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Turbinosamente posted:"we understand there is some confusion and we hope the air is clear soon." Nice
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:one of my favorite artists has a cassette club--making me wanna get one now, ugh CDs sound best but aren’t all that much fun to collect.
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Apr 27, 2021 22:50
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I use inner sleeves that have the plastic inside of paper so that I can write notes (while the disc is out of it, of course) if I need to without having to deal with getting scuffs from the lovely plain paper sleeves. Also, is it me or do the printed sleeves that come with some albums always suck? I just replaced the inners on everything I own and noticed as much scuffing on albums that had unique art on theirs as I did ones that just had the cheap plain sleeves.
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Apr 27, 2021 22:56
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:yeah this is also half of the appeal, ngl. 
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Apr 27, 2021 23:02
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Scones are Good posted:I use inner sleeves that have the plastic inside of paper so that I can write notes (while the disc is out of it, of course) if I need to without having to deal with getting scuffs from the lovely plain paper sleeves. Also, is it me or do the printed sleeves that come with some albums always suck? I just replaced the inners on everything I own and noticed as much scuffing on albums that had unique art on theirs as I did ones that just had the cheap plain sleeves. yea all the printed inner sleeves suck if they're anything more than just high gloss paper and even those suck too getting the discs out. release an album with your records in plain white sleeves with a separate lyrics sheet or art sheet or something. they always have the toughest static cling, are too tight and have seam splits everywhere from shipping.
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Apr 27, 2021 23:06
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Cemetry Gator posted:The only thing that's worse is when the sides aren't clearly labeled. Like, I have no idea what I'm listening to when I hear the last Sleater Kinney album, because the labels don't include any information as to what is side one and what is side two. But hey, you got your artistic labels, so good on you! I look at the matrix etching because they usually have an A or B at the end of the numbers. Enos Cabell posted:I refuse to believe anyone is actually buying cassettes to listen to. They are basically funko pops. All of this poo poo is. Otherwise why would anyone be tripping over each other to buy a Ninja Turtles LP for a hundred dollars or more? Scones are Good posted:I use inner sleeves that have the plastic inside of paper so that I can write notes (while the disc is out of it, of course) if I need to without having to deal with getting scuffs from the lovely plain paper sleeves. Also, is it me or do the printed sleeves that come with some albums always suck? I just replaced the inners on everything I own and noticed as much scuffing on albums that had unique art on theirs as I did ones that just had the cheap plain sleeves. Oh they're terrible and the cardstock ones are the worst of the bunch. They're great if you want to scuff the poo poo out of your records. They're always a really tight fit and sliding them out creates a static charge that makes it stick to the disc.
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Apr 27, 2021 23:09
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I just opened one that had the printed, tight inner sleeve and I could feel the friction and static as I got the thing out. Is there a go-to to buy if I want to nip this in the bud while my collection is tiny?
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Apr 27, 2021 23:28
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my problem with cassettes is where the hell do you get a new cassette player that isn't some incredibly ugly walmart boombox
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Apr 27, 2021 23:33
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Rolo posted:I just opened one that had the printed, tight inner sleeve and I could feel the friction and static as I got the thing out. Is there a go-to to buy if I want to nip this in the bud while my collection is tiny? It’s whatever you like. The MFSL ones are nice but expensive. A white paper sleeve with a poly liner is fine and less money. Whatever your place has. It’s very easy to spend as much money on bags and sleeves as on records themselves*, so don’t go too crazy. *If you only buy Mel Tormé records at flea markets.
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Apr 27, 2021 23:36
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abraham linksys posted:my problem with cassettes is where the hell do you get a new cassette player that isn't some incredibly ugly walmart boombox This is a self imposed problem. Get an old tape deck!
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Apr 27, 2021 23:36
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abraham linksys posted:my problem with cassettes is where the hell do you get a new cassette player that isn't some incredibly ugly walmart boombox My car is my cassette player
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Apr 27, 2021 23:40
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I’ve never cared for live albums, but after watching a video of the Ramones live at the rainbow in 1977, I was impressed how great they sounded. Made me realize that their power and intensity was never fully captured in the studio. I saw their second to last show when I was 15. They were still good, but not like this. https://youtu.be/Sp3zaeOyL7Q 
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Apr 27, 2021 23:45
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abraham linksys posted:my problem with cassettes is where the hell do you get a new cassette player that isn't some incredibly ugly walmart boombox You don't, from my understanding (techmoan videos) all the manufacturing for cassette players now is only the super cheap ones, and dolby doesn't license out the noise reduction tech anymore. A lot of old stuff still works fine, especially if you feel competent enough to replace a belt. When I get my second dose and two weeks out I plan on keeping an eye out at thrift shops and such just for the sake of having one to play the weird tape releases I haven't been able to listen to for a while. Cassettes would never be my first choice for anything but there have been some unique subcultures that have kept using them over the years.
