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re: Audiophile/Vinyl Thread - Post Pics, Advice, Questions, Setups, etc.
Posted on 12/11/14 at 12:00 pm to JumpingTheShark
Posted on 12/11/14 at 12:00 pm to JumpingTheShark
I can't listen to the hidden track on the label because my turntable auto returns when it goes that far. Doh!
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Posted on 12/11/14 at 2:10 pm to SUB
I haven't tried it yet, I was hesitant because I feel like it would frick up my stylus
Posted on 12/11/14 at 5:19 pm to JumpingTheShark
Today's purchase:
Dr John plays Mac Rebennack
Just the doctor and the keys.... Buttah
Dr John plays Mac Rebennack
Just the doctor and the keys.... Buttah
Posted on 12/11/14 at 9:31 pm to JumpingTheShark
Universal Records going up 25-65% on specific vinyl.
This was posted on reddit sent to shop owners:
LINK
This was posted on reddit sent to shop owners:
LINK
Posted on 12/11/14 at 11:46 pm to JumpingTheShark
These came in today. Record store sent a free slipmat, as well:
Posted on 12/12/14 at 9:46 am to ag3ntpurpl3
What's the difference in an acrylic platter and a basic one?
Posted on 12/12/14 at 10:03 am to UMRealist
Acrylic platter is heavier and reduces little vibrations that distorts the sound.
Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:03 pm to JumpingTheShark
I will not let this thread die.
Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:17 pm to UMRealist
quote:
What's the difference in an acrylic platter and a basic one?
Metal platters (lighter ones) may pick up a slight "ringing" sound due to vibrations. The trick in a platter is to have one that is "dead", meaning one that won't transfer any vibrations from the belt, plinth, or motor and transfer it through the platter to the record to the cantilever.
VPI, interestingly, moved away from acrylic and over to an aluminum platter. They are designed well and don't transfer any vibrations. They are also 2" thick.
There are as many philosophies on proper platter materials as Wings and Wongs in a Chinese phone book though.
Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:27 pm to Marco Esquandolas
When I get a little more free time, I will post some info regarding table set up.
Setting up a table correctly is crucial to getting the best out of the entire record playback system. I can't stress that enough.
Some things on the set up check list:
VTA--Vertical Tracking Angle
VTF--Vertical Tracking Force
VRA--Vertical Rake Angle
Azimuth
Leveling
Isolation
Cartridge Loading (for MC carts)
Cartridge Capacitance (for MM carts)
Platter speed (33.33 rpm)
I set many tables up for folks around the GNO area and a proper set up usually takes a couple hours.
Enjoy the listen...
Setting up a table correctly is crucial to getting the best out of the entire record playback system. I can't stress that enough.
Some things on the set up check list:
VTA--Vertical Tracking Angle
VTF--Vertical Tracking Force
VRA--Vertical Rake Angle
Azimuth
Leveling
Isolation
Cartridge Loading (for MC carts)
Cartridge Capacitance (for MM carts)
Platter speed (33.33 rpm)
I set many tables up for folks around the GNO area and a proper set up usually takes a couple hours.
Enjoy the listen...
Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:39 pm to ag3ntpurpl3
Good, I like this thread a lot and I am glad you are getting something out of it. Planning on making a trip to the record store tomorrow. Will update OP when I get back
Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:56 pm to JumpingTheShark
Shark, over the Thanksgiving break, I spent about 7 hours in Forever Young records in Arlington (360 at I-20). This place is huge (11,000 sq. ft.) and has just about any piece of vinyl you could imagine. I found a few things I'd been searching a while for in there.
I also popped into Josey records--it is not in the same league as Forever Young.
I also popped into Josey records--it is not in the same league as Forever Young.
Posted on 12/13/14 at 12:29 am to JumpingTheShark
I joined Hastings free club and got $10 off a $20 purchase so I picked up The Head & The Heart self-titled (which I highly recommend) and "Blue Slide Park" by Mac Miller (guilty pleasure).
Posted on 12/13/14 at 8:28 am to Marco Esquandolas
I've bren meaning to go there, I have been hanging out at good records a lot (the redhead guy in there is cool) do they get new stuff in there? Like new artists?
Posted on 12/13/14 at 9:33 am to ag3ntpurpl3
Update OP with new pictures of my actual setup and pictures of my collection instead of typing them out
Posted on 12/13/14 at 5:00 pm to JumpingTheShark
This is one hobby I really need help even getting started in.
Posted on 12/13/14 at 5:23 pm to UMRealist
You came to the right place, I'm a beginner as well but we have some guys in here that are really into it. Everyone is happy to answer questions, got any equipment yet?
Posted on 12/13/14 at 5:26 pm to JumpingTheShark
zilch
Posted on 12/13/14 at 5:31 pm to UMRealist
Got your eye on anything?
Posted on 12/13/14 at 5:36 pm to JumpingTheShark
So I would need to get a phono pre-amp before I could hook up a turntable to my surround sound system? How can I find out if my receiver already has the right hook up?
And could I go out and buy a old school turntable?
And could I go out and buy a old school turntable?
This post was edited on 12/13/14 at 5:37 pm
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