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I am slowly getting back into vinyl. I have purchased several LP's that are 180 gram. What makes these better than a standard LP? What is the best LP as far as manufacturer and label? A friend came over recently and was talking about different companies pressing the same LP-but some are better than others. I'm also embarrassed to not know there are 45 rpm albums out there. I know the faster "tape" runs, the better the frequency response. I assume this is why 45's are better and if so, why are there not more of them out there.
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ncarv
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Read Wayne Garcia's survey of audiophile LP companies in this month's Absolute Sound.
amater
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I agree with Misstl that the greater mass of the LP record is no garantee for better sound ('speaking' from experience). I most enjoy listening to the Decca/London Phase 4 Stereo records.
adam18
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If you're into jazz, I've been very happy with the Blue Note re-issues. They average $12-15 each, and sound quite good. They're probably more for music lovers (like me) than for die hard audiophiles. They are not 180 gm. and not 45 RPM. Just normal vinyl albums with outstanding music. Good Luck, and Happy Listening !
orpheus10
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Records are a real "crap shoot". If you're a music lover, it's not half bad; but if you're a finicky "analoger", you got problems.
bifwynne
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I sgree with Amateur: I own a couple of "regular" London Phase 4 and ffrr label records that I picked up in the 70s. Just terrific playback quality and resolution. Other decent labels are DG and Angel.
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