Songs and words preserved on antique vinyl records and wax cylinders become more precious with each passing day. They also grow increasingly fragile and are especially vulnerable to damage if played.
SEEING THE SOUND. High-resolution surface maps of antique recordings, such as these wax cylinders, permit stylusfree playing and restoration of their contents.
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