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Message started by Showme on 04/05/19 at 13:58:21

Title: Better Records
Post by Showme on 04/05/19 at 13:58:21

Is anybody familiar with this website? https: www.better-records.com. I ran across it the other day and found it interesting. I haven't made a purchase from them yet but I think I will try them.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by pursuitofnow on 04/05/19 at 16:48:32

I wasn't aware at all but am intrigued now. Money back guarantee seems worth a try.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Showme on 04/05/19 at 17:13:52

That's what I thought. They must be pretty confident in their product/premise.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Rivieraranch on 04/05/19 at 23:55:27

These carnys have been around for a long time. They charge megabucks for an ordinary record that they say is pressed real good. Snake oil.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Donnie on 04/06/19 at 01:57:06

Let's not drag Carny's down to this level!

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Rivieraranch on 04/06/19 at 03:48:05

Yes indeed you have a point well taken there

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Showme on 04/06/19 at 15:50:17

Snake oil. Oh, good. Maybe they sell some really expensive cables too!

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Rivieraranch on 04/06/19 at 16:05:20

I think they stock Blowmeum as well

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by HockessinKid on 04/06/19 at 19:10:28

Actually Rivieraranch, they now stock Blowmeum II. It's a new and improved formula that sells for 75% more than original Blowmeum.😎

HK

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Donnie on 04/06/19 at 19:27:53

I read that there is going to be a shortage of Blowmeum.
Best stock up now, don't be late!

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Lon on 04/06/19 at 19:41:08

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by pursuitofnow on 04/06/19 at 20:48:03

I hear the snake oil, blowmeum thing, I really do, but I have to look back at my journey thus far with sound reproduction. I have felt that same intinial reaction about many things regarding better sound and have found that opinions and points of view vary a lot on the internet and the only way to know anything is to try it yourself.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Archie on 04/06/19 at 22:33:20

But aren't these just the same standard pressings that I'm buying for $20 to $25 per LP, just play graded and marked up 600% to 1200%!?

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by pursuitofnow on 04/06/19 at 23:03:38

I think so. That's how I've read a few of the descriptions. I also read something that led me to believe they remaster as well but I'm not sure. They do have way too many links to follow to try and understand what exactly is going on. But yeah curation seems to be a big part of the mark up.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Dana on 06/23/21 at 00:37:11

Having actually hearing a Better Record not just making an assumption. I listened to a Frank Sinatra record that was the best sounding vinyl I've ever heard. It was startling good.

My issue is really the selection, that and I don't have turntable... yet.

details.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by 4krow on 06/23/21 at 06:09:29

I guess that we are paying someone else to go through a pile and come up with a winner, as far as sound quality is concerned. There is no doubt that some pressings really do sound shitty. Then every once in a while you hear the same recording that sounds better due to lack of maybe surface noise, or somehow it is just better, without going into what that might even mean.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Dana on 06/23/21 at 16:01:09

I just think it would be fun for a group of individuals to bring over they're best sounding vinyl for the group to listen too and then award a prize to the winner like a raffle. Everybody throws in $5and winner takes all.

Maybe a monthly friendly competition with food and drinks. A way to geek out over sound systems and listen to some tunes.

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by 4krow on 06/23/21 at 16:45:12

Like this maybe?

Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Dana on 06/23/21 at 19:53:54

My new screen saver

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Title: Re: Better Records
Post by Coyote on 08/01/21 at 17:11:30

Just my humble opinion.
Miles Davis Kind of blue. $370USD

It is a second hand record by Columbia, it is used.

If this was actually the holy grail of recording they would at the very least offer a picture of the back jacket so one could read what pressing it is.
If the Co was serious, 100% confident they would provide the Matrix number from the edge of the vinyl itself.

I believe I have this exact record in my small collection. Columbia PC4153. They also have Take five, CS8192 for $1000.00! I paid less than $20 in our Canadian dolarettes, maybe 5 years ago.

Just my thoughts on this.
Also if this is a $20 LP being sold at $1,000.00 the money back guarantee is a bit of a farce.

Cheers,

a.