I also collect Acetates and want to record those at the highest level I can.


Acetates contain fast transients and require max
head room.
To compress would be unwise.
They also have limited play life.

Needle drops will be noiser than the cds and inner grooves will be more distorted and bass light.

Even at 16bit 44.1 you would have a dynamic of 96db and with a 20db headroom still have 76 db
of range to cope with a 33.1/3 vinyl transfer.
This will be way below your TT rumble figures.

Library of Congress must have rooms full of vinyl.
78's and polyester tape.
My Edison cylinders from the 1900's are still in good condition as is my collection of 60's 1/4".

Roger

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