The 180 gram record will slightly alter the vertical tracking angle vta of the tonearm.
Vinyl vs 180 vinyl.
The quality of the sound derives from the vinyl compound as opposed to the weight of the disc.
That s why snare drums cymbal splashes and other loud instruments have so much more punch in vinyl recordings.
In other words 180 gram vinyl isn t any indication of a better sounding record.
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In fact a great many records sold with the 180 gram hype stickers are often inferior scorpio pressings.
Hear the albums all of which are remastered from the original analogue tapes if thats how they were.
The vast majority of 12 inch records that have been pressed in the 20th century weigh between 120 and 140 grams.
In the 60 s all commercial vinyl was nice and thick and heavy.
Sure 180g lps ride more smoothly on a turntable thanks to their weight but the benefits end there.
In short it s all about weight.
Vinyl can still push music to the limits of its dynamic range 55 70db but it often shies away from doing so in order to maintain sound quality.
Between the two i d say get the 180.
180 gram vinyl by contrast is significantly thicker and heavier creating a product that is widely considered to be audiophile grade.
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There s very little compression so the loudest parts of those sounds often.
Cheap vinyl today is better than it was in the 80 s 90 s but the 180g marketing stuck as a premium product.
This is quality vinyl but really it was just going back to the way things used to be in the golden age.
Are there any advantages to 180 gram vinyl records.
Because the record is slightly thicker and will rise the tip of the tonearm cartridge slightly.
180 gram vinyl explained.
Do they sound better.