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Vinyl |OT| The magic is in the grooves
- Thread starter wenis
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I am new to VInyl. I have been wanting to get into it for a while so I thought what better time than Black Friday! It will be a casual listening device so I dont want to go too pricey. I have been reading reviews and this looks quite good. It is different from the one in the OP and google tells me there is a newer model out now but for the price is this good? Keep in mind these are Canadian Dollars so it would be cheaper if we translated to USD.
http://www.2001audiovideo.com/en/catalog/product/307651-Pro-Ject-Essential-II-DIGITAL-B
http://www.2001audiovideo.com/en/catalog/product/307651-Pro-Ject-Essential-II-DIGITAL-B
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im not too familar with the digital versions, but the Essential line is trustworthy.
Actually, I may be wrong. It just says 180 gram, so I assumed. I guess we'll see when they arrive :)
Likewise!
I bought Noel Gallagher's new album last night. If you're in the UK, HMV have Eminem - Curtain Call for £12.99 for HMV members
I didn't even notice it was 180gr. I was too busy with "omgijustgotacopyfor$65!!!" to pay attention to anything else. Postage to the UK was only $15, which is incredibly cheap
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Nice, due to their merch vendor messing up the release timing, I'm in the 2018 batch. Still glad to just be able to get a copy without needing to drop $400 on it. Also got the "green splatter" version of Artist in the Ambulance out for delivery right now :).
I just started really getting into vinyl this past month, and it already has its hooks in me lol.
Very nice. I have the white vinyl version. The splatter is nicer though. I've nearly completed my Thrice collection now. I just need Vheissu and Beggars now. Vheissu isn't too expensive or hard to find but Beggars is £150+. Maybe they'll reissue it soon
Identity Crisis - blue with black streaks
Illusion Of Safety - Black
Artist - white
Major Minor - white/blue splatter
Anthology
To Be Everywhere - brown marble
I've also got the Guitar Centre 7" and the Sea Change RSD release. And all of Dustin's solo albums. I'm such a fanboy
Identity Crisis - blue with black streaks
Illusion Of Safety - Black
Artist - white
Major Minor - white/blue splatter
Anthology
To Be Everywhere - brown marble
I've also got the Guitar Centre 7" and the Sea Change RSD release. And all of Dustin's solo albums. I'm such a fanboy
I am in the clean out the clutter phase of my collecting life. It is both depressing and nice to get rid of albums that have just taken up shelf space for years.
I've placed three separate orders without a problem. I had no idea.
Also, Vinyl Me Please has Demon Days up for members. Not sure if they printed a bunch more or no one wants then anymore.
Same. Two orders. Most recent one last night. Still working.
Just make sure that the album you're getting has the offer listed on the page.
Hey all, just popping in to say hi. I got my turntable and vinyl collection started this summer and I've been having a great time with it so far. I'm using a Pro-ject Primary turntable, Denon receiver/amp, and Fluance AVFR speakers. My biggest issue is having self-restraint when it comes to buying records haha, there's 2 record stores within a 15min walk of my apartment.
Finally got my turntable! Current system is a NAD D3020 connected to Audioengine P4B speakers. I opted for an Audio Technica LP120... loving it all so far. I also have connected my TV to the NAD D3020 and I noticed better audio quality even with the Xbox 360 intro sound!
What I love the most about listening to vinyls is that it provides an active listening experience, not just a passive one - it's not just background music / noise.
I've gotten the Life is Strange and The Last Guardian OST's so far, as well as some Yes, Genesis, Neal Morse, Pink Floyd and Blind Guardian vinyls.
What I love the most about listening to vinyls is that it provides an active listening experience, not just a passive one - it's not just background music / noise.
I've gotten the Life is Strange and The Last Guardian OST's so far, as well as some Yes, Genesis, Neal Morse, Pink Floyd and Blind Guardian vinyls.
Me too. Also, I recommend staying far far far away from https://www.reddit.com/r/VinylDeals/.
It's still super popular and on reddit one of the employees said they're actively working to keep the stock up. Albums like these are probably why people are signing up for VMP nowadays.
I'd love color releases of the whole Gorillaz discography, although obviously they would be less successful than Demon Days as they are all still in print.
