Any advice on buying quality vinyl


As I'm exploring my old vinyl collection with the addition of some new purchases, I'm wondering what the thoughts are on the quality of Mofi, Better Records and the like.  I have leaned toward Mobile Fidelity, but am put off by the insane prices on Better Records Hot Stampers.  Are they worth it?  Your experiences please.
udog

Showing 1 response by dorkwad

udog,

I have bought 2 different Super Hot Stampers, the second best record Better Records sells out of a set of the same albums.  In both cases, the original records I've had since college both sounded better than the records from Better Records.  Granted, it was not a White Hot Stamper--their best, but I'd have to say, I was more than disappointed.  Tom is good about taking records back and refunding you promptly.

I agree about MoFi records can be good or just average.  The vinyl has always been quiet consistently though.  If you are going to spend over $50 for a record, it had better be rare or it needs to sound good--great would be better.

The 180 grams or 200 gram records are also a maybe as to the sound quality and are they worth the extra money.  All this is probably not what you wanted to hear.

Bob