Everything you wanted to know about (re-)mastering audio, but were afraid to ask. Audio engineers help explain the art and ...

If you're just getting started with vinyl, buying used records can seem like an appealing prospect, but there are some key ...

the vinyl weight should not come into play. "The groove depth is similar (and set by the cutting engineer), so if the original recording and mastering is good, then the sound should be high quality.

was pressed from an original vinyl mastering. Which, of course, spanners the above theory somewhat. Still, for whatever reason, that particular recording does sound poor – and I paid a new-vinyl ...