Quote Originally Posted by tube fan View Post
I use the Antal Dorati "Firebird" with the London Symphony Orchestra. Yes, VINYL! The bass drum is simply HUGE! It's really scary. And, yes, my average level may be 75-80 dB, but the dynamic range on this record is immense. Another great vinyl record with NO COMPRESSION is the Hugh Masekela "hope" one, especially "The Coal Train" track. The peak levels, if EVERYTHING matches (like in TTT's system), are definitely scary. Of course, trance or house, played at similar levels heard in clubs, is WAY, WAY over 100 dB. Fortunately for my hearing, I rarely listen to either, but when I do, it's at a level only slightly below live levels.
Sounds like quite a recording, but I ask, what is the theoretical dynamic range of a vinyl LP? Also, there is a big difference between an average level of 70 dB and 85 dB.