Is heavy vinyl worth it?


I just got into vinyl and am starting to build a vinyl collection starting from zero records. I bought an OJC copy of Sonny Rollins' Way Out West and it sounds great even on just regular vinyl. I'm wondering if buying the heavy vinyl (180g, 200g) is worth it in general...they're upwards of $30 in some cases. Do they really sound better? What are the advantages? Is it a longevity issue? Do the heavy vinyl versions sometimes contain better remastering?

Thanks,
Winston
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Showing 1 response by dekay

I set my TT up using heavy/thick LP stock and add a second "slim" wool felt mat when playing thinner LP's.

I do not hear much of a difference between thick VS thin LP's as long as both are flat and in good condition. My TT is located outside the listening room, I use a non-clamping LP weight and I do not listen @ high volume levels (which may have something to do with this).

The only big step "up" for me (amongst recordings that are decent to start with) are the 45 RPM versions.