Comments on: Potpourri From the 10-Inch and UK Vinyl Vaults

By: jimrjim

jimrjim — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:11:58 +0000

And on another subject- There is an interesting article in this week’s NYT ‘s Arts & Leisure section titled “Planning the Future of a Storied Studio”. You can guess which one. Hint: Englewood.

By: Joaquim

Joaquim — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:57:01 +0000

Personally, I always prefer to listen to a mono pressing original from the 50s with a mono cartridge. It is for a question of fidelity with the recording and also sound quality.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:18:03 +0000

Regarding 78’s, clean ones can be remarkably quiet with the proper stylus. Nearly as quiet as LP in fact, to the naked ear. This applies to 78’s going as far back as the mid 1920’s, at least from the better labels such as Victor and Columbia.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:13:16 +0000

In general a mono cartridge does not reduce or eliminate pops and clicks. It simply ‘places’ the noise in the center of the soundstage, where it is hopefully overwhelmed by the musical signal.

In contrast, a stereo cartridge places the noise hard left or hard right. When the music is center-stage, the noise is left ‘uncovered’, and is much more noticeable.

It may be true that the profile of a mono stylus may track a different part of the groove than a stereo stylus, and may therefore be less noisy, but this is merely a function of stylus geometry.

By: maarten kools

maarten kools — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:27:17 +0000

@andrew. funny they make a reference to the original MILES (LP 7014)… trees.
Although i like the design of the original very much ( i have the green version, but poorly state),
the theme of that design i can not see.. As Rudolf once pointed out to me “.. Trees…why?..and what’s that shadow doing there in the foreground?”..)
But i like the moody atmosphere and the brutal and minimalistic way of using the fonts, (only MILES. and LP 7014, nothing else)
i think its an artwork

By: JOK

JOK — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:42:13 +0000

I am in complete agreement with Joaquim. I have 3 tables, one equipped with a mono cart. It is remarkable the noise reduction with these carts, a lot of snaps and crackles you hear with stereo reproduction are reduced or eliminated.

PS
Keep your eye out for the new owner of Apple Pie records in Camarillo, Ca. He just bought a 4,000 album collection and their are some true gems. I saw a couple and I was marveling at the condition, like they were new.

By: Joaquim

Joaquim — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 15:58:58 +0000

An original Prestige or Blue Note record in a real VG condition, played with a quality mono cartridge, can be very enjoyable.

By: DaveS

DaveS — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:06:23 +0000

I have a pretty nice vinyl setup and have a revealing cartridge. Interestingly enough, I have found the better the stylus, the less noise it produces even on VG records. It may be that the stylus diamond is smaller and gets into the grooves better where there is less wear (just my theory). I would rather have an original in VG condition than a second in VG+ as the noise doesn’t really bother me that much. Plus the cost of getting a VG++ in what I am seeking is prohibitive. I know some collectors would rather have fewer records in better condition and I trend to other end of the continuum. Of course that explains why I have so many beat up records in my basement….

By: JVK

JVK — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:32:40 +0000

“Hey, if you listen to 78s, as I often do, then the surface noise is definitely part of the experience of listening to the music as it was originally released.”

I couldn’t agree more, plus there’s no better filter than the human ears.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:15:37 +0000

Slim pickin’s