I grabbed Caribou's Our Love off Amazon for 10 bucks the other day. This album sounds incredible on vinyl and I can't recommend it enough. Really impressive
If there are any Porcupine Tree fans in here, they just announced some represses. In Absentia and Deadwing among them. Currently going for 400+ on discogs so get in on this shit!
https://burningshed.com/tag/Porcupine Tree&filter_category_id=66
https://burningshed.com/tag/Porcupine Tree&filter_category_id=66
Anyone use Edifier speakers? I know it's below the "basic" setup in the OP, but I'm not in a position to drop $300 on some bookshelf speakers right now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016PATXSI/?tag=era0f0-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016PATXSI/?tag=era0f0-20
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my brother has a pair and they sound pretty good. I didn't spend a long time with them, but they had decent bass response and clarity.
A few people already answered your questions, but, basically you need a turntable and a phono preamplifier which then goes into the audio source 1 or 2 in your receiver. Or if it's a turntable like the Audio Technicas with an integrated phono, then the output can just go in directly without a separate phono preamp.
Good thread, the "Advanced" section is debatable.
What are your recommendations for good places to buy vinyls!?
So far I shop locally at Sunrise Records (Hamilton, Ontario - Canada) and online with iam8bit (video game OST's) and Amazon. I also know Discogs and Burning Shed but haven't tried them yet. I'd love to have more options!
Thanks!
So far I shop locally at Sunrise Records (Hamilton, Ontario - Canada) and online with iam8bit (video game OST's) and Amazon. I also know Discogs and Burning Shed but haven't tried them yet. I'd love to have more options!
Thanks!
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I basically built what I'd want as a future setup for the advanced section. Those parts are more of a jumping off point than anything else and also because I built the OP I had more of a bias when it came to products I've used or had the pleasure of demo'ing for a bit of time.
For sure, there's nothing wrong with that. IMO, specifically entry level recommendations should include more options otherwise it creates a very biased feedback loop, and also because there are so many great products within that price range so these manufacturers definitely deserve the credit. Either way it's good...I will create a stereo/audiophile thread soon where I'll recommend products within specific price tiers.
What are you into? For typical jazz/rock and audiophile pressings Elusivedisc and Music Direct are good, they also have 10% off sales during holidays. And a lof of the labels sell directly, so that's also great. I love Nonesuch for Americana, folk and world music.
http://store.nonesuch.com/music/vinyl.html
I generally love video game music. Besides that I like Prog Rock, Prog Metal, Hard Rock... thanks =)
Prog and hard rock new issue vinyl you'll find at elusivedisc and musicdirect, rare, obscure, old stuff definitely Discogs. I'm not heavily into metal so I don't know of specific sites for that.
I've been kicking around the idea of setting up a stereo system in parts, topped off with a vinyl record player and the ability to play compact discs and streamed audio as well.
I usually start at The Wirecutter for tech reviews and recommendations, and while I'm ready to dive in on their recommended Bookshelf speakers ($250 for a pair, http://a.co/iJKDjO1) all of their recommended receivers are designed for home theaters and video. Are there any decent inexpensive receivers primarily designed for audio that don't have a million inputs? At this point I'd like to be able to connect the aforementioned vinyl player, my old 1st generation Airport Express for music from my computer and phone, and maybe even some way to fit a CD player onto there, if possible.
Any recommendations?
I usually start at The Wirecutter for tech reviews and recommendations, and while I'm ready to dive in on their recommended Bookshelf speakers ($250 for a pair, http://a.co/iJKDjO1) all of their recommended receivers are designed for home theaters and video. Are there any decent inexpensive receivers primarily designed for audio that don't have a million inputs? At this point I'd like to be able to connect the aforementioned vinyl player, my old 1st generation Airport Express for music from my computer and phone, and maybe even some way to fit a CD player onto there, if possible.
Any recommendations?
Ikea Kallax. I use the 2x4 version laid on its side, but... it's... not enough... :D
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50278482/
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50278482/
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I would advise against putting those kallax shelves on their side. especially with a full load without wood gluing all the joints and properly bracing them. I've seen horror stories of full kallax shelves coming apart while on their side while three quarters full and records getting wrecked.