Anyone into 78s, mono classical LPs?


I recently came into a large lot of 78s, some jazz (likely to keep), some classical (likely to find another home for), as well as a bunch of mono classical LPs.

Experiences? Thoughts?
piedpiper

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S.E. Iowa. There are about maybe 100 classical 12" 78s, about 50 classical 12" mono LPs and about 20 classical 10" LPs.

My own preference is for stereo LPs unless the music is extraordinary. There are a bunch of 10" jazz LPs that are great music and fun to play that I'm keeping as well as a bunch of jazz 78s that I'll keep although I'll need to set up a dedicated turntable for playing them.
I guess I was hoping to hear from anyone who has a particular fondness for the above as to why they do.

No takers?
Thanks for both of your responses. I've got far more records than I have time
to listen to so I tend to look for excuses to pair down. Silly me. There often
seems to be a relaxed directness to the earlier recordings that offers a
refreshing perspective, emphasizing the music over the sonics.

I don't have enough experience with the Classical 78s to have the
perspective on comparative performances that you bring up Ralph, but your
example is inspiring.
Ralph, how different is the RIAA curve to what would be appropriate for the average 78?