"UnsteadyKen" wrote in message
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Keith G said...

Which are on really *whippy* vinyl but which are beautifully recorded
and
sound fine! (I might use that one for the Tic Tac Test later!)


I did - see other posts.



I have the first
Now That's What I Call Music
Virgin Now 1
which is a double album from 1983 and quite floppy, but sounds very good
indeed, it has been very carefully equalised/mastered to fit 8 x 3/4
minute tracks on each side. Comparison with these versions and the
originals on 12" 45 or cd reveals a huge reduction in the bass but the
Now versions sound faster and not so cumbersome and in many ways
preferable.


OK, good.




And some will hang like an uncooked pizza - I have yet to hear any
*audible*
consequence therefrom,

Can't say that I've ever noticed anything either. Though I suspect that
the later thinner lp's don't seem to be so susceptible to damage,
different formulation of springier vinyl perhaps?


Yes, the thinner discs do seem to be less 'sooty/carbony' than some of the
earlier, more rigid pressings and they do certainly feel more pliable and
robust. Try this - bend one of the 'thinnies' in half 'til the edges touch,
then let it spring back and put it on and play it!! :-)

(The only music medium of today that will still work a thousand years from
now!! ;-)



I'm currently using a record mat made from a nylon? mesh covered with
foamed plastic, this seems to make a noticeable reduction in surface
noise, though it may be due to the change in tracking angle caused by
the extra height or both, whatever?


Could be - you'd have to play with the VTA and SRA (rake) to see what works
best. I've used all sorts of platters and mats - all the way from a massive
acrylic platter with a clamp (as Don rightly says) to the inverted tin lid
I've got on my current setup and I really can't say there's been the sort of
difference that a lost of people and most magazines get into a piff about.

One thing I do know is for seriously fast bass you need a massive plinth and
no suspension at all!



I'm pretty pleased with the sound
I'm getting from my humble Pioneer PL-112D and Audio Technica AT110E


I'm not surprised, you've got good, honest kit there - I'm a *big* fan of
the AT110E myself!




but what were the records? I'm always curious!!

The 1965 was bought because it is a 10" 33rpm and in superb condition.
Good string sound and a very nice mono recording had me tangoing around
with walking stick.
Mantovani and His Orchestra
Selection from album of Favourite Tango's
Decca LF.1175


Mantovani is always a delight, I have a superb 'round the world' boxed set
as well as a few 'loose' discs.


The 1966 was acquired because I love Judith Durham's soaring voice.
Also very good condition, not a tick or pop to be heard.

The Seekers
Come the Day
Columbia SCX 6093


OK, if you like 'soaring', try Nana Moussaka:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhc7M...eature=related