First, thanks for taking the time to help,...This is one confusing maze of information for a newbie...
I am just starting to put together a system and a turn table is a must for me. I have my eye on a few pieces of gear, but as I search it seems that each time I learn something, I find 17 more things that I think I should know. I know there is much discussion on the topic of how much importance to put on the source components, but it seems to me that the recording itself must be great, or nothing in the system will sound great. Simple logic.. does that work in this hobby? 
I have a few LP's from long ago, but am looking to expand my collection. I see on several websites that they sell different types of LP's, ie. 180 g and so on.
My questions are how much difference does this make to the sound, more accurately, what terms are used to denote higher quality sound in the vinyl world?, and are certain manufacturers well known for great pressings? (or poor pressings?...)
When I see modern music (2008 recordings) on LP, are these typically high quality or just re-recorded and put on vinyl? It seems like the stuff of yester-year is what is always talked about.
Thanks for the help.
First, thanks for taking the time to help,...This is one confusing maze of information for a newbie...
I am just starting to put together a system and a turn table is a must for me. I have my eye on a few pieces of gear, but as I search it seems that each time I learn something, I find 17 more things that I think I should know. I know there is much discussion on the topic of how much importance to put on the source components, but it seems to me that the recording itself must be great, or nothing in the system will sound great. Simple logic.. does that work in this hobby?
I have a few LP's from long ago, but am looking to expand my collection. I see on several websites that they sell different types of LP's, ie. 180 g and so on.
My questions are how much difference does this make to the sound, more accurately, what terms are used to denote higher quality sound in the vinyl world?, and are certain manufacturers well known for great pressings? (or poor pressings?...)
When I see modern music (2008 recordings) on LP, are these typically high quality or just re-recorded and put on vinyl? It seems like the stuff of yester-year is what is always talked about.
Thanks for the help.