# You need to be careful when buying new vinyl – the digital music loudness war can mean they sound worse than second-hand records

> Some of the most-wanted vinyl releases aren't new records; they're remastered versions of old favorites. But those remasters might not sound as good as you hope even when played on the best turntables – and in some case…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/you-need-to-be-careful-when-buying-new-vinyl-the-digital-music-loudness-war-can-mean-they-sound-worse-than-second-hand-records?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68188685bccd2339bf4bcecd)
- **Published:** 2025-05-05
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #sound #digital #record #vinyl #worse #buying #careful #hand
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