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Teac TN-300 for $229 New - such a deal?

I have been spinning Decade by Neil Young and I must say it sounds pretty damn good to my untrained ears. I'm ecstatic about the purchase. The fact that it's a beautiful turntable is just icing on the cake.
 
Ran this baby a lot last night. Listened to seven or eight albums while baby-proofing the house. Spent about half that run time sitting in the sweet spot and just taking in the sound. Tried to mix it up, bouncing around between old and new. Listened to Father John Misty, Allman Brothers, Beach House, Radiohead, Beach Boys (Holland), Sigur Ros, and my prized super-clean copy of Grandaddy's "The Sophtware Slump" which I've been waiting to spin until I had a nice, new TT and stylus to do it justice. Goosebumps were had, feelings felt.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't actively listening for imperfections through some of that, and I found one I think I've been hearing subconsciously for a few months now (meaning it's not the Teac). Father John Misty is mid-range vocal-heavy which it seems was a little too much for my 10-year-old Sony speakers at parts. That's my next upgrade, anyway, so no stress. I'm still very much a happy camper.
 
needlestein said:
Which Father John Misty album? His music and especially the lyrics are sort of like a guilty pleasure. He sits right on the line between hip hipster and luridly sleazy.

I really can't get enough of that "I Love You, Honeybear" album. I have both the Vinyl Me, Now version and the (unopened) Sub-Pop release. I liked it so much I bought Fear Fun, which is just okay--kind of repetitive, not very dynamic. He definitely brought his game up quite a few notches with Honeybear.
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It was Fear Fun and Honeybear. And you're right, Honeybear is definitely a gut-wrencher. Fear Fun is where I got my start, and I still love it, but Honeybear is a more complete album. I listened to a podcast he did with Duncan Tressel and suddenly his bleak but wonderfully world-weary character makes total sense. Check it out if you're a fan.

He came to New Orleans a few months ago, and I had tickets. Stopped to eat dinner on the way to the show and my car got towed (it was parked "illegally" - SMH). Spent the next two hours getting my car out of impound and missed him completely. Went to a sketchy redneck bar with friends, drank beers, and played "Nancy From Now On" on the jukebox instead. Got some looks. That's my Father John Misty story.
 
Adopted New Orleanean here as well...I've lived in the metro area since 1981. Currently living in the suburb of Metairie.
Currently operations manager of my department at Tulane University.
My favorite record places: Euclid in the 9th Ward; Mushroom adjacent to campus; Louisiana Music Factory on Frenchmen St.
 
needlestein said:
I got conned/convinced that greener pastures lie elsewhere
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The pastures are certainly greener elsewhere, but those of us who live here know that green is overrated and brown is much more fun.

needlestein said:
Where was it?
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I think it was at One Eyed Jacks.

iLUVanalog said:
Adopted New Orleanean here as well...I've lived in the metro area since 1981. Currently living in the suburb of Metairie.
Currently operations manager of my department at Tulane University.
My favorite record places: Euclid in the 9th Ward; Mushroom adjacent to campus; Louisiana Music Factory on Frenchmen St.
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I also live in Metairie, born and raised. I've lived uptown as well and still work there, but when it came time to buy a house Metairie was the my first choice over Orleans Parish proper for many reasons any local can tell you. The city proper is now mostly recent transplants. Most of the old New Orleans families have made it out to Metairie.

Euclid is amazing, but my heart belongs to the Mushroom. When I do my music shopping I try to make it out to both, but I always hit the Mushroom first.

So about the Teac, last night was the first I didn't spin it. Having only ever owned TT's second-hand, how long is a good break-in period on a new deck? I would think a few hours should do it, so I'm probably well on my way.
 
needlestein said:
the green always seems to be elsewhere
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Isn't that part of the human condition though? We always want what we can't or don't have. Then, once we have it, we no longer want it.

At least that's the thought I try to keep in mind when I see all these awesome turntables and awesome records people have. I think I just like the idea of having it :)

and was crestfallen that they had stopped stocking vinyl
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LOL, crestfallen!
 
The one I ordered at 229.00 delivered arrived yesterday. Setup was pretty straightforward, packaging was nice. Using my scale I set tracking at 1.6 and anti-skate the same. I checked speed with a strobe and it is spot on. Very nice table at it's price point and probably above as well. The internal preamp is easily bypassed with the push of a button on the back. I've spun a few albums on it now and I would not have a problem using it as my daily driver other than it being fully manual (I prefer autos). Nice looking and performing piece.

Mike

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Tonight it's The Magnetic Fields and margaritas. Just got through all 6 discs of of 69 Love Songs, now we're onto Portishead "Dummy" at max volume. Sounds bloody amazing, No clipping, no issues. Looks like Weezer "Pinkerton" is on deck.

Man, I freaking love this table.
 
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