Unfortunetly now almost all CD's will sound better than LP until you can get a system that can dig the music out. Then you will wonder however did CD,s get their foot in the door. My personnel opinion is the Minumum LP system 2nd hand should cost around $1000. Must for the budget system is a Modified Rega RB250, ($400) and a Sumiko blue piont ($150) and deck. I use a Sota. If you want to get nearer the CD sound buy a Lynn or Micheal. Lots of good steals about at present. Also a seperate phono amp is a must and a cleaning m/c. All up $1400 to S1500, A system as the above would out play any CD player up to $3000-$4000.
What's wrong with classical music on vinyl?
As I go through my collection of classical music on vinyl, and get new ones from record stores and eBay, I notice that I am not impressed with the sound quality. Most of my pop music albums sound fine. The classical (even sealed), on the other hand, sounds full of static, noise, and pops that completely drown out the music. The rubber surrounds on my woofers ripple visibly, and the more intense passages become distorted (particulary the brass instruments). (And yes, I've tried it with minimal volume, to test the feedback theory, and with the same results.) I've tried extensive record cleaning with some of the most recommended products. On the other hand, my non-classical music sounds fine. Madonna, Yes, and Simon and Garfunkel play fine. So do Crosby Stills + Nash, REM, and Nickelback.
The only thing I can think of is that the classical music tends to be recorded at a much lower volume, thereby causing a low signal to noise ratio, whereas the pop music is inherently recorded at a higher volume, and this helps to drown out the noise.
I'm beginning to think that I should stick to CD's or brand-new 200g LP's for classical music from here on.
Any comments/suggestions?
The only thing I can think of is that the classical music tends to be recorded at a much lower volume, thereby causing a low signal to noise ratio, whereas the pop music is inherently recorded at a higher volume, and this helps to drown out the noise.
I'm beginning to think that I should stick to CD's or brand-new 200g LP's for classical music from here on.
Any comments/suggestions?