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Old May 5th 17, 08:23 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Jim Lesurf[_2_]
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In article ,
Iain Churches wrote:


When analogue disc recording was in development,
it was suggested that they too should play from the inside
outwards. For classical music this would have made a
lot of sense as the final movement of a symphony is
usually the loudest:-)


Yes. However maybe they decided to start at the 'outside' to minimise
distortion at the start of the music and give the best possible initial
impression of the sound quality.

Starting at the outside probably makes it easier when placing the
stylus/arm by hand, though. Easier to see what you're doing, etc.

Jim

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