Hot stampers feed on the worst part of being an audiophile... That is our own insecurities and futile quest for perfection. Is that $500 copy of Rumours that good? This actually keeps some people awake at night.That being said, all used los vary to some degree... How much is up to the beholder.One never knows what equipment or how many hours are on a used pressing... which is kind of the brilliance/arrogance of Hot Stampers...those who buy assume they are getting a superior pressing because they are getting a superior pressing.However, from what I gather there is no background information on the pressing which is no different than shopping on your own.To be fair, they do offer a money back guarantee, or some I'm told.
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?