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  1. mtemur

    Japanese Pressings

    I used to buy lots of second hand jazz records from Japan between 2006-2009. I quit buying Japanese pressings because I noticed I didn't like their sound signature. I gave away almost all of them but I always wonder why they sound bad (at least to me) other than being cut from later generation...
  2. mtemur

    Warped Records

    I’m buying records since 1995. I have both old and newly pressed records. Almost all newly pressed records (lets say 2000 and later) are warped. Some of them are very lightly warped, not a big problem. On the other hand almost all old records are perfectly flat. I wonder how could they manage to...
  3. Jerome Sabbagh

    "Vintage", a new AAA jazz recording by Jerome Sabbagh

    Hello everyone, Happy New Year! I wanted to let you all know about a new all analog project I am involved in: a quartet record with jazz legend Kenny Barron, Joe Martin and Johnathan Blake. This new album is a mix of compositions of mine and standards. There are some duets between Kenny...
  4. Ron Resnick

    William DuVall 11.12.21 Live-In-Studio Nashville Album — Direct-To-Disc LP

    William DuVall, the co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Seattle-based rock band Alice In Chains, has released a solo album titled 11.12.21 Live-In-Studio Nashville. The reason this is interesting is that this album apparently was recorded legitimate direct-to-disc! As the title implies...
  5. mtemur

    DS Audio ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabilizer

    I've came across a video of DS Audio record clamp that detects eccentricity variations of records and help you to fix it. link to video: info: https://ds-audio-w.biz/products/563/ I have so many questions. I don't think it works as advertised. it's sure there should be some space between...
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    • Forum: Tweaks
  6. Ron Resnick

    Supersense Mastercut Edition Lacquers

    Chad Kassem hosted today a lively livestream debate on Youtube about the longevity of lacquers in connection with the sale by Supersense of lacquers made directly from master tapes. Chad moderated a discussion between Michael Fremer of AnalogPlanet and Mike Esposito, owner of The 'In' Groove in...
    • Ron Resnick
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    • lacquer michael fremer mike esposito supersense vinyl
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    • Forum: Vinyl Forum
  7. Ron Resnick

    Best Pressing of Black Sabbath Paranoid Album?

    I heard last night for the first time Black Sabbath's Paranoid album. I actually really liked a couple of the tracks! This pretty much represents as hard rock-y as I get, but I liked what I heard. What pressing of this album should I get? Does the original pressing offer the best sound...
  8. A

    vinyl protection

    hey guys, i just got my first vinyl which is very exciting. The vinyl is a gatefold cover and came in these thick paper sleeves, now im wondering if i should change them to a thinner paper sleeve or a ponylined antistatic sleeve. Are these thick sleeves that came with the vinyl originally any good?
    • androt2
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    • vinyl vinyl confusion vinyl record
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    • Forum: Vinyl Forum
  9. V

    Vinyl Cutting Machinnes?

    Hello guys!, I am new on this forum. I am a vinyl lover as probably you are too and I want to start my own project cutting vinyl records by myself. So I woukd like to know if any of you could please give me some advive about the machines available on the internet and if you have some links that...
    • vinylicious
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    • diy machinne vintage vinyl vinyl cutter vinyl records
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    • Forum: Vinyl Forum
  10. Ron Resnick

    Paul McGowan Prefers Digital

    In Paul McGowan’s post today, “Album art,” on his PS Audio blog, https://www.psaudio.com/pauls-posts/album-art/#comment-104603, he writes: “My readers will know I prefer the dynamics, life, and sound quality of proper digital on a system specific to the medium.“ I commented: I have great...
  11. tandbergfella

    My introduction.

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, so I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Ryan. I'm an analog freak and amateur audio engineer and musician. I love reel to reel tape and vinyl, and use them all the time. I wish I had a nice vinyl cutting lathe so I could cut my own vinyl discs. Please...
  12. Cableman

    FS: the only pre owned YPSILON VPS100 PHONOSTAGE + 2 x SUTs presently available ANYWHERE

    THE BEST OF THE BEST Near mint condition. Fully boxed ( flight case) PRICED FOR QUICK SALE £14000.00 + courier cost. These very very very rarely come up for sale pre-owned, but heres one now, in near mint condition. Its the best of the best. 220-240v. This can be changed to 110v by...
  13. Ron Resnick

    Why Vinyl's Boom is Over -- The Wall Street Journal (July 22, 2017)

    "As purists complain about low quality and high prices, vinyl sales taper off; Gillian Welch and David Rawlings cut their own records." https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-vinyls-boom-is-over-1500721202
  14. Jaguar

    Our Newest Video! -- "The Jaguar Guide to Buying Vinyl"

    This segment is targeted at those just getting into vinyl. The project has turned into a 3-part vinyl video series, starting with Jaguar Turntable Setup, now Buying Vinyl and Part 3, my "50 Best Pressings", which is coming around January and I expect the one this crowd will be most interested...
  15. Billy Shears

    I'm new here...

    Dear WBF Members I have been a Reader for quite some Time and thought this would be a good opportunity to finally join in and introduce myself. I have been a Audiophile since before I even knew what that was. The experiences with (mainly German speaking) Hifi forums have not been great. Tha...

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