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Originally Posted by friction909  This is electronic pop, 14 minutes per side, not super bass heavy, the remixes on the second disc have more bass, but I'm not concerned about DJ club play, it's for the at-home market. I'm really looking for the best overall sound quality, not loudness. I've never been very happy with the second half of a 33RPM side, distortion can be pretty bad, I've had fewer issues with the second half of a well-mastered 45RPM 12" side.
Which speed would you choose for mastering?
Let's say that you mastered both at the same level, where the 33RPM version would stay more away from the label (and distortion) and the 45RPM version would be much closer to the label.
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I would choose 45 rpm to be sure the result will be OK if you prefer sound quality over loudness. The max. possible cutting level will be limited not only by the length and level of the record (14 min. is right on the edge) but also by the dynamic profile. With DMM lathe and 40um basic width of the groove it is possible to cut longer records so the level can be still acceptable even for 14 to 15 minutes.
A similar thread with my comparison of both cutting simulations is here:
PSW Recording Forums: Brad Blackwood => 33/45 rpm sonics question