In my opinion it’s a pretty interesting story
How a Phoenix record store owner set the audiophile world on fire
Oh ja, they don’t have the old “stencils” any more, so the do some re-recording from
mp3 compressed sources.
I havent never thought about such a fraud.
But of course its done, its lousy BUSINESS.
Find those old vinyls at the flea market.
No tricks, but may be some scratches…
The vinyl is making a pretty big comeback here in the states I miss vinyl so I’m glad about it
Somehow I missed this article. I’ll check it out shortly. Thanks for sharing!
OMG, whatever next? There’s always someone trying to make money fraudulently.
I cherish my original vinyl records, but don’t have anything decent to play it on (at the moment).
You will find good used, usaeable turntables .
I would go for a used Thorens.
But the most important is the cartridge.
Ortofon is my choice.
The “needles” can be checked by microscope.
I do that from time to time.
I have seen some thorens on sale for about 300 pounds in the USA
Its a Swiss factory and they are still manufacturing.
I would go for an used one.
But only if one knows about turntables.
(Often defective, not repairable, :
eg adjustment of the pickup arm, belt drive wheel etc)
I would never buy a new one from a unkown manufakturer,
there are many around for ca 100 Euro.
Thorens, Lenco, Audio Technica, Teac all ca 300 Euro, would be a good choice.