Open one show
LiveVault groups the available Internet Archive recordings around the date you chose.
For the tape decision
Pick the tape, not just the date.
LiveVault puts the available SBD, AUD, and MTX recordings for a show in one listening flow, with ratings and Archive download counts visible before you press play. The signals narrow the field. Your ears make the call.
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See how source selection works before you listen.
Compare the signals
Scan source type, listener rating, and Archive download count without rebuilding the comparison across tabs.
Make the call with your ears
Pick a source, press play, and switch when another tape better fits the room sound you want.
What the labels can—and cannot—tell you
Useful evidence without declaring one universal winner.
SBD, AUD, and MTX identify source types. Ratings and download counts are useful community signals, not objective sound-quality rankings. LiveVault keeps those distinctions visible and leaves the final judgment with the listener.
Does LiveVault host or remaster the recordings?
No. LiveVault streams recordings hosted by the Internet Archive. It does not claim to own, license, rip, or remaster those recordings.
Does the AI Guide choose the “best” tape?
That is not the goal. The emerging Guide is designed to explain grounded tradeoffs and source cues while preserving listener judgment.
Do I pay for Archive playback?
No. Archive-powered browsing and listening stay free. Live Guide is also free with sign-in; there is no subscription or payment step.
Your next tape
Put the source decision back inside the listening flow.
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