I discussed this issue with a close friend of mine a mastering engineer who cuts lacquers on a Neumann VMS 80. Saff Mastering. This is truly a big deal. Lucky for him, he buys his lacquers through the small production in Japan. These japanese lacquers are more expensive but higher quality than the California operation. Saff thinks this fire will stress the business especially for the several studios that rely too heavily on cutting vinyl. Probably will put lots of places out of work.
@mijostyn raises a good point. No one makes new lathes and servicing them can be a huge ordeal. Think of how much better things could get if the lath tech was pushed forward and didn't end with 80's tech!
@mijostyn raises a good point. No one makes new lathes and servicing them can be a huge ordeal. Think of how much better things could get if the lath tech was pushed forward and didn't end with 80's tech!