Mike,
No need for another thread. No animosity meant. I studied music from grade school through university. I was taught to practice with a metronome. I never saw it as a crutch, just a tool to help develop good timekeeping. I record digitally, because it's all I can afford. JD and his band have thousands of dollars in vintage gear. I would use that stuff if I had the choice, but I don't. The relevance to the thread is that the computer screen in the video proves that some digital was used by JD & company. I don't see how it ruined a good song. And you're right; Made in Japan is one of the best live albums of all time.
Best,
Stephen