It's called pre-echo and it's normal with most non-audiophile pressings of records (on records made from old master tapes, this sound you're hearing could also be tape saturation/print-through). It generally is the record's fault, unless it comes from the tape saturation/print-through, in which case it's the master tape's fault. Now if it had been a CD you were talking about, you'd likely be hearing things.
I'm hearing things
I wonder if anyone can explain why this happens. Between tracks I sometimes hear the start of the next track before it happens! I hear a very faint rendition of the first bar before the music-proper comes in. It's kind of ghistly and rather disconcerting! This is only discernable when I listen to a record with the volume quite high and I don't think it's with every record I own.
What causes this? Is this a fault or feature with the record pressing itself or due to some incorrent alignment/setup?
Any help, very much appreciated. Thanks.
What causes this? Is this a fault or feature with the record pressing itself or due to some incorrent alignment/setup?
Any help, very much appreciated. Thanks.
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