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RE: Hisssss.....

Hi Clark

“...at least with somewhat older recordings is a sign that high frequencies are actually being passed. The noise profile of vinyl does not include "hiss". In this case at least, hiss is a plus.”

“"I would have given an arm in 1975 to have had something that recorded even as well as a CD@ 16/44.1." Hmmm... What do you suppose all the fuss is about then, over LPs from the Golden Era, roughly 1956-1978? Have you *really* compared them to the CD issues? I'm guessing, not.”

Clark, we are talking about two different things, I am speaking of the strengths and weaknesses of the recording medium.

You are talking about what records and CD’s “sound like” which is many steps later.

Personally, at least to me, I found there were both good and bad recordings back then just like now with the exception that there are more ways to mess things up than before, also music is Conglomo “big business” now with far fewer players, instead of partly a labor of love as in the past.

Have you ever compared any good 15ips tape recorder side by side with a decent digital one, recording and playing back a live performance or event you were present for?
Similarly, I suspect not.
If you had the same experiences as me recording you would conclude that while many CD’s sound bad, when you compare what the medium can do alone (not what is done with it) it is pretty clear and 24/96 is better yet..
Things can happen while making a least common denominator “pop” recording and then you have a different kettle of fish. GiGo.
Best,

Tom


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