Re: Munch's "Damnation" in stereo - is it or isn't it?

Spam Scone wrote:
> I just got the 'new' (yes I know most of it isn't new) Munch Berlioz
> box. The Damnation of Faust was recorded in 1954, and is allegedly a
> monophonic recording. Yet at times when listening to it I swear I
hear
> a slight stereo effect. I know parts of the recording were done in
> stereo; has RCA done a patch-job, or toyed with the remastering in
some
> way?

I know nothing about that recording although I wouldn't mind having a
listen .
Have you listened to any other mono recordings for this "slight stereo
effect".
It could be the case that your speakers aren't totally matched in
frequency response
and are emphasising particular instruments or notes in one channel more
than another.
Just a stab in the dark.