captainsolo said:
I haven't tried the BD yet, but it should be the same as the mix found on the 2005 Masterpiece Collection DVD, which was noisy with inherent hum and occasional crackle. From what some have said I think it should be the same source as the old LD/VHS. The later 90's VHS and Beta releases may have a better condition version.
It probably is the same. I'm in the process of capturing it. I will post up a sample when done, captainsolo.
*edit: Here is a test sample of the first couple of minutes for the analog LD: