The new Warner Archive blu-ray sounds much, much better than the Warner DVD and the MGM LaserDisc. The DVD and LD are basically the same, with very little above 7 kHz and their bass noticeably cut.
I don't usually make comparison clips for tracks that sound better on their blu-ray release, but I realise that I probably should. The ones that sound good are certainly rare enough that they're worth commending. Make no mistake - the Warner Archive blu-ray sounds better because it has less noise reduction applied; it appears to be the exact same audio transfer, but now with less destructive meddling.
Wow. A pleasant surprise.
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