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Stuck in the Past - a 33 RPM thread for vinyl listeners and collectors
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Need to upgrade my record player (It's really bad) and I'm looking into getting this this. It's within my price range and the reviews look great. I've tried to look for some Technic SL-1200s but have always had bad luck at a local flea market.
The most I'm willing to spend is $300 MAYBE $350. My setup is an audio-gd NFB 5.2 DAC/Amp with Audioengine A2 speakers.
The most I'm willing to spend is $300 MAYBE $350. My setup is an audio-gd NFB 5.2 DAC/Amp with Audioengine A2 speakers.
Some records I picked up recently: -
The reissue of the first LP from the Fat Boys, which comes in this pizza box: -
Main box: -
The reissue of the first LP from the Fat Boys, which comes in this pizza box: -
The record inside is a pepperoni pizza picture disc: -
And after buying that, I picked up a copy of this old 7" Fat Boys picture disc: -
And while not a solely vinyl release, I copped one of these DJ Shadow box sets: -
Main box: -
Contents: -
Perspex case that holds the collection: -
The etched design on the front glows in the dark (not the best pic): -
Certificate of authenticity signed by DJ Shadow (number 248 of 500): -
Record: -
Some of the CDs: -
Another packaging shot: -
It's a nice collector's piece and very well thought out/designed, except they were clearly in a rush to get them shipped as they sent mine out before the glue that holds the cardboard inner packaging had set, which damaged the vinyl record and a booklet (not shown above). They're sending me replacements though, so it's all good.
It isn't listed under the sellers details?
So I did a little more research and I guess spending $100 or so more would be beneficial as I would be able to get either a
Rega RP1
Audio-Technica LP1240
Music Hall MMF 2.2
Pro-Ject Carbon
With my setup, quoted above, would those tables be too much? What about something like a Pro-Ject Expression III?
I don't think it's really up to the seller. Duty is charged by the gov't once it hits the border. If I understand it correctly, I seller wouldn't even know how much duty would be charged.
EDIT: A ha! Found this: http://www.thefinalcost.com/shipments/calculate/
Looks like the fees are most likely going to come from the brokers who clear customs, not duty itself.
EDIT EDIT: I"ve heard that if you can convince the seller to write "gift" on the shipping manifest you can save a lot.
PetriP-TNT
Member
In Finland, if your order exceeds 42 euros, you have to pay duty tax. In USA, as every state have different taxing laws (I think?) you can just try. In any case, it's up for the buyer to think about and in general with vinyl records it's not as much of a problem as you can almost certainly get them through with "old records are worth $0.01". anyway.
Incidentally, the 42 euros goes down to 22 euros next January, essentially killing every chance of buying any records overseas in case of risking getting stamped on a tax of 22%+toll fee of 7%. With euro already down the shitter, those are some very VERY expensive records. How I miss the days when 1 euro could get you 1.6 dollars.
Incidentally, the 42 euros goes down to 22 euros next January, essentially killing every chance of buying any records overseas in case of risking getting stamped on a tax of 22%+toll fee of 7%. With euro already down the shitter, those are some very VERY expensive records. How I miss the days when 1 euro could get you 1.6 dollars.
kitchenmotors
Banned
Been collecting vinyl for a while now, after many years of debating it. I have a rather lame setup at the moment but over time I'll drop money down on something higher end. Here are a few of my most recent pick-ups. I'm a sucker for colored and transparent vinyl.
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation
Labyrinth Soundtrack
The The - Infected
Breakfast Club Soundtrack
Purity Ring - Shrines
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation
Labyrinth Soundtrack
The The - Infected
Breakfast Club Soundtrack
Purity Ring - Shrines
Lid up, down or off when playing a record? I have a technics sl- 1700 and have been playing records with it closed for almost a year now. I've never had any issues with sound or the tonearm while playing a record.
It was a debate I noticed while trolling around various places and there is a decent split of people playing tunes with it off / up or closed.
