Anyone have experience with the Spin Clean Record Washer? I'm trying to find a way to clean these old dusty records without having to drop VPI type money (plus I don't have the space for it).
Shoot, I totally forgot about my ulterior motive for starting this thread.
Anyone have experience with the Spin Clean Record Washer? I'm trying to find a way to clean these old dusty records without having to drop VPI type money (plus I don't have the space for it).
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Also, what cartridges are you guys using? Right now I'm running a SL-1200 with a cheapy AT cart. I'm thinking about getting the Shure M97 or maybe a higher-end AT cart. The Shure seems to be universally lauded, and I'm not impressed with the bass response of my current AT. Any other good budget carts you guys would recommend?
This thread looks promising.
My latest LP was Colin Stetson's New History Warfare Vo.2 Judges. I'm familiar with this one already, so we'll see how the LP stacks up to the CD. Constellation tends to put out good stuff.
Also, what cartridges are you guys using? Right now I'm running a SL-1200 with a cheapy AT cart. I'm thinking about getting the Shure M97 or maybe a higher-end AT cart. The Shure seems to be universally lauded, and I'm not impressed with the bass response of my current AT. Any other good budget carts you guys would recommend?
Also, what cartridges are you guys using? Right now I'm running a SL-1200 with a cheapy AT cart. I'm thinking about getting the Shure M97 or maybe a higher-end AT cart. The Shure seems to be universally lauded, and I'm not impressed with the bass response of my current AT. Any other good budget carts you guys would recommend?
Denon's DL-103R is generally very highly regarded, and goes for under $400. The A-T OC9 is also superb at its price point.
I just recently switched to a Shelter 7000 which I was able to get for about half off. I don't think it's worth $3400 (Shelters are generally overpriced) and I definitely wasn't going to pay that for it (not with Miyajima out there), but at well under $2K it's pretty damn good, and I think would put up a serious fight against a Yatra or Dynavector XX-2.
Do you have any experience with EMT carts, Dave? I've gotten the suggestion for EMT from 2 dealers now as another option next to the XX-2. Gotta say it's got me curious when the time comes for a new cart.
As for a suggestions within a few hundred bucks...I quite like my current 10x5 running from my MM setting on my PHO-8.
Someone posted this up on one of the vinyl threads on Head-Fi. It's a long documentary but so classic at times. Find a couple of hours to watch this some time!
Sorry, I'm not tech savy enough to embed the video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bNRvB8lyRSM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bNRvB8lyRSM)
Wow, I love the asthetics of this thing! Really brings me back to the console I grew up with, tubes and all. :wheel:
http://www.symbolaudio.com/collection/modern-record-console/#!prettyPhoto (http://www.symbolaudio.com/collection/modern-record-console/#!prettyPhoto)
Heads up if anyone was interested in the Beatles stereo box set, it is on sale today for $199 CAD on Amazon.ca.
There were issues with the first US Rainbo pressings, but I just confirmed with customer service that they are shipping the EU boxes pressed at Optimal. He said if for some reason I receive a US box, then I could exchange it for no charge.
Just ordered a set, and it came out to $211 shipped.
Interesting video for all of the DR database guys out there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-AE9dL5FG8
Sometimes I listen to a track and think it sounds pretty good in terms of dynamics and musical flow. Then I run it through DR meter and it's subpar. So while the DR value is a useful data point, it's not terribly indicative of a good mix/master all the time. I like too much music that "performs" poorly in that regard to believe otherwise.
Yeah, some of those man-caves in the picture gallery look cool.
You can also order through his website (www.recordsonwalls.com) if you don't want to wait until April for the new version of the frames comes out. But I don't think he ships internationally yet (only to North America), but I'm sure you can find a courier to bring them over for you. The difference in cost between order from him directly, or getting on board the kickstarter is immaterial.
Black Friday RSD coming up this week. Some good highly limited stuff coming out, including a vinyl pressing of Death Grips' Gov't Plates. Also a split between The Bug and... Earth?? Weird but cool.
Missed out on the color vinyl edition of Sleater-Kinney's whole discography. Now I can't afford the eBay prices. Poo.
Having said that, there recordings are so loud and insane I don't see any sonic benefit to vinyl, other than just for fun.
CD mastering, or is it in the mix itself? I don't bother with vinyl cut from CD, but everybody's recordings are loud and insane these days. I've pretty much stopped listening to digital entirely, it's just too exhausting. Case in point. Devin Townsend's Z2. Dev's mastering guy originally had it at DR9, and Dev decided to push it to DR5 for the retail CD release, you know, for fun. Geeeee thanks! I'm so glad it will sound like complete ass, just like Epicloud!
There's no sonic benefit to the vinyl per se. It's more about:
1. Getting to play it on my vinyl rig which sounds bitchin.
2. Having a physical copy of the previously digital-only Gov't Plates album with redone artwork and liner stuff (plus a little replica of the license plate apparently?)
I'm someone who vastly prefers physical albums to digital only ones.
Do you want crates or some sort of shelving unit?Would like a crate that would look good on the bottom shelf of the Black Salamander 5.0 rack I have four of...to start. Thanks for any suggestions, OJ.
Sorry to ask here, but I searched and didn't find many good-looking/simple record crates. Any hints?
Need to try and store the ones I have better before buying more (I already have a wish list).
Mind if I ask what you think of the Heart Of Saturday Night LP?
