Or maybe I like jitter? I just did a couple of quick, subjective, non-blind tests using today's Amazon delivery (so not familiar music). The blu-ray just sounds nervous and edgy while the laserdisc is smoother.

I knicked The Lady-Killer (Cee-Lo Green) back from SWMBO. It sounds harsh, edgy and unpleasant through the laserdisc. But through the blu-ray the already very over-blown bass just was awful, especially using Trifield.

As a contrast, Siesta (Miles Davis) is ok on blu-ray but slower and cooler on laserdisc. At the start of Conchita I had to check if my sub was playing the synth-drums were so low.

I wonder if it is down to the dreaded compression? The Cee-Lo Green mix is so loud and crowded while Siesta is sparse. Add to that a 23 year difference in recording studio practise.

Interestingly in "F*** You" his feelings about his friend and ex are much errr clearer than in "Forget You" and the rude mix is more listenable.

In the spirit of Spinaltap, I would like to confirm that I am not involved in the corrupt theft of a global sport.