Poor Quality MP3s

[Prunepitplucker]

Hello,
I have recently downloaded anumber of really interesting MP3s. The problem is that they were obviously ripped from tapes and are full of hiss.
I would be interested in anyones opinion as to the best way to improve the quality here. Is there any software or other technique you can reccommend?
Thanks
Prune.

 

[gaffa]

There are some De-Hissing plugins on the market - I think Steinberg make a variety. Not sure what they cost though.

- gaffa

 

[Skyline609]

once you are workin with garbage, its extremely difficult to make it not sound like garbage.

 

[sonusman]

Yup....

What SK609 said.

Ed