45 RPM records are more dynamic and seem to have lower distortion levels. The only problems are, you have to turn them over more frequently and whatever noise is on the record occurs at a higher frequency which makes it more noticeable. Quality pressing is vitally important.
33rpm vs 45rpm - which is better
Growing up, I was a big Peanuts comics fan including Vince Guaraldi’s music.
Recently, a remastered from tape “Great Pumpkin” vinyl was announced in both 331/3rpm and 45rpm, both are a single LP each at Elusive Disc. Both albums have the same number of songs.
It seems that playing slower allows for wider grooves, while faster may mean longer grooves. If so, I’ve no clue which one is better.
Which version offer the best sonics?
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+1 @mijostyn
The highest quality audiophile recordings I have are 45 rpm… typically causing one disk to need to be split into two… and requires flipping disks at a ridiculously short interval. But they do tend to be more dynamic. |
I was taught by the various audio magazines that 33rpm LP was the best available format for sonics, and yet when a friend bought round his 45rpm 12 inch single of Duran Duran's 'The Wild Boys' the dynamics were something my Linn/Naim system had never before conveyed.
In fact I can't recall hearing a poor sounding 12 inch 45rpm single. Therefore my vote goes to the 45rpm. |
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