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  1. BilboBaggins

    The Return of the Giant Hogweed or How I Fell Back into the Vinyl Rabbit Hole!

    It all started when I bought that copy of Moon Tan by Golden Earring. I had it in the 70s, of course. It was one of the best driving songs up there with Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd and Highway Star. I purchased a frame for it at Value Village, and I was happy. For a time. Then I got another...
  2. mozcho

    Jim Reeves - Best Sounding Records

    As said in my previous post asking about Cliff Richard's, there are also many Jim Reeves' albums in that shop, any tips on some best sounding ones to look for?
  3. mozcho

    Cliff Richard - Best Sounding Records

    There is a used record store near me, I could see them having quite a number of Cliff Richard's albums on sale, some are from the early 60's. I'd like to ask if anyone here know what are the best sounding ones to look for.
  4. A

    Replace Shure M95-HE Stylus or Upgrade Cartridge?

    I currently have a Technics SL-Q2 that I bought used off of ebay. It works great, and is equipped with a Shure M95-HE Hi-Track cartridge and a NOS Shure SS35C stylus. However, I think I might have bent the cantilever, so I'm searching for an upgrade/replacement. I've heard that the M95-HE fitted...
  5. multirock

    Ultrasonic cleaning issues... any advice?

    Hello everybody. I'm looking for your advice about my record cleaning method. I made my self an Ultrasonic record cleaning system, and bought a Project vacuum cleaning machine to dry my records after all the process. I had read a lot about this subject and I think I'm doing all right, but I have...
  6. B

    Who’s Influenced You Musically The Most?

    It’s that time of the year again when it’s my dad’s birthday. It’s always a cool time because he was the one who really influenced and guided me most in my high fidelity audio experience. (Not to mention most importantly my taste in music!) So now I extend the question to you! Who influenced you...
  7. ClayTune

    Adding a Subwoofer to Analog set-up.

    I have not added a Subwoofer to my Analog set up with my Yamaha Natural sound receiver yet. However, I am highly considering it based on some recommendations here. What I am wondering is, if I were to use it with my 'vintage' Yamaha natural sound receiver, does the peak wattage output of the...
  8. scavenger

    "vinyls" is here to stay.

    I've seen several comments on this from "old guard" members and commented myself on it once. I believe "vinyls" as an acceptable term for vinyl record albums is here to stay among the youth who have plunged into the wonderful world of retro audio AND THAT'S FINE WITH ME! Here's what appears...
  9. Isaac C.

    Tips for purchasing small (100-200 lp) record collections?

    Hello everyone, I realize this is one of those subjects people like to keep their "secrets"/ tips private, but I'm wondering how to get started buying small record collections? I'm mostly into 60s and 70s classic rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, jazz fusion, blues, and jazz and would...
  10. mozcho

    What Records Have You Bought Most Recently ?

    I have just bought the Time album of ELO from a store in Malaysia in February, at the equivalence of USD 5, and an album of Mayumi Itsuwa at USD 15 (both used, in very good condition). One of my most satisfying purchases lately.
  11. turnitup

    Music - Physical Media DOA?

    Ok, through my lifetime I’ve owned the following physical media versions of music; -78 records (were actually my Moms) -45 records -33 1/3 records -8-tracks -Cassettes -RTRs -Compact disc -File-based (iPod, etc) mp3, and CDs (listed above), etc. -Streamed (which I really don’t own) -And I know...
  12. B

    Vinyl warping

    Recently bought a mix of new and used vinyl while traveling. Had about 6 records stacked on their sides flat for a couple days before thinking I should have them standing straight which I then did. Got them back home and one is unusable warped. The others have a mix of no warping to minor...
  13. kcline

    Sovtek Glow in the Dark and MFSL T-shirts

    First up is the Sovtek shirt from the 1990,s Tube on shirt glows in the dark. Next up is my MFSL shirt I think from the late 70,s or early 80,s, I had more then one of these but this all I have now. Enjoy
  14. C

    Mission Cyrus 781

    Can get Mission Cyrus 781 speakers for $100. Thoughts? To be used as 2 channel setup (plus subwoofer if needed) hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V870 receiver. Used only for music (primarily records) in a small office/music room.
  15. S Sylva

    International Travel (with vinyl)

    Does anyone have experience transporting large collections of vinyl internationally? More specifically, by airplane? What is the best/safest way to go about this? How should they be packed? What are the legal risks, etc?
  16. musichal

    Elusivity

    Okay, so it's not a word. At least, I'm pretty sure (>90%) it isn't, but I'm not browser-searching it to check. Because even if it isn't a word, you know its meaning... and I like the way it sounds. Some recordings elude us. One that has dodged me for years, decades actually, is Passport's...
  17. polypetalous

    Alan Parsons Project - I Robot ... Which Version LP?

    I have been on a major Alan Parsons Project kick lately and recently acquired an original pressing of I Robot (for a bargain $3)... Very clean and sounds great. Had previously ONLY owned Turn of a Friendly Card. But the other day I was perusing eBay and happen to see an original MFSL of I Robot...
  18. markshan

    Pittsburgh "Mini Swap" - July 7

    Some of you may have attended the swap meet/sale in Natrona Heights for the last couple years. A great time was had by all and lots of really nice equipment changed hands. The garage is not available this year, but one local audiophile will be hosting a slightly scaled back version of the...
  19. R

    Collectible Records no longer “Collectible”?

    I got into collecting vinyl about 8-9 years ago before the music industry hopped back on the bandwagon. I was trying to recreate the music collection I had as a teenager. Everything I owned back then was mostly on cassette and some on vinyl. One of my prized possessions though was Pink Floyd’s...
  20. C

    Howdy/Hola/Hello from Texas

    New guy here from Austin, TX. I'm fairly new to the wonderful world of turntables and vinyl collecting. Although, through the years, I've purchased and still own a lot of records, I'm just now - at age 44 - getting serious about collecting records and what also what I play them on. I started...
  21. R

    Label Pressings

    OK, so everyone please forgive me if this question has been posted before, I just don't know even where to look. So ignore me if you feel impatient. My question is: if I am looking at multiple versions of the same 1980's vinyl pressings by different labels, say on Discogs, who generally made the...
  22. H/K T30C

    crackling/popping issue

    Hey guys, recently I've been getting a ton of crackle and pops on my turntable. Here's my specs: h/k T30c table, used Grado Gold cartridge, new Grado Green stylus I had a decent buzzing sound when the volume was cranked and no sound was playing, but I moved the turntable away from the speakers...
  23. Nashou66

    What PUNK Rock Album Are You Hearing Now !!!

    Ok here is a new twist on the What Record are you hearing now thread. Only this one is for PUNK ROCK records!!!!!!!! Let's see what you guys have in that vinyl collection of yours !! I'm 51 and I still love listening and going to Punk rock shows. So this album I think sums up my Philosophy...
  24. jvcisforme

    What's the best live bootleg in your collection?

    I just bought an Elvis Costello Live in DC '79, and while listening, I realized how well this album was recorded. So what are some good live bootlegs you have?
  25. jvcisforme

    What's the last record you have worn the groves out in?

    As the title says! For me, I've worn out my copy of "Who's next" by playing it one too many times
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