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Apr 27, 2021 23:45
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Scones are Good posted:You don't, from my understanding (techmoan videos) all the manufacturing for cassette players now is only the super cheap ones, and dolby doesn't license out the noise reduction tech anymore. A lot of old stuff still works fine, especially if you feel competent enough to replace a belt. When I get my second dose and two weeks out I plan on keeping an eye out at thrift shops and such just for the sake of having one to play the weird tape releases I haven't been able to listen to for a while. Cassettes would never be my first choice for anything but there have been some unique subcultures that have kept using them over the years. Ive found thrift store shopping for electronics to be great during the pandemic. Lots of people cleaning out their basements or garages, slightly fewer shoppers probably. I’ve passed on stuff just cause I didn’t need another pair of neat speakers or three, or decent receivers that I knew I’d just never use. It’s probably going to come back to earth soon but it was good for a while. Still sucked for records.
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Apr 27, 2021 23:57
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ChocNitty posted:I’ve never cared for live albums, but after watching a video of the Ramones live at the rainbow in 1977, I was impressed how great they sounded. Made me realize that their power and intensity was never fully captured in the studio. I saw their second to last show when I was 15. They were still good, but not like this. The first Ramones album is so, so good, and I’m blown away every time I watch that video of them from 74.
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Apr 27, 2021 23:57
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Scones are Good posted:You don't, from my understanding (techmoan videos) all the manufacturing for cassette players now is only the super cheap ones, and dolby doesn't license out the noise reduction tech anymore. A lot of old stuff still works fine, especially if you feel competent enough to replace a belt. When I get my second dose and two weeks out I plan on keeping an eye out at thrift shops and such just for the sake of having one to play the weird tape releases I haven't been able to listen to for a while. Cassettes would never be my first choice for anything but there have been some unique subcultures that have kept using them over the years. There's actually one that doesn't use that cheap mechanism, but it's $350 iirc. Better off finding one at the thrift store.
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Apr 28, 2021 00:12
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  One of the vinyl I hold very near and dear. I got my first turntable from some rad old dude with a dope classic mustang in his driveway. Huge room dedicated to vintage audio gear and vinyl. "I mostly only deal with gear from 1985 and before" types. Hung out for a bit, when talking about music I mentioned The Doors, and on my way out he gave me this. It slaps. Nostalgia4Dogges fucked around with this message at 04:54 on Apr 28, 2021 |
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Apr 28, 2021 04:51
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Enos Cabell posted:Really hoping for Music is Rotted One Note to get a repress too. You might be in luck. Found this: https://www.factmag.com/2016/01/15/squarepusher-warp-deluxe-reissues/ quote:The electronic titans have today announced a series of deluxe Squarepusher reissues to be released later this year. They’re yet to reveal which albums will get the reissue treatment, but we’d guess that 1997’s Hard Normal Daddy and 1998’s Music Is Rotted One Note are near the top of the pile for albums, while mid-90s EPs like Port Rhombus and Big Loada are ripe for revisits. It's from 2016 but the feed me repress suggests this is still happening. Would like the chance to buy a new copy of Venus No.17.
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Apr 28, 2021 11:30
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Yakuza 0 from Laced Records Complete with cheesy pop jackets and what look to be fake obi.  6xLP 6xLP on black 2xLP Because Laced ships from the UK, it's another ~$38-40 for shipping to the US, at least for the box set. At almost $160, this is the most I've ever dropped on vinyl besides maybe the Final Fantasy IX box set. Doesn't ship until October. Choice tracks: Pledge of Demon 24 Hour Cindarella It's likely that Light in the Attic and/or Black Screen Records will have the 2xLP and the 6xLP (on black) stateside in the near future. Bloodplay it again fucked around with this message at 14:45 on Apr 29, 2021 |
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Apr 29, 2021 14:35
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My credit limit got upped but no one's selling the Rob Crow box set, just a single EP from it for $30. 
