The Vinyl Thread

BlankFlag · 2024-07-18T14:10:42.543Z

So I recently bought a gen7 iPod classic and am annoyed that most records don’t come with digital download. I’m trying to get fully away from streaming, but I also don’t want to but the record and CD. I’m just being a whiny pee pants.

Wolf-Rami · 2024-07-18T16:01:23.751Z

Yeah, they stopped giving download codes like five years ago. I used to be obsessive about the vinyl having the code, but after having had my iTunes library completely destroyed twice or thrice, I just can’t be bothered anymore.

BlankFlag · 2024-07-18T16:11:40.971Z

Oof! That’s a huge bummer! Thankfully some of the smaller labels still do it. Also if I buy the record from bandcamp I get the downloads as well.

MurkyFreddery · 2024-07-18T21:01:36.354Z

I’m off streaming completely now.

I got a phono stage that has USB out, so I just rip the record to MP3 on first listen.

Mine’s a Vincent, but I think Art and Rega both make them from £100-ish.

https://www.alpinesoft.co.uk/

proskynesis · 2024-08-28T20:29:41.121Z

I love Mississippi records

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jaekae · 2024-08-29T13:40:24.650Z

Im impressed you can remember which ones dont listen to anymore when have that many

DimensionsTomorrow · 2024-08-31T00:03:37.928Z

That compilation looks great. I love this kind of stuff. I’ll keep my eyes open for a copy!

Lately I’ve been enjoying the You’re Not From Around Here comp from Numero (and the sequel They Move in the Night). Looking forward to the third one in the trilogy.

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Switchzik · 2024-10-03T17:38:10.503Z

I bought the AFX ambient work reissue vinyl few months ago because I love this record and I wanted to finally get into vinyls.

Now they’re shipping and I didn’t manage to buy a turn table

What would you guys recommend?
I’m not sure I much I should spend but I don’t need to most expensive, just something correct. I also have an amplifier, if that count.

Thank!

BlankFlag · 2024-10-03T17:43:59.929Z

I really enjoy my Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB. Obviously a SL1200 ripoff but does the job.

jiffybox · 2024-10-04T03:11:43.170Z

I upgraded from a cheaper AT to the Fluance RT81 Turntable with AT95E Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Adjustable Counterweight - Piano White earlier this year as I went down a vinyl rabbit hole and I’ve been very pleased with it. Probably best turntable I’ve owned and for the give or take $250 I paid for it, it’s a steal. Fluance decks are held in pretty high regard it seems.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0961BP3F1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Switchzik · 2024-10-04T20:47:39.288Z

Thanks @BlankFlag and @jiffybox !
They seems to be reasonably priced, I’ll have a look more in detail.

DimensionsTomorrow · 2024-10-06T01:12:57.540Z

Switchzik:

bought the AFX ambient work reissue vinyl few months ago because I love this record and I wanted to finally get into vinyls.

Your post reminded me that I was meaning to pick up a copy. It arrived today.

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kairos · 2024-10-06T07:51:40.569Z

That pic had me checking the Sound Burger manual and realising the 45 adapter is meant to sit on top of LPs during play

Also: My SB plays about 2% fast. Noticeable on certain tracks. Anyone else have the same? Leaning towards returning. Random advice somewhere cautioned against trying to adjust it yourself, because it’s too fragile

Switchzik · 2024-10-07T08:52:18.622Z

Nice !

I also got mine and it’s busted on one corner
I’m not very happy.

Also mine doesn’t have the black on white side cover … Odd.

DimensionsTomorrow · 2024-10-07T08:56:29.955Z

Switchzik:

Also mine doesn’t have the black on white side cover … Odd.

Yeah, I think the obi only comes on the Japanese one.

DimensionsTomorrow · 2024-10-07T11:53:45.599Z

kairos:

My SB plays about 2% fast

I haven’t noticed anything off on mine. Does the 7” adapter slow it down by 2% by chance?

The only issue I have with mine is that occasionally I get slightly warped vinyl that is a bit wonky because you don’t have any tone arm adjustments (I miss my Technics). Other than that I love mine.

Switchzik · 2024-10-14T16:00:56.413Z

I finally found a local second hand Technics that seems to be just the right tool for the job.
Direct drive, fully automatic with quartz lock, 150 bucks.

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Switchzik · 2024-10-16T16:20:17.809Z

Now getting into buying vinyls. Nobody told me that it’s so expensive and many are hard to find

What’s your hunting strategy? Online store, eBay, vinyl shops?
I’m in Europe.

BlankFlag · 2024-10-16T16:26:51.979Z

For out of print and harder to find stuff I use discogs. I also have my entire collection logged on discogs so I don’t buy duplicates and have records for insurance. I try to buy new directly from the artists and labels whenever possible. Bandcamp or the artist’s website. Ngl, amazon has a surprising amount of classics.

Switchzik · 2024-10-18T17:59:13.690Z

BlankFlag:

I try to buy new directly from the artists and labels whenever possible

Didn’t even think about that
But most of what I want is out of print unfortunately.
I’ll go slow but try to get the few nice records I really enjoy.

So far I can tell that getting a TT led me to listen music properly again and rediscover lot of good tracks.