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There is no more emotional topic with audiophiles than the sonic characteristics of

vinyl

. Audiophiles go to the most over-the-top extremes to get the most from their collection of vinyl records. They spend anywhere from hundreds of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars on turntables that can deliver the most magical of sound. Critics say that vinyl has a high signal to noise ratio and limited dynamics compared to Compact Discs but it's hard to argue that the analog sound is alluring, sexy and compelling. Vinyl also is the format that, by far, the most audiophile records are released on. 180 gram and 200 gram

analog

records provide a fantastic musical experience.

Bootleg Records and Purloined Tapes - A Recollection

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By Steven Stone
Before illegal downloads and file-sharing there were bootleg recordings for the RIAA to chase down. Back then they were almost as successful at bagging pirates as they are today... Read more
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Do You Really Need an FM Tuner?

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Do you still listen to FM radio over the airwaves? Some people have abandoned it for the pleasures of listening via the Internet. Steven Stone explains what made him switch... Read more
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Plangent - A Better Way to Transfer Analog Tape

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By Steven Stone
Tape-scrape induced wow and flutter are intrinsic to the tape recording process. But you don't have to listen to piano with vibrato on its decay. Jamie Howarth has a transfer process that vastly reduces these ancient artifacts... Read more
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Generations

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By Steven Stone
Audiophiles, regardless of their positions on other issues, all agree that the best source is the original master recording. But we rarely, if ever, get to hear a master. So what's the next best thing? Read more
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Another One Bites the Dust?

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By Steven Stone
Atlanta's Criminal Records has announced that it will close on November 1st. Is this a harbinger of future woes for record stores or an isolated phenomena? While some people feel that record stores are doomed, Steven Stone offers another scenario... Read more
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