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RE: So better sounding from a 60 year old tape?

"I suppose the magic vinyl and curated tape player and system can overcome that inconvenient observation and result in more audiophile fodder and a better sounding record."

No. No magic here. But what we do have is a record cut directly from the three track master tape as opposed to a third generation stereo mix that has EQ, compression and rolled highs and lows. We also have Bernie Grundman's vastly better custom mastering chain with a superior cutting amp. And we have Bernie Grundman who knew how and did cut the the record without the compression, EQ, rolled bass and rolled highs of the original cut. THAT can and does make for a better sounding record.

Not to mention vastly superior vinyl formulations and far greater care taken with the pressings. Columbia did not have the best rep for quiet vinyl even when fresh off the presses

"Fair enough, and in that context a good buy for someone."

And in the actual context of facts that you seemed to have missed It's a good buy for soemone interested in sound quality

"No idea about mint, and near mint, as these have never been considerations for me."


Once again, they are considerations for those who would actually like to listen to the music and not the noise of a damaged record

"Why not just ask for a sealed copy from the 1950s?"

Truth is sealed copies stand a good chance of suffering from factory defects. As someone with an eye on sound quality the standard would be near mint.


Sooooo where are the cheap ones?



Edits: 05/23/21

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