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Recently I had a viewer tell my a recording of Vernon Dalhart’s Wreck of the Old 97 was sounding slow, and that I should adjust the speed on my machine. I have never had anyone tell me my records sounded slow? I deleted that video, check the speed on my machine. Even used a Strobe a scope I printed out, and used it, and everything seemed okay. I even cleaned the record, which was not dirty. I even used a tungs-tone needle instead of a steel one. Since the record is a Victor one that says use Tungs-tone needles only?

Paul

You can view the video below, and give me your opinion?

(Double-click the video above or click this link to watch the video on YouTube in HD.)

I've been listening to that song, all my life, (so far). It sounds just fine to me. Some folks just have a different "ear" for what speed suits them. You realize too, I'm sure, that "78 rpm" is not a fast and hard rule for all records. Still, your playing of it sounds correct to my ear.

JerryVan wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:49 pm I've been listening to that song, all my life, (so far). It sounds just fine to me. Some folks just have a different "ear" for what speed suits them. You realize too, I'm sure, that "78 rpm" is not a fast and hard rule for all records. Still, your playing of it sounds correct to my ear.

Agreed, sounds spot on to me.

Thank You!

Sounds fine. I've heard it a click faster or slower or that same speed--it's still a great record.

Thank you!

I use an app on my phone and tape my phone to the platter to measure the speed of my turntables. I’d say it does a pretty good job.

Sounds fine.
It could be that the viewer uses a phonograph that runs fast.

James.

Thank You James!