Subj : Vinyl records
To   : Nightfox
From : Ogg
Date : Sat Sep 09 2023 21:04:00

Hello Nightfox!

** On Saturday 09.09.23 - 15:52, Nightfox wrote to Ogg:

 N>  I think if a record was played faster as the needle moves
 N>  toward the center, it would be able to still reproduce the
 N>  same frequencies throughout the record, but that's not the
 N>  case, as records have always had a constant RPM.  In that
 N>  regard, I think the old wax cylinders that predated vinyl
 N>  records might have the advantage.

I remember having some 7" records (singles), mostly club mixes,  
that were supposed to be played at 45RPM. They sounded  
fantastic compared to LPs.

Just based on https://www.funkymooserecords.ca/ ..the average  
price for new vinyl is $30 each.   Too much.  But maybe the  
number of copies per new release are limited to just to a few  
thousand before they have to create a new stamper. A new  
stamper is required for every 1000 pressings. The cost of  
nickle-plate and/or silver-plate is probably higher now than  
back in the 60s-80s too.

I'd love to own a direct-drive turntable, and a new cartridge/ 
needle set though, and revisit some of my vinyl collection.

Which reminds me.. another limitation with the vinyl experience  
is the cartridge/needle maintenance. For best audio  
performance, the needle should be replaced after about 200 to  
250 hrs of play.  A worn out needle can damage a fine recording  
too.  I don't know anyone who has followed a such a procedure.  
We've just fool ourselves that the sound is always the same -  
even though the record deteriorates after multiple plays.

I dunno, considering the cost of new vinyl at $30+, a quality  
player and a fresh needle would be paramount - albiet more  
expense.  I'm really finding it hard to understand how the  
market can bear $30+ records.

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