same producer overseeing the reissue, probably the same tapes (the new silver remaster definitely uses the original master tapes).

[Sckott]

The MFSL blows away any issue I've heard so far (Bookends). It's a shame that more of S&G weren't done like this. Classic's BOTW on 45RPM vinyl also sounds VERY good. The Masterounds in general are just as I view the 1/2 speed remaster vinyl Masteround CBS vinyl; good, but there's a lot of room for improvement. CBS did a great job of product marketing and hype, but the product never shown though it 100%.
:rolleyes:

[Unknown]

Mofi's Bookends is the BEST remaster... beats the latest SG remaster easily!!!

[Dave]

I own this one as well and agree totally with Sckott and Claus. ;)

[Unknown]

IMHO, the MOFI "Bookends" is one of the best sounding CDs ever produced...by any artist or label.