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NeoGuff
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Wrong!
The greatest of the OT
Empire strikes back is the greatest of the OT
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
This stuff is dynamite. The packaging says two scoops, but I fear that would kill me. One is plenty. Even with one scoop I feel like a fucking God. I burst into the gym like a feral beast feeling like I can lift mountains. If the gym was empty, I'd be screaming after every rep just to release a bit more energy.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
3 more to the pile. Frank Turner is a back catalog item for me. I continue down my Tom Waits rabbit hole.
nightmare-slain
Banned
What player/speaker set up do you have for your records?3 more to the pile. Frank Turner is a back catalog item for me. I continue down my Tom Waits rabbit hole.
I have a cheap shitty player (can't remember the brand) and crappy speakers. Not sure if I want to invest in a better set up. I only have maybe 10 records. I gave up buying them and was thinking of selling the records but might be willing to give it another shot
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Maiden Voyage
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Record player is an Audio-technica LP120. I've got two headshells--one with an AT VMN540ML and one with a Nagaoka MP-110. The latter is more of an everyday cart and the former is for critical listening (giving 100% of attention to the music). I added a cork/rubber mat and Teac wash paper to help curb static. Both help but do not eliminate.
I use the phono stage on my receiver, which is a Marantz NR1200.
That powers a pair of Kef R500 speakers.
I recently upgraded my subwoofer to a Kef Kube10b.
I think it's up to what exactly you want from the records. They're inconvenient and expensive. I enjoy the larger artwork & liner notes. I love the act of sitting down and giving attention to the music. I enjoy getting up to flip the record over. It's a bit meditative for me.
If you want to financially support the artists you love, without needing to pay $20-60 a record, just buy their music off Bandcamp or some other music store. CDs are incredibly cheap these days as well.
Vinyl is not for the feint of heart.
That said, what are you selling and how much do you want for it?
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nightmare-slain
Banned
That's some serious set up. Not sure I could get anywhere near that. Most of my money goes on my PC lol. My player was like maybe £120 and speakers about £60 lol. I don't know about receivers but i guess I wouldn't mind buying something like that Audio Technica LP120 and if I could then connecting some decent speakers to it. That's probably as far as I'd like to go. I wouldn't get a receiver (unless it was absolutely needed) or buy headshells.Record player is an Audio-technica LP120. I've got two headshells--one with an AT VMN540ML and one with a Nagaoka MP-110. The latter is more of an everyday cart and the former is for critical listening (giving 100% of attention to the music). I added a cork/rubber mat and Teac wash paper to help curb static. Both help but do not eliminate.
I use the phono stage on my receiver, which is a Marantz NR1200.
That powers a pair of Kef R500 speakers.
I recently upgraded my subwoofer to a Kef Kube10b.
I think it's up to what exactly you want from the records. They're inconvenient and expensive. I enjoy the larger artwork & liner notes. I love the act of sitting down and giving attention to the music. I enjoy getting up to flip the record over. It's a bit meditative for me.
If you want to financially support the artists you love, without needing to pay $20-60 a record, just buy their music off Bandcamp or some other music store. CDs are incredibly cheap these days as well.
Vinyl is not for the feint of heart.
That said, what are you selling and how much do you want for it?
I can't remember what records I have lol. Probably the only one you'd be interested in is The Gaslight Anthem - The 59 Sound (if you don't already own it). They've been sitting in my cupboard for years. I'd sell them on eBay but don't know the best way to pack them. Was thinking of just donating them to a charity shop or something.
edit: the records i have are
gas light anthem - 59 sound
paramore - after laughter
beatles - one
the longshot - love is for losers
foxboro hot tubs - stop drop and roll
blink 182 - california
green day - revolution radio
green day - american idiot
pale waves - my mind makes noises
chvrches - the bones of what you believe
i used to have more but for some reason they were skipping? i don't know why and i returned them lol. probably it was just my shitty player. i went through a stage were i really wanted to get into it so i gues it's like a beginner set up i have lol. i have some cleaning kits and shit
maybe i will just stick to streaming and try the bandcamp thing to support artists more. i would buy CDs but have no way of playing them.
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Maiden Voyage
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I use Discogs to keep track of what I own and what I want. You can buy and sell there too. Your parcel service of choice most likely has specific corrugate boxes for vinyl. Mine all come in the same sort of packaging, even the ones from overseas.That's some serious set up. Not sure I could get anywhere near that. Most of my money goes on my PC lol. My player was like maybe £120 and speakers about £60 lol. I don't know about receivers but i guess I wouldn't mind buying something like that Audio Technica LP120 and if I could then connecting some decent speakers to it. That's probably as far as I'd like to go. I wouldn't get a receiver (unless it was absolutely needed) or buy headshells.
