Within the turntable community debate rages as to whether old turntables are superior to their new counterparts.
Old vs new vinyl records.
These audiophile grade albums demand high prices at record stores.
Rather than using only virgin vinyl they now began adding recycled scraps.
Bits of paper were sometimes embedded in and around the edges of these wobbly new platters.
I don t usually like the sound of digitally processed vinyl it can sound sterile.
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I can even hear it in 80 s and 90 s vinyl.
Whether you have just inherited your first record collection or have decided to get into vinyl there are a few things you should know regarding old vs.
Thank s for ur reply i would have to add that the new vinyl is some what have a different sound all together as the original album case in point deep purple i have both new and old and the old is way better sounding than the new as u look at the new vinyl in the light i have notice little holes in the recored in it self but not all new ones has it i still take the new vinyl over cd or.
New when it comes to shopping for your first turntable.
Many new vinyl record releases tout their selling feature of being pressed on 180 gram vinyl.
Old turntables are cheaper than new turntables.
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Getting started with vinyl.
Care and maintenance.
Many of the people we ve spoken to about records over the years have the impression that old records must be worth more than new ones.
The history of turntables is a long one so it can be difficult to determine what is worth your time and.
The center labels were removed from old records and the vinyl was then melted down and reused.
New vinyl that is 180g or 200g audiophile is usually quieter than old lps were when they were new.
There are a number of points frequently cited by both sides of the argument that will help a buyer choose whether to buy a brand new turntable or an old vintage turntable.
Writing for the wall street journal neil shah reported in his article why vinyl s boom is over that.
Rca records branded these as dynaflex citing innovation in vinyl production.
Are 180 gram vinyl records inherently better than standard pressings.
But the majority of today s new and re issued vinyl albums around 80 or more several experts estimate start from digital files even lower quality cds.
Digital music as source for vinyl.
We explain the benefits of 180 gram vinyl to see if they are worth the premium price.
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It just sounds better on vinyl.
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Old lps were cut from analog tapes that s why they sound so high quality.
While the age can have an effect on a vinyl record s value it s one of the less important factors.
