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To understand stereo, it’s crucial to look into audio principles. Stereophonic sound involves two audio channels, typically left and right, which contribute to creating a richer listening experience compared to mono sound, which only has one audio channel. Various audio formats, from compact cassettes to motion picture films, utilize two separate tracks to relay these two channels. However, vinyl poses an interesting puzzle.
Vinyl records contain only one groove that is played by a single stylus, yet it somehow produces two distinct audio channels, intriguing both audio engineers and everyday listeners alike.