Thanks.......C
BTW, I picked up an Excellent Civil Wars 10" record the other day:
Between The Bars.
It contains a rather interesting version of MJ's "Billie Jean".
Mind if I ask what you think of the Heart Of Saturday Night LP?
Thanks.......C
Anyone tried the whole wood glue record cleaning technique? I figure I'll give it a go on some of my nigh unlistenables.I plan to try it with a really poor quality Moody Blues - Days of Future Past.
Bought my first new and sealed LP today. Metallica And Justice for All 2014 re-issue (=2008 reissue)Complete bummer, but it happens sometimes. My most common issue with new records is warping.
Excitedly got home and played the first LP (it's 2 LP's with 2 songs per side), sounds like crap lots of pops and crackle, notice it is out of round as my needle veers left and right.
Whip out LP 2 and I stop in my tracks as both sides are scratched like they were forgotten around a pile of records and tossed around.
Back to the store they go :( Really shitty first "new" new record experience so far!!
Bought my first new and sealed LP today. Metallica And Justice for All 2014 re-issue (=2008 reissue)I had an issue with some new records not playing right, skipping and such. Turns out I needed a new stylus. That doesn't explain your scratches though =/
Excitedly got home and played the first LP (it's 2 LP's with 2 songs per side), sounds like crap lots of pops and crackle, notice it is out of round as my needle veers left and right.
Whip out LP 2 and I stop in my tracks as both sides are scratched like they were forgotten around a pile of records and tossed around.
Back to the store they go :( Really shitty first "new" new record experience so far!!
So a few weeks later I'm balls deep in vinyl purchases and my wallet literally is on life support and begging for me to sell my gear for the sake of more music.The Zeppelin remasters are fantastic.
I've gotten a few new pressings and still find I get more satisfaction out of the old/used stuff but am all ears for your recommendations on modern reissues or new releases that aren't pressed like crap or sourced from crappy digital!
I actually traded in some old Zeppelin albums from my college days which did not meet my surface noise standards, starting to regret that choice as the used stuff is almost always beat and/or overpriced. I also have some old Beatles stuff that's pretty gross looking too but have held off on that rabbit hole. Maybe the remasters are worth the splurge?
I am looking to get into vinyl but I got some questions:
I live in southern california in an apartment with no AC so like 4 times a year my house gets to be like 120 F how bad is that for the vinyl?
I hear people talk about vinyl care but can someone elobarate (for new presses not old second hand records)
how easy do they breaK?
@skyline Nice what is the preamp?Pro-Ject USB V: http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?prod=phonoboxusbv
120F can easily warp and ruin a record. Ideally records should be stored at under 80F, always upright, never flat. They can get pretty cold on the other hand without harm, but they should be allowed to stabilize first when put back in a warm environment before being handled or played. It's also best to avoid large temperature swings if possible.
Old shellac 78s can break easily, but modern vinyl records really don't break. Just give them a nice bath using a Spin Clean or ideally a RCM, keep dust and finger prints off them, and always put them back in their sleeves when done.
Pro-Ject USB V: http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?prod=phonoboxusbv
It's fine, but I think you're paying mostly for the usb features which I no longer use. Digitizing vinyl is a serious task. I was getting decent results, but it was so time-consuming and I know that I only really scratched the surface.
Eventually, it started to suck the fun out of things so now vinyl is just for laid back listening sessions. No more digital stress for me.
All of that to say, I'm guessing you could pay an equivalent price for something without usb implementation (Schiit Mani, for instance) and get better sound quality for the $$$.
Haven't tried the Mani.
yeah what sucks is that the mp3s that come with the new vinyls are often copies of the cd master not the vinyl master. still better to hear it right some of the time than none of the time.
how you like the mani? that was what I was going to use. I heard the lounge is betterr but its double the cost.
I actually traded in some old Zeppelin albums from my college days which did not meet my surface noise standards, starting to regret that choice as the used stuff is almost always beat and/or overpriced. I also have some old Beatles stuff that's pretty gross looking too but have held off on that rabbit hole. Maybe the remasters are worth the splurge?
I also found a local shop very close to me that has a vacuum based RCM ($1/disc) and a furutech record straightener (Record High, Tempe AZ)! The guys that run the place seem super knowledgeable on masterings and different genres so definitely gets a big thumbs up. First time there and I splurged and also snagged some Sleeve City Disc Keepers (http://www.sleevecityusa.com/Diskeeper-2-0-Antistatic-Record-Sleeves-p/9235.htm).Just ditch the paper sleeve and replace with the anti-static.
Haven't busted them out yet but I am assuming I will need to keep the records separate the jacket and inside of an outer sleeve to do this properly? Previously I was just using plain jane paper sleeves from another local shop which ended up costing me way more in the long run. I would just replace the old worn inners with the new white ones and keep them in the original jacket.
Slayer - Reign in Blood (2013 reissue). When I first heard Slayer RiB it was on CD and I fell in love instantly. Hearing this reissue really rekindled that love. Another great release, I am not sure who cut these or mastered them. I picked up South of Heaven, hopefully it's another knockout!
It sounds like you know your Slayer...My original CD copy of Show No Mercy is sooooo bad, it sounds recorded in a tin can. Do you happen to know if it has sounded any better on the vinyl releases? If I see a Seasons reissue I'll probably snag it next. I really only have experience with the older Slayer catalog up to Seasons.