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I stumbled across a treasure-trove of information on turntables and vinyl on at The MasterDisk Record, a blog by Scott Hull, a respected mastering engineer and owner of MasterDisk Studio in NYC. Grab a a cup of coffee and have an enjoyable read.
Week 1: Introduction: the Basics of Cutting Records
Week 2: An Appreciation of the Vinyl Aesthetic
Week 3: All About the Groove, Part 1: A Really Close Look at Some Grooves
Week 4: All About the Groove, Part 2: The Stereo Cut Explained
Week 5: All About the RIAA EQ Curve: The Standard That Made the LP Possible
Week 6: Is Your Turntable Cartridge Doing a Good Enough Job for You?
Week 7: How Quiet Are Your Records
Week 8: What Happened to My Masters?
Week 9: An interview with master cutting engineer Tony Dawsey
Week 10: How many grooves are there on a typical record?
Week 11: All About Deadwax, Part 1
Week 12: All About Deadwax, Part 2