It was a debate I noticed while trolling around various places and there is a decent split of people playing tunes with it off / up or closed.
PetriP-TNT
Member
I play them off or up, usually up. If you have a cat or something then it makes sense to play records with the lid down. It is after all a dust cover that is meant to keep dust off from the plate... the lid supposedly resonates if it's down causing some noise or something.
I don't notice the difference anyway, it is just a convience factor for me.
sixteen-bit
Member
My dad's old hand-me down amp is shitting itself. I'm going to need to buy some new shit lol.
BolognaSoup
Member
GAF, I'd like to start getting into turntables and playing around with them. Is this a nice one?
http://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/3412389704.html
Or should I just go with the Audio Technica ATLP60?
http://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/3412389704.html
Or should I just go with the Audio Technica ATLP60?
came in the mail today. Toro Y Moi's latest single So Many Details
also, question, how do you guys store your records?
i dont have a shelf currently, but i do have enough that they're wedged in between my bed and a book shelf. there's enough that no record is leaning on it's side or anything so it's like a shelf and everything has a plastic sleeve. and do you keep the records out of the cardboard sleeve and just sitting in the plastic sleeve? to prevent the cover wear ring?
PetriP-TNT
Member
Get an Expedit from Ikea and couple of shoeboxes for the 7"'s or something. I keep the records inside the covers, just store them properly (don't stack up 100's of LPs without putting some spacers with them. If they lean side by side, you might get ringwear from them as the records outside the covers the touch the ones next to them if you got another 50 LP's putting weight to it.
For 7"'s I keep some of the records that are tight to fit outside the covers and the rest inside the covers. Same things apply, store them properly to avoid ringwear.
Wolfe
Member
You'll have to excuse me but I'm not really sure what you mean by the bolded, might just be the wording.
canoli2006
Member
came in the mail today. Toro Y Moi's latest single So Many Details
also, question, how do you guys store your records?
i dont have a shelf currently, but i do have enough that they're wedged in between my bed and a book shelf. there's enough that no record is leaning on it's side or anything so it's like a shelf and everything has a plastic sleeve. and do you keep the records out of the cardboard sleeve and just sitting in the plastic sleeve? to prevent the cover wear ring?
If I may ask, what model turntable is that Sony?
Big thanks to the forum members in this thread for providing great advice. I ended up going with a Clearaudio Concept (TT), Rega Brio-R (Int amp), and Rega RS-1 (speakers).
instead of paying for expensive speaker cable; I decided to build my own speaker cables and found this site.
http://www.diyspeakercables.org/
instead of paying for expensive speaker cable; I decided to build my own speaker cables and found this site.
http://www.diyspeakercables.org/
PetriP-TNT
Member
What I meant was that if you don't store the records properly, you are bound to get ringwear no matter where the records are, heh.
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kitchenmotors
Banned
Got a few more things this past week, mostly as gifts.
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness reissue
Crystal Castles - II
Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robotos
Radical Face - Ghost
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness reissue
Crystal Castles - II
Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robotos
Radical Face - Ghost
FloppyDelux
Member
Got a few more things this past week, mostly as gifts.
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness reissue
just got that last night in the mail so awsome.
PetriP-TNT
Member
Do they skip? If they do, return them, otherwise it isn't worth the trouble. Maybe you could get a partial refund if you'd like to I guess. If the packaging was crappy then you could definitely get a refund. Where did you buy them?
Records get warped in the mail every now and then, but as long as it doesn't affect the playing it's not much of a trouble. Some/most are bit warped when they come out of the factory too. I got some records in the heatwave last summer that were shaped like friggin' chainsaw blades.
blame space
Banned
i have a copy of Fat Boys' Crushin in great condition
Where does one order spacers? I could use some for my Expedit.
PetriP-TNT
Member
^I use cardboard/LP mailers (not the prettiest solution), but I guess bookstores/IKEA should have something that fits.
