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UPDATE 2026
It took us a long time to recognize it, I can tell you that. 30 years? Maybe even more.
And how about the boost to the low end?
This commentary is from many years ago, perhaps as far back as 2010.
Of course it could not have been written until the stereo had reached the level where these anomalies and others like them could be easily recognized, the clearest kind of evidence of progress in audio.
If you’re not noticing these kinds of things on the vintage vinyl you play, then it’s probably time for a serious upgrade or two.
The anomalies are there, of that there can be no doubt. They’re everywhere. You just need a more accurate and revealing system and room to show them to you.
In that respect, you my find our shootout notes are helpful at pointing you in the right direction as to what you should be listening for. They are especially helpful in recognizing when one side or another falls short in some specific area.