#85

Most records are made from digital masters so it’s going to a digital to analog conversion process much like it would when you’re playing a digital file whilst the master pressing gets made. BUT sometimes records are pressed quieter or with less compression to prevent the needle from jumping around. Ultimately it mostly depends on the quality of your stylus or DAC (for digital files) on which sound s better, as well as preference to warm bass and rolled off highs or accurate playback But digital files will always be more accurate simply because the frequency response and resolution are far higher.

#86

nailed it

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#87

But I did say it mostly to come across snobb because… state of the OP mate

#88

The argument goes analog is better because it doesn’t chop the signal up into bits but reproduced the original wave, in practice the size of the chunks are so small it equates to detail at frequencies we can’t hear, and analog can’t capture all the detail either limited by the speed of tape amount of vinyl used to capture it.

#89

hmnn, surely true fans only measure their vinyls by the Expedit or Kallax.

I also only listen to my vinyl alongside a looping mp3 I made of birdsong, an open fire, a crying baby and occasional police sirens, it gives it that real, heavy, earthy natural vibe. Thermostat on high for warmth.

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#90

It does introduce distortion that can be perceived as warmth though, just like tube amplifiers aren’t technically better than solid state amps because they distort even on clean settings , but the majority of guitar players would prefer them for that reason

#91

Dunno mate, I bought a record player earlier this year and own about 50 vinyl lps now, I think I’ve spent quite a lot though as they are all brand new purchases and often double or triple disc or a box set, no way am I gonna keep on buying records at the rate that I have this year.

Also it’s a right faff playing a vinyl lp isn’t it, I get so stressed I’m gonna damage it or slide it out of the shelf the wrong way so it gets damaged. Then you cue it up and play, sit down and relax, and shit you’ve gotta get up again 10 minutes later to change sides.

#92

30

:sunglasses:

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#93

it was more a comment on this rather than on the statement itself :smiley:

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#94

CCB’s right, I’m only here for the clapping.

On cassette.

#95

I left that mistake in on purpose as it gave the post more warmth.

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#96

I got it

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#97

tell that to my records that were pressed in the 60s 70s and 80s :wink:

#98

Imagine if it turns out he listens to his 600 records through a Crosley plugged into his TV soundbar bought from Asda for £50?

Vinyls.

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#99

A new album by your favourite band is out. Assuming your equipment to play the following was of an equal standard, would you prefer to listen to that album, for the first time, on:

  • Digital file/mp3/FLAC
  • Spotify/streaming service
  • Vinyl(s)
  • CD
  • Cassette
  • Other (please specify)

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#100

Calm down Buscemi(s)

#101

Hey vinyls guyz,

My turntable starts to make a really fucking annoying kind of whirring sound after about 15 or so minutes of playing. What’s that about? And how can I stop it? It’s a weirdly long time before it starts and can be like an hour… long enough that I think YES! it’s not broken anymore. But then it always is. The whirring sound is loud enough to be heard over music played at a reasonable volume, thus ruining the vinyl experience.

I have significantly less than 600 vinyl recordings, if that helps.

Thank you and, as ever, the warmest of regards.

#102

motor on the way out maybe?
Is it only when the inner grooves are getting played? If so could be the tone arm needing aligned/balanced.

#103

Yeah, motor maybe. Sounds quite motory. Don’t think it’ll be the groove thing as it’ll usually go a full side or two before the noise starts.

#104

have you got a local vinyl guy?

There is a 2nd hand record shop in Brighton where the owner fixes turntables (although he will only fix ones which are fixable, i.e. he won’t do the cheap crossleys etc). I just take mine to him for issues like you are having