Yes, I have no doubt that some pressings may be better than others. The question is: How do you know which ones they are? It's not like these Hot Stampers are identifiable because they are from master tapes, like MoFi, or heavy vinyl, or whatever. It's seems to be more like a hit or miss, no? If someone is selling a Hot Stamper at an exorbitant price b/c of its superior sonics, then wouldn't every LP from that pressing also have superior sonics?
Hot Stamper - myth or reality?
Can someone please explain to me exactly what is a "hot stamper" LP? I figure that it's an older, original pressing of an album, but so what? If that's the case, then wouldn't every old LP be a hot stamper? Is there something special about a hot stamper pressing that differs from just an ordinary first, or older, pressing?
Some of the prices I've seen here and on other sites (Better****.com)are astronomical (and ridiculous in my opinion).
I'm beginning to think it's all a scam or a marketing ploy with not basis in reality. Unless someone can explain to me why they are better or what's so good about them.
Advice?
Some of the prices I've seen here and on other sites (Better****.com)are astronomical (and ridiculous in my opinion).
I'm beginning to think it's all a scam or a marketing ploy with not basis in reality. Unless someone can explain to me why they are better or what's so good about them.
Advice?