In article , RobH wrote:

I'm not sure that last sentence makes sense. Are you saying that the
theoretical limit of vinyl recording is at an atomic level?

It probably is if you use an AFM[1] as your stylus. (Pressing the discs
would be a right pain, though. :-) )

Now I've suggested it, someone is probably mad enough to try this...

- Andrew

[1] Atomic Force Microscope; works by dragging a needle over the
surface in question, where it bounces off the electron clouds of the
atoms composing said surface. Materials scientists love them.

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Andrew Walkingshaw |