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In Reply to: Doesn't/didn't Japan have an IS for LP pressing? posted by jusbe on November 21, 2015 at 18:21:14:
it's kind of sad that US used to be able to make decent records. A certification to regulate a lack of QC just adds to the operational cost. I think the problem might be overworked aging equipment ( many plants are still using the same pressing from the past ), lack of good vinyl ( EPA issues ) and operator knowledge and their general carelessness.
IIRC, all records manufactured in Japan has JIS mark ( Japan Industry Standard ). Maybe they are manufactured to more exact standard but no guarantee of their superior sound when it comes to imported titles because usually the original master never leaves the country of origin so they end up using a copy. I found often Japanese imports of American jazz title sound flaccid compared to the US pressings. ( I see why Japanese collector pay high dollars for the US pressings )
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- Not sure that'll solve it... - kuma 19:45:11 11/21/15 (1)
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