1996 Matador First Pressing
Cut at Masterdisk by Greg Calbi
Clarity: 5
Dynamics: 5
Tonality/Balance: 5
Soundstage/Image: 5
Pressing: 5
This kills the 2020 repress. Cut by Greg Calbi at Masterdisk this is hot, loud, intense and in-your-face fidelity that arcs from the tweeters like lightning. I’ve said it before, LO-FI does not mean NO-FI! This has a raw texture and power on top that’s missing from the repress. The detail in the midrange is exceptional. I gave the repress 4 stars and I’ll stick by that review: it’s solid. But it’s not this! WOW! Highest recommendation!
Final Grade: 5