[78-L] sound quality (was almost mp3, and OTR but started as Fw: Limited edition Miller)

[Robert M. Bratcher Jr.]

At 11:31 PM 3/19/2009, you wrote:
>I have some OTRs in their original 16" format
>and I have some of Radio Yesteryear (good old Jon) reels.
>I would not have an issue with these in mp3 - if properly transferred and
>at 128k - I wouldn't be thrilled, but I could live with it.
>these OTRs that are circulating are usually at 32k (not too
>painful for voice, but useless for music).
>
>so what ever happened to concerns for sound quality?
>
>I still use reels - but if I need to - I put my 78's on 24/96 DAT -
>(yes still use that format to) - its the only digital rendering that
>I can compare to the original source.
>
>At 08:09 PM 3/19/2009, you wrote:
> >MP3, most likely.  This is THE format now in favor for Old Time Radio
> >collectors because ....

Original 16" discs are great for playback. I have some in my 
collection. For mp3's though 32k is fair & I prefer 64k as a minimum. 
128k is even better!!