Back in the day, 1971, I used to buy records and then immediately record them on reel to reel at 7 1/2 ips.
The thought being that records degrade over time and while the tape could have an issue, I always had a vinyl master with one pkaying to record again.
I used this process for casesttes later when they became popular.
My rig was decent for the day, AKAI R2R with crossfied heads, Dual 1229 turntable with V15 Type3 cartridge.
Vinyl will always have a bit of inherent fussiness, but good vinyl tops digital IMHO.
The thought being that records degrade over time and while the tape could have an issue, I always had a vinyl master with one pkaying to record again.
I used this process for casesttes later when they became popular.
My rig was decent for the day, AKAI R2R with crossfied heads, Dual 1229 turntable with V15 Type3 cartridge.
Vinyl will always have a bit of inherent fussiness, but good vinyl tops digital IMHO.