Bill Evans | Top of the Gate Vol. 1

In the high-end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence. René has won over 70 awards for Best Sound in the Audiophile market, as one of the foremost innovative recording and mastering engineer.

The slower a record spins, the more it's sound quality is affected. In order to deliver the best possible sound, the record must spin faster (45 RPM). However, when a record spins faster, the amount of information it can hold is reduced. The desire to improve sound quality, while ensuring adequate playtime, is a problem that still persists today. Obviously, the "convenience" drawback isn't an issue when you're willing to pay more for two 12-inch records instead of just one.