lowrider57
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| The "1st Pressing" LP Hysteria- Is the terminology wrong? @voiceofvinyl, I get what you're saying. The way records are pressed, then marketed is similar to minted coins. Collectors want a 1st release, but there's no way to know how many thousands were pressed with the same die before this particular coin. | |
| The "1st Pressing" LP Hysteria- Is the terminology wrong? Are you talking to me? Just making fun of a statement I didn't understand.Until recently, there was only one used record store near me. I collect rare vinyl and CDs. I've been burned a few times online, that's why a return policy is important. | |
| The "1st Pressing" LP Hysteria- Is the terminology wrong? I prefer not to use trusted dealersI like to pick a seller at random on Ebay. That's how I get the worst records.+1 Joe's Tube Lore. | |
| The "1st Pressing" LP Hysteria- Is the terminology wrong? Terms like NIB...New in Box, generally indicates this is a tube that has never been used and is in its original box (even if it’s from the 1940s or 50s).NOS...New Old Stock is a term which should mean that the tube is new and never been used. But ... | |
| The "1st Pressing" LP Hysteria- Is the terminology wrong? IMHO, it is the subjectivity, as well as ignorance and, sometimes, an intentional desire for some to be misleading.I agree with this statement regarding tube grading. But there are many more variables than record grading. Matrix numbers or artwork... | |
| Doncha get bummed? I like that my system is revealing enough to hear the extraneous noises and faults in a recording session. It's much better than recordings with different takes edited together, or recording single instruments then mixing and overdubbing them toge... | |
| Good Product or Nonsense? @oregonpapa I use eyeglass lens cleaner and it works well for dust, smudges. Can't say that I've heard an increase in SQ. It's not a conditioner as other products claim to be; the coating prevents stray reflections which results in increased fo... | |
| Has anybody tried Qobuz Streaming service? grm, I had the same problem never seeing any hires songs even though I have Qobuz Studio.I’m using a Bluesound Node 2i with my Android and asked for help. I was told the settings had to be changed to accept 24/96 or 24/192.You can PM me if you thi... | |
| Good Product or Nonsense? Thanks @inna . Might try the Auric. But not into using a Sharpie on my CDs, many of them are collectables. | |
| Good Product or Nonsense? Has anybody tried LAST for CDs?https://thelastfactory.com/product/last-cd-dvd-cleaner-treatment/Auric Illuminator seems to offer more benefits for SQ improvement than other formulas; more focused and less reflections from the laser. Is this why bo... | |
| Good Product or Nonsense? OK @inna . Good to know. | |
| Good Product or Nonsense? No idea if that product works, there are a lot of snake oil cleaning products. But LAST offers a CD cleaner which is pretty popular. And they have a good track record with their vinyl preservative. https://thelastfactory.com/product/last-cd-dvd-cl... | |
| Is it just me or does the "new" posting parameters seem like there unproductive? Why do people start a thread and not return to see the comments? | |
| Tidal digital hi-fi vs records I believe the OP is comparing an analogue mastered vinyl pressing vs. a digital remaster on vinyl vs. a digitally remastered file via Tidal.I should have used the word digital instead of CD. This is why I asked which album he is referring to. I on... | |
| CD Transports The I2S format that PSA and Wyred4Sound use transfers the clock and datastream separately from transport to DAC. The result is less noise/interference than S/PDIF, USB, optical which transfer all signals together.An HDMI cable is used to carry the... |