I have bought a few new re-issue lps lately and its been hit and miss. Definately better luck with german, japanese and british pressings. I have reverted back to sourcing good used lps and am having better luck with them than the re-issues. I have bought some great re-issues but not for the most part. I seriously beleive the quality of the vynil is the main source much like happened in the latter 70's during the oil crisis. I would rather pay 50 to a 100 for a descent original pressing than be stuck with a 25 to 50 dollar reissue that is lifeless in both sound and by sitting dead on a shelf un-used. Classic records hit and miss and their high price in my opinion is why they are not anymore. Maybe AcousTech will do a better job. I have a few of their re-issues that are excellent still retaining the life that vynil gives. Cheers!
Vinyl reissues quality
I have purchased 10-12 rock/pop/female vocal vinyl reissues lately and the surface noise on about 30% of them is loud enough to be distracting. The surface noise isn't the occassional click and pop but ranges from a constant crackling to constant low roar almost like tape hiss. Cleaning helps some but does not solve the problem. I have LP's from my college days that are 30 years old and are quieter than the brand new 180 gram virgin vinyl reissues. Am I unlucky or are others experiencing the same?
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