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Bloodplay it again posted:Yakuza 0 from Laced Records there's like exactly 5 songs from this game i actually love and of course most of them are on the 6xLP version. as ever, i do not actually want a giant box set soundtrack I will never listen to in full, and instead wish they'd just put out a little 7" of the songs I like the most or something. lemme get a Friday Night/Baka Mitati single
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Apr 29, 2021 17:54
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Got a new copy of Songs for the Deaf today. The inner sleeves are a lighter paper with a plastic lining on the inside and it's the best of anything I've gotten yet. Makes me realize how nice and comfy my other vinyl could be.
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Apr 29, 2021 19:01
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what is everyone's process for caring for their vinyl I just ordered this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X7SBCRZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 thankfully my turntable is enclosed, but, I got a lot of pets so hair and dander is everywhere all the time
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Rolo posted:Got a new copy of Songs for the Deaf today. Wait until you discover these.
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:what is everyone's process for caring for their vinyl I use a little sticky gel roller for pet hair etc and that's it. I've yet to see a need for more complicated cleaning methods. Ballz posted:Wait until you discover these. paper over plastic better than plastic all day, the mofi ones are annoying to cram back into the sleeve if it's a tight fit (hello VMP return to cookie mountain)
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Apr 29, 2021 20:38
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The Walrus posted:I use a little sticky gel roller for pet hair etc and that's it. I've yet to see a need for more complicated cleaning methods. used vinyl can also help with static build-up? But, I'm still new to all this.
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Apr 29, 2021 20:43
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:used vinyl You have a static brush in that pack.
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Apr 29, 2021 20:58
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Yes. I'm curious about overall "maintenance," of what you guys might do. I know some people who wipe it down with a static brush every time they swap vinyl.
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:Yes. I'm curious about overall "maintenance," of what you guys might do. I know some people who wipe it down with a static brush every time they swap vinyl. Before they play a record or before they put one away? I mean it’s a 20 second thing either way.
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:what is everyone's process for caring for their vinyl I essentially use the same tools as you ordered for my (mostly used) records. Everything gets hit with the microfiber brush on first play, or whenever I notice particles on a record. I just let the turntable spin a few revolutions with the brush on it, so it's really quick to do before playing a side. I use the liquid cleaning when something sounds or looks especially bad. Though it wouldn't hurt to use the fluid every time you buy a used record.
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The biggest thing that’s going to make your record sound bad if you’re listening to old dirty records is dust and poo poo getting on your stylus. It’s just as important to check that often. Clean back to front not side to side!
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:Yes. I'm curious about overall "maintenance," of what you guys might do. I know some people who wipe it down with a static brush every time they swap vinyl. Yes, you should absolutely do this. I do it between sides. Records have a fuckton of static unless you've done a wet cleaning, especially if you have a felt slip mat and are using paper sleeves.
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Apr 29, 2021 21:59
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rocket air blaster gets dust off record/stylus without touching
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I use one of those Onzow gel things to clean my stylus. I find that a fair amount of the stuff getting left on the stylus is fibers from my microfiber cloths. Need to find some better versions of those.
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abraham linksys posted:there's like exactly 5 songs from this game i actually love and of course most of them are on the 6xLP version. Yeah I'm with Abe on this one, give me a tight collection of the dancing/karaoke songs and I'd listen to that.
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Some guy said you can use a white magic eraser for stylus cleaning. No rubbing, just dipping the stylus into it a couple times. Anyone do this?
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Charlatan Eschaton posted:rocket air blaster gets dust off record/stylus without touching Um, are you sure that's for the thing you think it is?
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Rolo posted:Some guy said you can use a white magic eraser for stylus cleaning. No rubbing, just dipping the stylus into it a couple times. Anyone do this? Do not do this. Magic erasers are just sand paper.
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I wet vac all my records, brand new rice paper sleeves for each and before i drop the needle I use one of those mofi brushes and run it over the surface a couple times till satisfied. I heard that the Oznow gel pads are not great for Grado stylus so I bought a simple small brush designed to clean it. I do that before every session and nothing dirty ever gets a needle drop. everything gets cleaned before I put it on the turntable.
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Why are Iron Maiden records so absurdly over priced now? I remember them being like around 30 bucks and now the standard seems to be 60-70.
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