Heaver grade vinyl vs Standard

>>SRA, aka VTA or vertical tracking angle<<

This is incorrect and shows a lack of understanding.

VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) is the angle between the record surface and the cantilever.

SRA (Stylus Rake Angle) also called Scanning Rake Angle is the angle between the centerline of the stylus and a plane that is perpendicular to the record surface.

In simpler terms, SRA describes the angle of the stylus and VTA describes the angle of the cantilever

I hope that helps.

At least when you buy 180g or 200g there are, in most cases, 2 albums instead of 1 to show for your money. The marketing Einsteins break up 1 good album into 4 sides so we get more for our $30-$50.

Thanks guys.

Of course you have to get up every 11 minutes to change the awful recording which is either full of pops/clicks or warped like a bad pancake.

And the pigs keep feeding at the trough.

>>Everyone concerned by this problem agrees but nothing is done to solve it.<<

Here's an idea:

Stop buying that crap. I haven't bought any new vinyl in almost 3 years.

The manufacturers will understand if enough folks send the message.