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Superlative new resource for streaming cylinder and 78 sound files, discographal info and more. 40,000 + recordings, many from the collection of David Giovannoni, who also guides a video tour. I've been having quite a bit of fun with this the last couple of days.

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What a pity that it requires registering even to take a glimpse. I'm not against registering in general - writing on this forum also requires registering for obvious reasons - but I think that asking people to get yet another username and fancy yet another password before even knowing what's inside the website is stretching the concept a bit too much. Some general overview of the collection and the introductory videoclip you mentioned could have been left outside the restricted access area, for all people to enjoy.

Here you go: https://vimeo.com/585399927

Thank you, but again, in turn, a "Video is not rated, log in to watch" message appears...

I've just given the video a G rating. Your browser should now clear it without login to Vimeo. You can watch at your convenience.

Many thanks, now the presentation videos can be watched! Interesting!

For the ease that it takes to make an account, this is worth it. There are some fantastic transfers on here, and the sound processing they do is nothing short of marvelous- their 5" transfers sound incredibly clear. I may upload a few of these transfers to Youtube for ease of use.

This seems like a lovely alternative to YouTube for those looking to live a less connected lifestyle. I've been looking for something that'd let me play online recordings without the hassle of YouTube. This looks great; thanks!

The noise reduction processing used is effective on worn records, or early not so good sounding records like Berliners. That you can turn the NR on or off is a good feature.

It's also nice to have a site with consistently HQ transfers of cylinders AND discs. Browsing by year in the pre-1920's era is more enjoyable that way, conveniently browsing titles in both formats.

gunnarthefeisty wrote: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:06 pm For the ease that it takes to make an account, this is worth it. There are some fantastic transfers on here, and the sound processing they do is nothing short of marvelous- their 5" transfers sound incredibly clear. I may upload a few of these transfers to Youtube for ease of use.

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