Will, I think there is considerable wow on many recordings, and as you suggest, mostly, I think it is from the original tape, but I often wonder how much is due to my turntable and how much is the recording? To sort it out I check the CD of the same lp, and mostly it's on the CD as well, makes it difficult to evaluate the TT unless you know it to be a wow free recording. I use the Feickert platter speed app. to reassure myself that the turntable is not the culprit as well.
Turn table speed variation question
I've always found that tracks containing sustained piano notes (chords mainly) seem to highlight the smallest variation in platter speed.
However, I do not notice the same speed variations with sustained notes played on any other instruments.
Works well when auditioning turntables, but a PITA when you hit those older, less than stellar recordings, where the tape machine cause the issue.
Wondered if anyone else had the same experience with a different instrument, or is this specific to the piano.
Thanks
However, I do not notice the same speed variations with sustained notes played on any other instruments.
Works well when auditioning turntables, but a PITA when you hit those older, less than stellar recordings, where the tape machine cause the issue.
Wondered if anyone else had the same experience with a different instrument, or is this specific to the piano.
Thanks