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I just bought my first turntable. I used to consider listening to music to be among my main hobbies, but thanks to the omnipresence of digital streaming, it's been relegated to more of a background role in my life. I bought a handful of my favorite albums and I'm really looking forward to reconnecting with music.
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Apr 1, 2021 18:24
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stealie72 posted:Yeah, exactly why I'm here. In my 4.5 decades, I've been a musician for most of it, a DJ, a program director, and the owner/curator of a multi-thousand CD collection. Music is my medium, it's what makes my brain work, and is the rabbit hole I fall down. I bought a CD player in 89 with my paper route christmas tip money, and spent every gift giving holiday collecting money to improve my system and buy CDs through HS and College. Feel ya' on nearly every point. I also got a U-turn orbit! It doesn't even come for three more weeks and I already have a stack of records a foot high and a bunch more in the mail.
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Apr 2, 2021 03:28
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Man, it hurts having just gotten into this to find albums that had a limited release recently, are already sold out, and now going for obscene prices. I feel like I'm snapping everything up that's available due to FOMO.
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Apr 5, 2021 01:05
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I'm mostly interested in early to mid 2000s IDM and like 75% of the records I am interested go for some obscene amount. Of course, my favorite album of all time is like $500. Oh well, I guess it's fun to dream!
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Apr 9, 2021 16:20
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Schremp Howard posted:https://twitter.com/cloudshillmusic/status/1384924929271943177 I wonder if there will be represses of just the main albums. I don't want any of the extra stuff or the fancy box. I just want the main six at a somewhat reasonable price.
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Apr 22, 2021 01:42
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Turbinosamente posted:Was that Gradius 2 in front of it? I say give into the videogame soundtracks, Ship to Shore do good work on them. I just got my copy of Celeste from them. A bit on the pricy side but I'm happy to have it!
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Apr 22, 2021 02:47
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it dont matter posted:https://bleep.com/release/228393-squarepusher-feed-me-weird-things Snapped it up. I hope this is a trend - I'd love to see more early Autechre represses as well.
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Apr 23, 2021 15:15
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Rolo posted:Are there some decent sites for tracking upcoming represses? Is there typically a heads up of some time? I've found /r/vinylreleases to be super helpful. I guess it's not great for stuff that's far out but I've caught a few preorders there.
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Apr 24, 2021 00:00
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Is it normal for brand new vinyl to be popping? I finally got my turntable, unwrapped two brand new records and played them, and they both pop pretty frequently. Does this mean I need to get one of those brushes from last page and clean it off?
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May 1, 2021 16:12
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Hutzpah posted:Honestly I listen to most music using headphones, or a 1st generation Amazon echo. So my standards arent exactly high. I should note that the $500 ballpark limit doesnt also include storage furniture. If you usually listen through headphones, I recommend getting a turntable with a phono preamp built in, and a [url="https:////https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1/"]Schiit Magni headphone amp[/url]. It's a super simple setup that can sound great. You can get a Uturn Basic turntable and a Magni for under $500.
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May 2, 2021 19:27
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I listened to Autechre's Tri Repetae on vinyl last night for for the first time after 15+ years of listening to it digitally and it was like hearing it for the first time. Sublime. Now I can only hope their middle-years output gets rereleased.
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May 3, 2021 00:09
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dorium posted:could be a number of things. could be left over grime from the plant in the grooves, static, or paper flakes from the sleeve. never hurts to give them a surface brush before dropping the needle. if a record is truly damaged though, despite being new (which happens with flat spots, misalignments during the press or the stamper is worn and over used) there is no real saving it. I bought the cleaning kit recommended on the previous page. I used the nylon brush first, then a few sprays of cleaner and the velvet brush. I've listened to 4 brand new records and they all click and pop. Even after cleaning, when I shine a flashlight at a near horizontal angle I can see all sorts of dust. Maybe my cleaning technique sucks? Is this just life? I can't imagine how any audiophile could prefer vinyl if it sounds like this. It's seriously impossible to enjoy concentrating on music with how frequently there are loud pops.
