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Why Audiophiles Are Paying $1,000 for This Man’s Vinyl
Collectors of so-called “Hot Stamper” LPs think a thousand bucks is a bargain to hear a classic rock opus sound better than you’ve ever heard it before—stoned or sober.
Go to the comments section and read the 300 plus postings that can be found there. The writers of these comments appear to be offended by the very idea of Hot Stampers. They also decry the obvious shortcomings of analog vinyl itself, as well as the ridiculously expensive equipment some credulous, misguided audiophiles are using to play it, as if you didn’t know already!
FURTHER READING
Basic Concepts and Realities Explained
Record Collecting for Audiophiles – A Guide to the Fundamentals