Dire Straits – On Every Street

Compared to the CB cut 2 x 33rpm 2021 Rhino, the MOFI is cleaner sounding, has better detail, dynamics and the better quality vinyl is much quieter. But for tonality, it sounds somewhat analytical and not as engaging by comparison. You’ll have to turn the volume up to try bring it to life and when you do, it rewards with a truthful, detailed and well controlled presentation.

The CB cut is more musical, but it veils some of the fine details in the mix. Also, the 2021 Rhino pressings have notoriously iffy QC for the vinyl as I and many others have discovered.

If you are a big Dire Straits fan and are into vinyl, then the MOFI might be worth it if you don’t mind a quieter cut and analytical mastering. QC wise, both my records spun dead flat and were near silent (which is how it should be at this price point) and the gatefold and artwork are on par for the asking price.

My only complaint is that it lacks that little bit of mastering magic that made MOFI’s Brothers in Arms release so incredible.

MFSL doesn't boost the lows, they just leave them where they are. I compared this to the original domestic cd issue, and it sounds fuller and warmer, while that cd lacks the low end and is too bright overall.

Both the original CD and the 2014 GZ vinyl of this album are absolutely decent, but IMHO this is in another league altogether. Stunning. And (luckily) a perfect noise-free pressing to boot.
On my humble system (Pro-ject Debut Carbon II & AT VMN505H cartridge, Denon PMA 600NE & Mission speakers) it sounds absolutely amazing.

I wish it wasn't the case, but this record comes last in of sound quality. People started complaining that Mofi sounded "Boomy", this has never been the case with my setup and they 'fixed' that but now the record lacks depth, punch and vividness. It seems that the low-mid has been EQ'd so low that Mark Knopfler's vocals sound thin and the drums don't punch at all. The thing I loved this album the most for has been removed almost completely and that is the deep rich sound, which Brothers In Arms also has. I was expecting the same kind of demo quality that Brothers In Arms had here, but it seems my expectations have been to high.

Now I'm not saying it sounds like absolute garbage, don't get me wrong it sound crisp and clear. The air and spaciousness is definitely there. But I think they messed too much with the low-end.

Solid release, but it doesn't do Knopfler's work justice.

Record: 7/10
Sleeve: 8/10
Music: 8,5/10

Super quiet playthrough, barely a single tic. Lovely packaging like all the Dire Straits Mofi's.
Mastered well but im not sure its any better than the very good counterpart SACD and reading the PCM source on the back of the £70 record does make me question my own sanity for buying it in the first place. I had hoped for a little more tbh.
For this reason i suspect i wont be keeping my copy.
Obviously this was digitally recorded but i do wish Mofi with their "Original Master Recording" hype and history of all analog cuts went back to how they used to be and kept their releases AAA.

Really gorgeous vinyl, and sounds like a listen for a ticket to heaven to these ears. No complaints at all, and glad to have my MoFi Dire Straits collection now complete with this treasure.

Few pops and cracks on side B (fade to black and You And Your Friend), even after 2 ultrasonic cleaning... Quality issues on a record at this price level is inacceptable. Otherwise, the sounds is awesome, no complaints on this point

Sound quality is superb, but I returned my copy to shop because of pressing quality issues, so many pops and clicks, unacceptable for this price, I own previous Dire Straits releases from MoFi, and they don’t have this kind of issues as On Every Street. Hope I will find better copy on the future. MoFi if you read this, improve your quality control!

The sounds really good and the pressing is dead quiet. I still give an edge to my Japanese CD. If you must have vinyl, you can't go wrong with this pressing.

My second disc has some non fills/stitches on the first tracks of each side... a rarity for Mofi!

The sound is excellent. They play well on the whole.

Does it improve on the Sacd? Not imho