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May 5, 2021 05:13
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petit choux posted:You are correct, this is just life. The clicks and pops will increase logarithmically going forward. In all things. It's a brand new turntable I just got last week. It doesn't make any sense to me because I've always heard many audiophiles prefer vinyl but I can't believe any audiophile would tolerate this level of popping. It's totally distracting. I don't mind a little bit of low background noise, but sharp pops take me completely out of the music.
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May 5, 2021 05:31
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petit choux posted:You need to provide more info if you want answers. Like what's your turntable, for starters. And is your needle actually clean. And I wasn't aware people were recommending those velvet brushes. I have a brand new Uturn Orbit Plus with a Ortofon OM5E cartridge. It must be clean because I've only played about 6 records on it, and all of them were new and shrinkwrapped. I got this kit from a few pages ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X7SBCRZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1 I started with just the nylon brush, but that didn't even come close to removing all the dust, so I used the velvet brush with the wet spray. I guess that helped a little but not enough. dorium posted:I personally only recommend/use those velvet brushes after I have given a record a full liquid wash, just to brush any stuff that found its way onto the surface of the disc, off. Either a spin clean or a cheaper wet vacuum washing solution will do a batter job than just a wet brush. What is a full liquid wash and how do you do it?
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May 5, 2021 05:50
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Thanks for all the replies yesterday about surface noise and popping. I did some research and it turns out the two records that were the culprits yesterday both had complaints on discogs about the quality of the pressing (mainly Aphex Twin's Collapse EP). I put on Trentemoller's The Last Resort, which I've read is a good pressing, and it blew me away. So I guess there are no problems with my stylus or setup or cleaning technique or anything. I was just listening to lovely records. It's kind of a bummer that it's a crapshoot, but knowing I can't "fix" it I think can help me relax a little bit about it. Also I can't believe I'm about to set an alarm for 1 AM to preorder Mars Volta records. I wonder if they'll have enough stock or if it will be a PS5 sort of situation.
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May 7, 2021 05:28
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US store is up. $65 a pop for some, $48 for others. Seems a little random and crazy pricy, but getting all 6 main releases came out to $384 after taxes. Nearly the same price as the box set but I wasn't interested in any of the additional stuff in there anyway.
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May 7, 2021 09:16
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I feel partly annoyed at the high price, but at the same time I feel like $60 is actually pretty reasonable for a record like Deloused, which is one of my favorites of all time. I imagine I will listen to it hundreds of times over my lifetime and it's the cost of a medium-price dinner for two. Could it be cheaper, and is the label gouging fans? Maybe. But I think it's a fine price to own some art that I really cherish.
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May 7, 2021 19:14
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:Mars Volta sucks, they have maybe one good song per album, and those dudes are just huffing their own farts--~experimental~--nah it's just racket bro I would kill for Relationship of Command to be repressed. I love TMV and ATDI equally. Depends on what mood I'm in.
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May 7, 2021 23:00
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Recommended anti-static inner sleeves?
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May 15, 2021 22:50
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CPL593H posted:Mobile Fidelity. Any idea what's up with the dozens of reviews claiming they are too small to fit a 12"?
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May 15, 2021 23:07
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I just received the 2021 repress of The Future Sound of London's Dead Cities and it sounds absolutely fantastic. After now having listened to quite a few records, it's abundantly clear some are just worse quality than others. I think I also have my nylon brush cleaning game on point finally.
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May 17, 2021 05:40
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Any recommendations for a wall mounted single vinyl display stand I can put up above my turntable? I am a renter so it needs to be able to stay up with command strips.
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May 25, 2021 15:39
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I've been using this Vinyl Buddy kit (https://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Buddy-Cleaner-Ultimate-Cleaning/dp/B07X7SBCRZ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=vinyl+buddy&qid=1624636668&sr=8-3) for a bit and love it, but I just ran out of cleaning solution. I'm using is just to get small bits of dust off mostly clean records. Can I make more solution at home - maybe a distilled water and isopropyl alcohol mix?
