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re: Audiophile/Vinyl Thread - Post Pics, Advice, Questions, Setups, etc.

Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:38 pm to
Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 6:38 pm to
The Ocean,

Here are some pics of my steamer...






You can hold the nozzle just a half inch above the record and won't harm it--I promise!

I usually work the entire LP surface from the outer edge to the inner edge--I don't go in circles like the needle would ride, but outer to inner in sections, turning the record a quarter turn and then work on another section. It is easier to turn the record and keep the steamer in place--it is easy to topple the steamer--water doesn't come out, but it can be cumbersome at times.

Once you do a few, you will come up with your own geeky method.

Just use a damp square kitchen sponge to absorb the excess DISTILLED WATER off the record surface.

To dry, use something soft and lint free--like a cloth baby's diaper.






Just put a dish towel under the record and steam away!




This post was edited on 2/1/16 at 6:42 pm
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Tittleman's Crest
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 7:29 pm to
Can I use my gf's steam cleaner? Similar to this?







Would be a game changer if so.
Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11427 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 7:56 pm to
Sure--steam is steam!

But really--you can, as long as it has a nozzle that allows a more direct spray.


Posted by KarlMalonesFlipPhone
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 9:06 pm to


Currently spinning Leif Vollbekk - North Americana. First heard this guy when he was opening up for Gregory Alan Isakov and I was blown away. He's a superb musician and really put on an amazing show. I talked to him after the show and he couldn't have been nicer or more humble. His music falls under singer/songwriter/Americana and is perfect for a mellow night

Here's a link to his album
Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11427 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 9:15 pm to
I am not a big Americana fan, but I will check it out...you never know. I will always give new stuff a spin.

I have tried numerous times to get into Jason Isbell to no avail--hell, my old frat brother is his drummer, so I gave it an extra effort, but alas--not for me. Same with Wilco.

On a side note--most of the albums you guys post pics of here with what you are currently listening to, I actually check them out online or on Rhapsody. I have discovered a bunch of new stuff!

Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 9:18 pm to
Now on...





Horace Silver--"Silver 'N Brass"...United Artists Records 1975.
Posted by KarlMalonesFlipPhone
Member since Sep 2015
3848 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 9:29 pm to
How the hell can you not get into Isbell but I hear you, different strokes for different folks.

I really enjoy seeing everyone's pictures because like you said, turns me on to new stuff

Posted by KarlMalonesFlipPhone
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 9:41 pm to


Don't think I need to say much about Otis.

Thanks for the album Ryan, you lurking son of a bitch
Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11427 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 10:42 pm to
On now...




Linda Ronstadt with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra--"'Round Midnight"...

This is actually a 3 LP box of which all 3 albums were released individually...

"What's New"...1983
"Lush Life"...1984
"Sentimental Reasons...1986

Linda Ronstadt teamed up with the master Nelson Riddle and cut 3 complete albums covering a plethora of Big Band and classic jazz standards.

If you want an idea of what these are about, check out the first one, "What's New". Linda has one of the most powerful voices I've ever heard, and an incredible range to boot. The music contained here is really some beautiful stuff. It can be easily found on almost all music services.


Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11427 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 10:49 pm to
Up next and closing out tonight...





"Fare Thee Well--50 Years of the Grateful Dead"...7 DVD + 12 CD box from this past July 4th weekend at Soldier Field, Chicago.

Will listen to 7/3/15 set 1 tonight.

They really did a great job with this box--the recordings are excellent and the camera work is pretty darn good too--even if Phil can't sing worth a damn

Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11427 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 11:18 pm to
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Will need to pick up a couple of RCA cables. This might be a stupid question, but is there any noticeable difference with RCA cables? My plan was to swing by RadioShack and grab a few, but wanted to see if anyone had any info regarding these--will a $10 cable perform the same as a $35 cable?



For a table to phono stage, I always like a cable with good shielding, as it carries a very low voltage signal and any outside "noise" has a chance of interfering.

With that said, you probably won't get much of a difference between a $10 and a $30 cable. However, if you get near $80 or so, there are some cables that have better wire, better shielding, and better soldering at the barrel connectors. Check out The Cable Company and Blue Jean Cables.

Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
9115 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 3:31 am to
Collecting some of my favorite vinyl but no phono setup yet due to lack of room at our current place...

Still, a huge thanks from an outsider looking to get into the game soon...will be asking for advice eventually

Posted by UMRealist
Member since Feb 2013
35360 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:41 am to
Gotbmy table almost a week ago and I've only just now gotten to spin my first record all the way through thanks to work drama.I'm good to start it up for real now though. I'm going to go by a local store today I've heard some gold things about to see whatbi can find.

Question:Is there a good online second hand store?
This post was edited on 2/2/16 at 7:42 am
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 2/2/16 at 8:30 am to
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Leif Vollbekk - North Americana



Listening to this right now on YouTube and I dig it. Seems like you and I have similar tastes in music.
Posted by KarlMalonesFlipPhone
Member since Sep 2015
3848 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 3:23 pm to
Nice, glad you like it. It does seem that we have similar tastes. See if you like Gregory alan isakov, he's one of my favorites.

the stable song

Amsterdam

Let me know if you have any must listen to bands that you think I would like.

Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11427 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:57 pm to
Starting early tonight...







A top 10 of all time (IMHO) Dead show...

Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, CA, 11/10/67...

The boys were firing on all cylinders this night--this is one of the 30 complete shows from the "30 Trips Around The Sun" box that was released a few months ago.

The vinyl of this show, which I posted a few pages back, was released on 1/19/16. I am listening to it again tonight but on CD insteadt--it's that jammin'!


Pigpen--

Posted by BigOrangeBri
Nashville- 4th & 19
Member since Jul 2012
12296 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:17 pm to


Derek and the Dominos- Layla and other assorted love songs

First Pressing-1970 ATCO Records

Executive Producer- Tom Dowd
Posted by river_man
On the banks of the Mississippi
Member since Feb 2015
876 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:28 pm to


Nick Drake's debut album "Five Leaves Left"

The English poet/singer-songwriter achieved his guitar style through alternative tunings, which he loved to experiment with to accompany his dark and haunting melodies.

The title of the record is a reference to the old Rizla cigarette papers packet, which contained a printed note near the end saying "Only five leaves left".
This post was edited on 2/2/16 at 7:33 pm
Posted by BigOrangeBri
Nashville- 4th & 19
Member since Jul 2012
12296 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:33 pm to
Also thought he was Satan. Tons of mental issues, but he made beautifully dark music.

Been wanting to get some of his stuff on vinyl forever.
Posted by river_man
On the banks of the Mississippi
Member since Feb 2015
876 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:38 pm to
Was def a tortured soul, but most of my favorite artists are/were...
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