Flat Records?

A good question. Thousands of analog Listeners ask themselves that every day.
Did you send this question to Classic Records, too? :-)

Well, I bought a Basis Turntable with Vacuum some years ago...I use it very often in the Reissue Era :-)

Funny that you should ask that question; yes, I sent Classic Records an email just on that topic. Wonder if they will respond?

Stickman451,
We all wounder the same thing. It seems the more we spend the worse vinyl records become. They can not keep up quality with the demand being so high. Some also worry if vinyl is going to last. They put out as much product as they hope will sell while the going is good and before the bubble may bursts. QC is gone and how much money can be made is its replacement.
IMHO.

I complained to Classic about a damaged rrecord, I wanted a refund or exchange-never heard from them. That said, I understand that sometimes "audiophile" LPs are not "dehorned" before going to the consumer. That means you need to play the record a few times to scrap off the excess vinyl. Dehorning can actually destroy some of the sound quality so that is the justification for not doing it. The record should sound better after a few plays. Good luck.

BTW, do you typically clean your new records before playing them the first time?