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It's basically a meme at this point but the Ikea Kallax shelves work great for record storage/placing your turntable upon. Each section holds probably 50 records.
I have the ELAC B6 speakers and love them. I need to add the subwoofer to get the full range of sound but the sound coming out of them is crystal clear. I arrived at that decision based on the audio forum postjack posted whose name escape me right now.
The closest IKEA to Knoxville is Atlanta. I found these shelves at Wal-Mart and think I'll get them as they seem to be the same idea as the Kallax.
I will have a little spending money, so I'm looking forward to checking out some local shops when I get time.
I have two of the 6-cube version of the BH&G units standing upright and they are excellent. They have vinyl inside and on top... and have for many years with no problems. The white ones look great.
I will have a little spending money, so I'm looking forward to checking out some local shops when I get time.
I have two of the 6-cube version of the BH&G units standing upright and they are excellent. They have vinyl inside and on top... and have for many years with no problems. The white ones look great.
As postjack alluded to, I had issue trusting anything from Wal-Mart, but they appeared solidly constructed when I looked at the display in store which I didn't expect. I saw a few reviews about using them for vinyl, but it's much better to hear a review from someone who has used them for years. Thanks.
Post by garageland on Dec 27, 2017 20:27:21 GMT -5
Gonna start auctioning off some vinyl, folk. Should have a completed list by the end of January. If you’re looking for something in particular, shoot me a PM. I’ll gladly tell you if I have it and give you dibs.
Post by thepeppers on Dec 30, 2017 16:40:02 GMT -5
Took a break on buying new vinyl over the past few months since I've been buying tickets for many of shows since moving to Asheville. I have a few new ones to unpack tonight from Christmas + a trip to the record store today.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jan 2, 2018 15:53:44 GMT -5
Bought Depeche Mode - Violator and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Orange today along with the shelf. If nothing else, I went to a couple local stores today. Each has their own genre base. Still need to go to a couple in town to scope them out. Next purchase will probably be that You Fail Me Redux splatter pressing that's coming out soon. Trying to plan it a little to keep spending at bay.
Bought Depeche Mode - Violator and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Orange today along with the shelf. If nothing else, I went to a couple local stores today. Each has their own genre base. Still need to go to a couple in town to scope them out. Next purchase will probably be that You Fail Me Redux splatter pressing that's coming out soon. Trying to plan it a little to keep spending at bay.
it's easy to go crazy with the purchases. IMO always better to take your time, eventually you'll decide what kind of music you really want to own on vinyl, and then you can focus in on that.
generally i'd avoid eBay. that's how you end up with a box of like twenty Neil Diamond records coming to your house for almost no money. which sounds great, sure, but do you know how often I get a hankering to throw on Neil Diamond's 1972 double live album "Hot August Night II"? never. then you end up giving all these neil diamond records to a friend and he makes some sort of table out of them for a coffee shop.
Bought Depeche Mode - Violator and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Orange today along with the shelf. If nothing else, I went to a couple local stores today. Each has their own genre base. Still need to go to a couple in town to scope them out. Next purchase will probably be that You Fail Me Redux splatter pressing that's coming out soon. Trying to plan it a little to keep spending at bay.
it's easy to go crazy with the purchases. IMO always better to take your time, eventually you'll decide what kind of music you really want to own on vinyl, and then you can focus in on that.
generally i'd avoid eBay. that's how you end up with a box of like twenty Neil Diamond records coming to your house for almost no money. which sounds great, sure, but do you know how often I get a hankering to throw on Neil Diamond's 1972 double live album "Hot August Night II"? never. then you end up giving all these neil diamond records to a friend and he makes some sort of table out of them for a coffee shop.
Right now, I'm looking more toward hitting albums that rank high on the all-time list. For example, both of those albums were top 25, I think, on the list I submitted here. I've listened to both probably hundreds of times over the last twenty years. It's reasonable to say I'll get use out of them. I went heavy in with CDs back in high school and college. I had at least 300 or 400 at one point. The logistics of storing that much is awful, so I'm mindful of that with this.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 2, 2018 17:10:33 GMT -5
Also, set up a discogs account and start keeping track of your collection if you haven't already. It's insanely helpful when out at a store and trying to think of some things you wanted to find or check and make sure you don't already have a copy of that. Once you hit a certain point it's easier to just check the app quickly. It'll be easier to set up now, before you buy a ton
Also, set up a discogs account and start keeping track of your collection if you haven't already. It's insanely helpful when out at a store and trying to think of some things you wanted to find or check and make sure you don't already have a copy of that. Once you hit a certain point it's easier to just check the app quickly. It'll be easier to set up now, before you buy a ton
That's how I discovered that app. Seems like every time I've been shopping at this one record store I end up buying a used Yes album. So one time I couldn't even remember which ones I had.
it's easy to go crazy with the purchases. IMO always better to take your time, eventually you'll decide what kind of music you really want to own on vinyl, and then you can focus in on that.
generally i'd avoid eBay. that's how you end up with a box of like twenty Neil Diamond records coming to your house for almost no money. which sounds great, sure, but do you know how often I get a hankering to throw on Neil Diamond's 1972 double live album "Hot August Night II"? never. then you end up giving all these neil diamond records to a friend and he makes some sort of table out of them for a coffee shop.
