Glossary
Remaster
What is Remaster?
A new transfer or loudness pass of an album
A remaster is a new digital (or vinyl) transfer of existing recordings — sometimes cleaner and more dynamic, sometimes louder and flatter. HiFi Score tracks remaster versions and community remaster votes so you can prefer the cut that rewards your system.
Related Upgrade Paths
Not every remaster is an upgrade
A remaster is a new transfer or loudness pass — sometimes cleaner and more dynamic, sometimes louder and flatter. Two catalog rows can share a title while differing in midrange and punch. HiFi Score tracks remaster versions and community remaster votes so you can prefer the cut that rewards your system.
Questions listeners ask
- What is a remaster?
- A remaster is a new digital or vinyl transfer of existing recordings. It can restore dynamics or squash them. Edition Passport exists so you can pick the cut, not just the famous title.
- Should I always stream the newest remaster?
- No. Newer often means louder. Check stream-cut notes and community remaster votes, then listen. A 2010s loudness pass can lose the pocket a 1990s transfer kept.