On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 1:03:15 PM UTC-5, JackA wrote:
It's pretty obvious, mechanical apparatus that had to "cut" and "play" vinyl records was not capable of reproducing the large amplitude peaks of recorded audio. You might say they naturally trimmed the peaks resulting in greater loudness...
From a 2010 CD, but digitally enhanced, but no peak trimming or brick-walling, save that for the amateur Remasterers...
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/abps.../keemosabe.mp3
Jack
I'd like to add, look at these studios where people master, tons of electronic gadgets to "enhance" sound.
Jack