[PHC1]

There really is no arguing that dynamic range should be intact as much as possible. Arguing to the contrary is just being silly.

Of course such is not the case and really never was with the limitations of the various types of media. Tape and vinyl could not capture or reproduce the full spectrum of the dynamic range in some genres. CD improved it but was used to instead create loudness and clip the dynamic range to increase sales to the typical unsuspecting customer.

With the music streaming age upon us, I am sure that will change and is already happening. Of course we will never be able to enjoy some of those classics since we can't undo the damage done. But going forward it will get much better with the new music. The only question is will the new artists and new music appeal to us...