Play a sample. You can expect sound quality that is very good in terms of
reduced noise, pops, and crackle. Each recording is individually analyzed, and
we balance the fidelity of the sound with the aggressiveness of the noise
reduction. The result is almost always pleasing. We take multiple samples
of the background noise and crackle from between the tracks on each record,
then we develop a noise reduction profile based on that sample, and finally
we apply the noise reduction to the entire record. Quality is usually higher
than most people expect. For a more detailed and technical description of
the restoration process, click here. To play or download samples of a typical
restoration, click here.

Yes, but it would cost you $5,000. There are many thousands of pops and
clicks on each recording, and most of our processes are automated to look for
the sonic "signature" of a pop that allows us to isolate and remove them without
examining each one individually. The processes we use produce dramatic results
that are satisfactory for most listeners - listen to samples. If you have a
cherished 50 year-old record that you want to make sound like it was just
released on CD, we suggest you take it to a professional audio restoration
studio, not a budget conversion house like us. You may be able to get it for
slightly less than $5K. A company called LP2CD offers professional restoration
services at $75/hr, and believe me, a full album would take many hours.