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JeffK wrote:
> I'm transferring some 33 1/3 LPs to MP3s.
> The thought occurred that I could save time by recording at 78 rpm, and
> altering the tempo later via software.
No. The cartridge can not track the records properly and will damage the
grooves. Not "may", WILL damage.
> Has this been done?
All kinds of folly has been done. This would indeed be grave folly.
> Has it been done without wrecking the music?
No. There is no way it could be done without wrecking music AND vinyl.
Kind regards
Peter Larsen
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* My site is at: http://www.muyiovatki.dk *
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JeffK wrote:
> I'm transferring some 33 1/3 LPs to MP3s.
> The thought occurred that I could save time by recording at 78 rpm, and
> altering the tempo later via software.
No. The cartridge can not track the records properly and will damage the
grooves. Not "may", WILL damage.
> Has this been done?
All kinds of folly has been done. This would indeed be grave folly.
> Has it been done without wrecking the music?
No. There is no way it could be done without wrecking music AND vinyl.
Kind regards
Peter Larsen
--
*******************************************
* My site is at: http://www.muyiovatki.dk *
*******************************************
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