In case of Expedit, full shelves with records standing in upright position (like 12 o'clock upwards) shouldn't cause too much stress.
In case of Expedit, full shelves with records standing in upright position (like 12 o'clock upwards) shouldn't cause too much stress.
Dr Frasier Crane
Member
Just sharing this here.
One of my favourite albums. So good, I own two copies. Just in case...
One of my favourite albums. So good, I own two copies. Just in case...
captainwhat
Member
Anyone from Boston here? Where are the best record stores? So far my favorites have been In Your Ear records and Store 54. I feel like there used to be a ton more but they've all closed down...
ThanksVision
Member
I have two records from my one of my favorite artists but both of them are sorta fucked up. None of my other records skip around like these do. So sad the records I wanted the most are busted. Oh and they are Actress's Splazsh and R.I.P
the records I wanted the most are busted. Oh and they are Actress's Splazsh and R.I.Pkitchenmotors
Banned
Some recent pickups. The Bjork vinyl was only $9.99.
outunderthestars
Banned
Thought I would post this here: I decided to treat myself to a couple of box sets.
"William Basinski's Disintegration Loops is being released in its entirety by Temporary Residence as an enormous box set that weighs 12lb. The set contains nine LPs, plus five CDs, a DVD and a 144 page book. It includes all four volumes of The Disintegration Loops, remastered and pressed to both CD and vinyl, plus two orchestral performances pressed to vinyl, the 63 minute film on DVD and a book featuring photos and liner notes by Basinski, Antony, David Tibet and others."
and:
Of course the first set arrives, and I find that someone spilled whiskey in my turntable.
Guess it is time for an upgrade. Any suggestions for a decent turntable in the $200 range?
"William Basinski's Disintegration Loops is being released in its entirety by Temporary Residence as an enormous box set that weighs 12lb. The set contains nine LPs, plus five CDs, a DVD and a 144 page book. It includes all four volumes of The Disintegration Loops, remastered and pressed to both CD and vinyl, plus two orchestral performances pressed to vinyl, the 63 minute film on DVD and a book featuring photos and liner notes by Basinski, Antony, David Tibet and others."
and:
Of course the first set arrives, and I find that someone spilled whiskey in my turntable.
Guess it is time for an upgrade. Any suggestions for a decent turntable in the $200 range?
PetriP-TNT
Member
^ I sound a broken record here, but I'd try to find some old hi-fi turntable for a decent price (Thorens, Marantz, Dual, Technics etc. or even Pioneer, Sony...). Good rule of thumb: if it looks good and it weights a ton it might actually be pretty good!
outunderthestars
Banned
outunderthestars
Banned
Great news!
DirtyYellowOcean
Neo Member
I just started spinning my vinyl's now I have one of those crappy Crosley Record Players FOR NOW! I know people hate them and rightfully so but it's all I have at my disposal for the moment! It didnt seem to be messing the vinyls up either, which is a good thing! I clean them with a solution and micro fiber cloth....
I spent a hundred bucks on a 7inch single of Washed Out's "feel it all around" with toro y moi's remix on the other side. It's 1 out of 300.
How is the live at Glasgow DVD? I've seen the shadowsphere tour 3 times and would love a good video version, but can't spring for the box set. Is it a complete live show? Full version of Sad and Lonely at the end?
Edit: I see live at Glasgow is listed as a CD on the packaging and also on discogs. I thought this was supposed to be a DVD release?
I think I've only spent about 80 on a black metal album. In my quest to own every Sunn O))) full length on vinyl though, I'm about to spend a lot more.
Just superb! I haven't heard one myself, but that clearaudio table is extremely well regarded, must sound great.
Have you thought about seperate stands for the speakers? Placing them farther apart ought to yield a much wider and more enveloping soundstage.
Also, please, where did you get that lovely piece of furniture your turntable & amp are sitting on?
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