Right now, I'm looking more toward hitting albums that rank high on the all-time list. For example, both of those albums were top 25, I think, on the list I submitted here. I've listened to both probably hundreds of times over the last twenty years. It's reasonable to say I'll get use out of them. I went heavy in with CDs back in high school and college. I had at least 300 or 400 at one point. The logistics of storing that much is awful, so I'm mindful of that with this.
When we all put our lists together earlier this year, I was getting pretty serious with my record buying... I think I had something like 20-25 of my favorite albums on record from that list. Now, the number is at 51, and many of those that I don't own are either a) over $100 for any copy or b) not even on the format. It's a good route to go in filling in holes, for sure... it's just those great Volta or Puppy records in particular are ridiculously expensive.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jan 2, 2018 23:06:37 GMT -5
So how much should I be concerned with the platter being uneven? Records play fine. They just bounce. I've been reading and many say it's a matter of mass production. Just rather deal with it more than later.
Speaking of the discogs app, I haven't looked at it. Does it have a barcode scanner (where applicable) that narrows down the versions for you? That would be a tremendous help and some comic book collecting apps have this.
generally i'd avoid eBay. that's how you end up with a box of like twenty Neil Diamond records coming to your house for almost no money. which sounds great, sure, but do you know how often I get a hankering to throw on Neil Diamond's 1972 double live album "Hot August Night II"? never. then you end up giving all these neil diamond records to a friend and he makes some sort of table out of them for a coffee shop.
This seems like it might not be a hypothetical for you?
Speaking of the discogs app, I haven't looked at it. Does it have a barcode scanner (where applicable) that narrows down the versions for you? That would be a tremendous help and some comic book collecting apps have this.
The Android version does. Click search then tap the little barcode.
Speaking of the discogs app, I haven't looked at it. Does it have a barcode scanner (where applicable) that narrows down the versions for you? That would be a tremendous help and some comic book collecting apps have this.
The Android version does. Click search then tap the little barcode.
Same for iphone. I love their app when I am record shopping.
Gary Numan - Pleasure Principle Judas Priest - Stained Class Motor - Man Made Machine (never even heard of this, but it was cheap and features Martin Gore, Gary Numan, Douglas McCarthy from Nitzer Ebb... we'll see. If I don't like it I can always take it back)
So how much should I be concerned with the platter being uneven? Records play fine. They just bounce. I've been reading and many say it's a matter of mass production. Just rather deal with it more than later.
If it's an AT, then yes, their platters are off*. Spin fine, but not level.
So how much should I be concerned with the platter being uneven? Records play fine. They just bounce. I've been reading and many say it's a matter of mass production. Just rather deal with it more than later.
If it's an AT, then yes, their platters are off*. Spin fine, but not level.
So how much should I be concerned with the platter being uneven? Records play fine. They just bounce. I've been reading and many say it's a matter of mass production. Just rather deal with it more than later.
Is it a “wabble” (like slightly moving up and down) or is it sporatically bouncing? Most will do the “wabble” from time to time, if it’s that... a good mat and clamp might help if it is affecting your sound at all.
So how much should I be concerned with the platter being uneven? Records play fine. They just bounce. I've been reading and many say it's a matter of mass production. Just rather deal with it more than later.
Is it a “wabble” (like slightly moving up and down) or is it sporatically bouncing? Most will do the “wabble” from time to time, if it’s that... a good mat and clamp might help if it is affecting your sound at all.
Wabble. It's very consistent like the turntable is just uneven as sos said.
Is it a “wabble” (like slightly moving up and down) or is it sporatically bouncing? Most will do the “wabble” from time to time, if it’s that... a good mat and clamp might help if it is affecting your sound at all.
Wabble. It's very consistent like the turntable is just uneven as sos said.
I may be completely wrong on this, but I think that’s normal. Even the older record players back in the day wabbled a little. As long as it does not affect the sound, you should be good. Mine has a slight wabble sometimes.