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Jun 25, 2021 16:58
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Ballz posted:You can also buy more solution directly from their website. It's been sold out for a few weeks. BigFactory posted:Distilled water, isopropyl alcohol, and a drop or two of some kind of surfactant works. A lot of the sprays you can buy are basically just that. For a surfactant you can use liquid soap, I’d just use something without added scents and stuff like that. Sweet, that's what I thought!
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Jun 25, 2021 17:58
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zaepg posted:
Endless Fantasy is also a fantastic pressing. I'm debating ordering the Summer Singles right now, but I definitely trust Polyvinyl's quality.
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Jun 27, 2021 20:21
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What's the highest number of times any of you has returned a record? I'm about to do return #3 of Autechre's Plus - the discogs reviews say it's fantastic but I've had major issues on the same side three times in a row. Wonder if I should just give up on it.
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Jul 2, 2021 05:10
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Mofi inners are sold out or backordered everywhere. I just used my last few and need a restock but can't find 'em.
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Jul 5, 2021 14:40
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it dont matter posted:If anyone needs some mind-melting drill n bass in their life, Venetian Snares' Rossz Csillag Allat Szuletett is getting a repress. Snapped this up so fast. Easily the best VS album, one of the all-time best drill n bass albums.
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Jul 6, 2021 16:32
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I received the Cloud Hill pressing of De-Loused in the Comatorium today. I am beyond excited to listen. It's one of my favorite albums.
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Jul 8, 2021 02:20
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Schremp Howard posted:I got my copy of deloused today and it sounds awesome. I dunno if it’s $60 awesome yet but I love this album. But yeah, they aren’t going to be done sending them chronologically until January. Mine sounds fantastic as well, but side D has some major skips so I requested a replacement. Bummer.
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Jul 9, 2021 04:55
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I picked Break Stuff at karaoke one time. Sometimes I wake up at 3 AM and that memory permeates my thoughts.
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Jul 29, 2021 23:08
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Hekk posted:Do you keep the paper inner sleeves that most LPs come with? I’ve got a stack that I’ve replaced rice paper and plastic inner sleeves. Wondering if I should keep the old ones for any reason. I toss 'em. You can buy a ton for cheap if you ever need them for some reason.
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Aug 14, 2021 02:43
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Finally had a chance to listen to Frances the Mute and good god it sounds fantastic. What a clean and beautiful pressing. It’s a shame it’s on three LPs though. Having to swap in the middle of Cassandra Gemini is a bit of a momentum breaker! I almost wish they had edited some of the ambient noodling out and cut it down to two LPs.
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Aug 26, 2021 03:52
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IG-88 posted:i put on frances the mute and the end of side A keeps looping. im so stoned i think it's been going on for 20 minutes. Sides A-D all have locked grooves at the end of the side. Enjoy 
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Aug 27, 2021 03:09
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Amputechture arrived and it sounds fantastic. Clouds Hills is doing a great job. It’s such a tough choice between this and Deloused for my favorite TMV album.
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Aug 31, 2021 16:05
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dorium posted:https://thevinylfactory.com/news/dj-shadow-endtroducing-vinyl-25th-anniversary-edition/ drat, I just ordered the original.
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Sep 1, 2021 19:28
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I've had really good luck with Discogs until this week, when the last three records I got (from three different sellers) were all completely unlistenable due to extreme surface noise. All three were rated VG+ and look great until you check under bright light and see tons of almost unnoticeable scratches. I know the pressings are good because the reviews all mention how great they sound. I guess a lot of sellers just only visually inspect their records and don't actually listen. Bummer - repackaging and shipping stuff back is such a time sink.
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Sep 8, 2021 00:22
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JAMOOOL posted:well well well it looks like Orbital reissues are FINALLY coming Hell yeah. Almost brought Brown and Green album for a hundred bucks a pop recently but didn’t go through with it.
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Sep 23, 2021 23:07
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Autechre’s Chiastic Slide and LP5 are being rereleased. Awesome timing since I was about to pay 100 bucks for LP5 this week on Discogs.
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Sep 30, 2021 18:48
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