I can't remember what records I have lol. Probably the only one you'd be interested in is The Gaslight Anthem - The 59 Sound (if you don't already own it). They've been sitting in my cupboard for years. I'd sell them on eBay but don't know the best way to pack them. Was thinking of just donating them to a charity shop or something.
edit: the records i have are
gas light anthem - 59 sound
paramore - after laughter
beatles - one
the longshot - love is for losers
foxboro hot tubs - stop drop and roll
blink 182 - california
green day - revolution radio
green day - american idiot
pale waves - my mind makes noises
chvrches - the bones of what you believe
i used to have more but for some reason they were skipping? i don't know why and i returned them lol. probably it was just my shitty player. i went through a stage were i really wanted to get into it so i gues it's like a beginner set up i have lol. i have some cleaning kits and shit
maybe i will just stick to streaming and try the bandcamp thing to support artists more. i would buy CDs but have no way of playing them.
An AT LP120 comes with its own phono stage. You only need a separate amplifier or receiver if you buy passive speakers. Plenty come powered or active these days. Active speakers just mean the amplification is built in.
You can put together a decent enough system for $1k. It all just depends on what you want from it. For 90% of people, streaming or digital is the way to go.
I’m just a weirdo.
BossLackey
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I'm not jealous. I'm not jealous. I'm not jealous. I'm not jealous.
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A man with good taste right here.
Cyberpunkd
Member
Was just going to post - got Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro for my digital piano. I used cheap RH-5 that came with a piano, even my piano teacher that hates everything related to technology was like - get better headphones.
West Texas CEO
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Suitable for the dickless Alpha male.This stuff is dynamite. The packaging says two scoops, but I fear that would kill me. One is plenty. Even with one scoop I feel like a fucking God. I burst into the gym like a feral beast feeling like I can lift mountains. If the gym was empty, I'd be screaming after every rep just to release a bit more energy.
nightmare-slain
Banned
Exciting I know but I bought an electricity plug meter thing to measure power at the wall.
Bought it to see exactly how much power my PC is using. Noticed I'm using quite a bit more electricity since I built it and was curious how much it's costing me to run it. Good thing is that energy prices should be dropping in a couple months.
Bought it to see exactly how much power my PC is using. Noticed I'm using quite a bit more electricity since I built it and was curious how much it's costing me to run it. Good thing is that energy prices should be dropping in a couple months.
Alex Anderson
Member
A $10 fan at CVS to help me stay sane with the sound of all the cars buzzing by outside. 40% off coupon ftw
darrylgorn
Member
Couldn't resist this one. Would best describe it as musk and spicy. It's a strong scent that will last you throughout the day so don't go for it unless you're fine with others noticing.
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Maiden Voyage
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CatsGamesWhatever
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$15 CDN at thrift store. I would estimate over 1000+ cards but I'm not counting it. What happened? Death? Some misguided soul red pilled finally"growing up" to be an Alpha Chad? Parents throwing out at one point a beloved collection thoughtlessly? A move made to downsize? Sadness comes to mind when I think how it ended up there. I don't know anything about card games though. Bonus pic of my cat Grizz who claimed the box as I put it on his bed.
John Marston
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Just picked up my framed "Breaking Bad" signed picture, with a bonus "Heisenberg" tag by Cranston
Sorry for the reflections, was too lazy to take down the frame from my wall
Sorry for the reflections, was too lazy to take down the frame from my wall
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
THIS MONTH ON NINTENDO SWITCH
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Burning Blade
Gold Member
I preordered the Analog Duo, probably will need an everdrive at some point or
I’m going to be in the poorhouse.
Found an awesome circa 1980s globe in great condition. Still has the USSR!
Got my daughter her first retros!
And what the fuck…who doesn’t need a Metal Slug slot machine!?
I’m going to be in the poorhouse.
Found an awesome circa 1980s globe in great condition. Still has the USSR!
Got my daughter her first retros!
And what the fuck…who doesn’t need a Metal Slug slot machine!?
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
awwww... Good fatherI preordered the Analog Duo, probably will need an everdrive at some point or
I’m going to be in the poorhouse.
Found an awesome circa 1980s globe in great condition. Still has the USSR!
Got my daughter her first retros!
And what the fuck…who doesn’t need a Metal Slug slot machine!?
.one question!!! Where did you get this Metal Slug slot machine?
nightmare-slain
Banned
£400 vet bill.
Worth every penny because my cat is safe and healthy now. Had to put it on my credit card and I'll pay a bit off each week I get paid for the next while.
Can't remember the details but it was £95 just for my cat to be seen as an emergency appointment (would've been £295 if it was out of hours or on a sunday!), £60 in medication for at home, and £60 because they had to shave off a lot of her fur. She had to be put under anaesthetic and have stuff dripped into her but I can't remember the cost of all that.
My neighbour is a fucking idiot and I swear I find out if it's illegal what he's been doing then I'll be reporting him to the police.
Worth every penny because my cat is safe and healthy now. Had to put it on my credit card and I'll pay a bit off each week I get paid for the next while.
Can't remember the details but it was £95 just for my cat to be seen as an emergency appointment (would've been £295 if it was out of hours or on a sunday!), £60 in medication for at home, and £60 because they had to shave off a lot of her fur. She had to be put under anaesthetic and have stuff dripped into her but I can't remember the cost of all that.
