The pressing will make a big difference in the sound as well as the quality of the vinyl itself. I've also found the with many new records that there is a coating of mold release that needs to be cleaned off. If not, it traps microdust on the record, prevents good contact of the stylus in the groove, and clings to the stylus.
New Record Sounds Like Crap - How???
So, having recently dove back into vinyl plaback, I'm replacing some CDs I've liked with the LP version. I just bought a new (sealed) LP: The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album on the Fantasy label. I don't know where or when it was pressed but, there's so much background noice (not hum, but crackling and hissing) that I thought something was wrong with my stylus. I did clean it - RRL - I think twice even.
I put on another used album I got at the same time (Record Jazz Mart in Chicago): Pat Metheny Group on ECM and after first two tracks, only one noticeable pop. It too has been cleaned well.
My question is, how can a used record sound better than a brand spankin' new record which has even been cleaned?????
If I want something new, do I have to by the $40 180gm 45rpm records?? On a side note, will they sound better? Why?
thanx
I put on another used album I got at the same time (Record Jazz Mart in Chicago): Pat Metheny Group on ECM and after first two tracks, only one noticeable pop. It too has been cleaned well.
My question is, how can a used record sound better than a brand spankin' new record which has even been cleaned?????
If I want something new, do I have to by the $40 180gm 45rpm records?? On a side note, will they sound better? Why?
thanx