@spiritofradio - Thanks for the link. Per the article, about 22-24 minutes per side before there is any effect on SQ. So, at least some of the offending albums had some "extras" thrown-in to make the 4 sides at least reasonable long. Still wish they would have just put the original content on 2 sides (or 3, if 2 would have been over about 23 minutes per side). Anyone have any 3 sided records with cool artwork pressed into side 4?
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@tomic601 - You're a dangerous man! Just sayin'... |
Tom, The 10-12 minute sides bother me as well. I don't doubt it helps with SQ but think the larger factors (in regard to SQ) are how well they were mastered & pressed. Case in point... "The Golden Palominos OAO album" as well as "Calexico's Black Light album" are both >20 minutes per side & spectacular sounding. There are many others in my colection that fit that category as well. On the other hand, probably my best sounding album (SQ wise) is "The Butthole Surfers Widowmaker! EP", which is 45RPM / 12 minutes (approx.) per side, & the 45RPM Radiohead LP's seem to sound better than the 33's. So there is that... Glad I could clear that up for Y'all 😀 |