My neighbour is a fucking idiot and I swear I find out if it's illegal what he's been doing then I'll be reporting him to the police.
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UnravelKatharsis
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A box of panatelas, they came with a couple freebies. Having a poker game this weekend so I like to give out cigars without breaking the bank.
n0razi
Member
This stuff is dynamite. The packaging says two scoops, but I fear that would kill me. One is plenty. Even with one scoop I feel like a fucking God. I burst into the gym like a feral beast feeling like I can lift mountains. If the gym was empty, I'd be screaming after every rep just to release a bit more energy.
Theres 300mg of caffeine... 3 cups of coffee would probably do the same and cost less
Ehh... I had to drop $6k on an emergency spleen removal for my dog. Had to put it on 2 cards, and worst part is she didnt make it, so had to drop another $200 for cremation and transport =/
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Shifty1897
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Look at this!
Going in the man cave of the new house. So excited.
Going in the man cave of the new house. So excited.
Really cool. Where did you get these from?Look at this!
Going in the man cave of the new house. So excited.
Shifty1897
Member
Newberg, OR Night Market. Vendor was Freckled Lion. Looks like he has an Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreckledLionWorkshop?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1492470843
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Coffee doesn't contain Beta-Alanine, which is arguably the most important ingredient in pre workout supplements.
Soltype
Member
You ever tried Redcon1's stuff?, If you have, how does it compare?This stuff is dynamite. The packaging says two scoops, but I fear that would kill me. One is plenty. Even with one scoop I feel like a fucking God. I burst into the gym like a feral beast feeling like I can lift mountains. If the gym was empty, I'd be screaming after every rep just to release a bit more energy.
Pulled these Brembos off the 08 Audi Q7 for around $100. They're getting painted and put on the GTI I'm trying to fix up.
Caffeine is the basis for all of it. Pre-workout in general is a multi-billion dollar scam for influencers to get rich by promoting extreme high margin product.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
There are a lot of pre-workout supplements that are trash and do nothing for you. They're pretty much just caffeine, which isn't really going to benefit your workout sessions. It'll give you a boost of energy, but you could get the same result by downing an energy drink. I've taken poor quality pre-workout sups before that really did very little, if anything at all, for my workout.
Then there are some, like the one I'm using, that provide a real benefit. The proof is in the pudding. When I take this pre-workout I'm able to pull out more reps and sets during my workout. This is exceptionally beneficial when it comes to leg day! It's money well spent for me.
Putonahappyface
Gold Member
I'm very jealous.Just picked up my framed "Breaking Bad" signed picture, with a bonus "Heisenberg" tag by Cranston
Sorry for the reflections, was too lazy to take down the frame from my wall
Putonahappyface
Gold Member
All I need is a cup of coffee, cereal and a banana and I'm screaming to go to the gym.
Barneyco
Member
Damn that's rough. Sorry to hear that.
Burning Blade
Gold Member
Facebook Marketplace. The missus is always looking for arcades for me and when she found this I couldn’t say no.awwww... Good father
one question!!! Where did you get this Metal Slug slot machine?
fran.fernandez
Member
Rog Ally
Btw I sold my oled switch
Btw I sold my oled switch
Bought an 8 terabyte harddrive. The plan is to consolidate all of the junk I have in my old hard drives. It's crazy how time flies when I used to buy 250 gig for about the same price.
Also tested out my old gaming pc that I used back during the ps3 era for FF14 and surprisingly it still works. With that said I just plan on moving my music and picts from that to the new hard drive and junking the thing. Runs on windows 7 and it should have had a gtx460. I did have some trouble getting it to boot back up after I had turned it off but managed to get it back on. Didn't try any of the games I had installed on their. I might just do that tomorrow.
Also tested out my old gaming pc that I used back during the ps3 era for FF14 and surprisingly it still works. With that said I just plan on moving my music and picts from that to the new hard drive and junking the thing. Runs on windows 7 and it should have had a gtx460. I did have some trouble getting it to boot back up after I had turned it off but managed to get it back on. Didn't try any of the games I had installed on their. I might just do that tomorrow.
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Maiden Voyage
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Supposedly the final pressing.
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Con_Z_ǝdʇ
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Supposedly the final pressing.
Ah man, now i need a copy too! If it wasn't already bad enough with buying vinyls this year, you certainly made it worse.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
I found out about these guys only about a month ago or something. Was bummed their vinyl collection was seemingly sold out. It was fate to see the new pressings. I am really tempted to buy out their entire discography but I've been buying too much lately.Ah man, now i need a copy too! If it wasn't already bad enough with buying vinyls this year, you certainly made it worse.
Con_Z_ǝdʇ
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This year is just crazy in regards to quality releases and new discoveries. Then you tell yourself this is the last one i buy... but suddenly you click on the wrong link and then... Fuuuck!
ProgenitorCastle
Banned
Callisto Protocol Day 1 edition sealed...it was on sale too XD