Quote from PB on May 18, 2026, 8:14 pm

1. Because lineage is not important
2. US

Quote from wow1968 on May 18, 2026, 8:31 pm

Thanks for replying.
I agree that equipment used isn't important.
But I have been in this "business" for quite some time now, and equipment used has a lot to say in terms of quality for most who is into vinyl ripping/archiving.
Many, me included, like to know what equipment used because it's a guide to what gives the end result. It's huge differences in both cart and preamp, and I strongly believe that many try to build a rig that can provide the same result you present with your archives.
But it's the sound that matters in the end, no matter equipment.

Quote from polle_polli on May 18, 2026, 9:36 pm

I always loved PB's grumpy pragmatism! And I like the idea that everyone should be able to decide whether he likes what he hears or not, without being pampered/guided by specs. To quote Mazzy: It's the music, stupid! 😉

And I am pretty sure that PB will not publish something that sounds inferior to a previous version.

Just my 2 cents.

Quote from lprips123 on May 18, 2026, 10:45 pm

I'm just curious if "last" has any implications other than just a name for this set. Sounds ominous to me...

Quote from d0rky on May 19, 2026, 1:19 am

Quote from lprips123 on May 18, 2026, 10:45 pm

I'm just curious if "last" has any implications other than just a name for this set. Sounds ominous to me...

hehehehe you didn't hear? our host is going dark after this batch. hence the "final"... no more. all said and done.  Hope ya enjoyed the ride!!!

 

 

 

 

 

I AM KIDDING!! if some ya folks would join the yt chat, ya might get tidbits of info on what some amp/site changes may be going on bts. Though i aint hand holding. everything is pretty much summed up above. The sound is primo all around. i could live without knowing what it was ripped on.

Quote from PB on May 19, 2026, 1:25 am

My hope/intention that this is MY last lineage, which is in fact 2 lineages because I have 2 systems. I figure I got 5-6 years left of hardcore ripping before tapering off

Quote from Drybonz on May 19, 2026, 1:59 am

Looking forward to hearing the ultimate rip of many of the albums that have been upgraded through the lineages.  It will be fun to hear where they end up.

Quote from wow1968 on May 19, 2026, 7:43 am

Quote from PB on May 19, 2026, 1:25 am

My hope/intention that this is MY last lineage, which is in fact 2 lineages because I have 2 systems. I figure I got 5-6 years left of hardcore ripping before tapering off

This is good news 😉
Will send you an email with some old 7'' I would like to "donate" to you. Not all are in their best condition, but you have done magic before.

Quote from burtarcher on May 19, 2026, 10:57 am

Quote from PB on May 19, 2026, 1:25 am

My hope/intention that this is MY last lineage, which is in fact 2 lineages because I have 2 systems. I figure I got 5-6 years left of hardcore ripping before tapering off

PB, please don't scare us like that again. 🙂