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Title: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 03 August 2016, 21:41:50
So I picked up my first vinyl, I haven't got a turntable yet, but I have a vinyl on the way. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKOCOU/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I'm going to send it off to get it signed as soon as I get it. I've always wanted to do that before before Tom Lehrer passes, considering he's 87 now. :O


I already want to order more....
Title: Re: Ordered my first Vinyl...
Post by: Jokrik on Wed, 03 August 2016, 21:42:55
One of us , one of us :D

though you really need a turntable to listen to the vinyl, people usually buy the turntable first >.<
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 03 August 2016, 22:05:32
Quote from: Jokrik on Wed, 03 August 2016, 21:42:55
One of us , one of us :D

though you really need a turntable to listen to the vinyl, people usually buy the turntable first >.<

Not me!
Title: Re: Ordered my first Vinyl...
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 03 August 2016, 22:26:37
Quote from: Jokrik on Wed, 03 August 2016, 21:42:55
One of us , one of us :D

though you really need a turntable to listen to the vinyl, people usually buy the turntable first >.<
Pfft, first gather the pretty collection then buy the main component to actually listen to said vinyls is my philosophy!  :))

Nah, I just wanted to get this sooner than later to get it signed before I lose the chance. I'll be getting the actual turntable when I can.  :p
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 03 August 2016, 22:55:08
/headscratch..

Crazy kids these days.. (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Spopepro on Thu, 04 August 2016, 00:51:56
Do you want my rega p3? I'd be happy to let it go for cheap to someone who will appreciate it.

I really wish Lehrer was still at UCSC when I was. It might have made my time there something other than awful. Alas, we at least have "math Ph.D. dropout" in common on our cv...
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: smknjoe on Thu, 04 August 2016, 01:00:06
Only in it for the artwork.

Otherwise, digital > anal og. But, if you've never had a turntable get one. They are fun to play with.
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 04 August 2016, 01:04:29
Haha that's awesome. My first turntable was a thigh high wooden monstrosity with a lid that flips up. I think I used it as a table for a year before I decided to buy a new cartridge for it :))

(https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/underwater.gif?w=600)
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Air tree on Thu, 04 August 2016, 11:02:17
Quote from: Spopepro on Thu, 04 August 2016, 00:51:56
Do you want my rega p3? I'd be happy to let it go for cheap to someone who will appreciate it.

I really wish Lehrer was still at UCSC when I was. It might have made my time there something other than awful. Alas, we at least have "math Ph.D. dropout" in common on our cv...
I'm pretty young and broke, and from my quick google search they are pretty expensive, I doubt I could pick it up from you at the moment. :p


But thank you for the offer!  :)
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Fri, 05 August 2016, 02:13:37
welcome to the world of vinyl!
i myself are like you. have a few of vinyls lying around, but no turntable to play it.. :'(



Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 04 August 2016, 01:04:29
Haha that's awesome. My first turntable was a thigh high wooden monstrosity with a lid that flips up. I think I used it as a table for a year before I decided to buy a new cartridge for it :))

Show Image
(https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/underwater.gif?w=600)

that gif is beautiful.
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 August 2016, 05:13:31
What turntable are you thinking of getting?
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 05 August 2016, 07:06:06
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 August 2016, 05:13:31
What turntable are you thinking of getting?

On a tight budget, the Technics Quartz SL* series from the 1980s are decent and probably one of the most readily available and cheapest places to start. I have had a couple of Technolink preamps and they are great values for the money, too.
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 05 August 2016, 07:50:58
Quote from: fohat.digs on Fri, 05 August 2016, 07:06:06
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 05 August 2016, 05:13:31
What turntable are you thinking of getting?

On a tight budget, the Technics Quartz SL* series from the 1980s are decent and probably one of the most readily available and cheapest places to start. I have had a couple of Technolink preamps and they are great values for the money, too.


Agreed, I had one of these turntables and it did well until the speed controller stopped functioning correctly. Great table though.

If new, Project and U-Turn have great tables for reasonable prices. If you check around craigslist you might be able to score a lightly used one (like me).
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: Air tree on Fri, 05 August 2016, 13:44:41
It's not the best looking one, but I was thinking the Audio Technica AT-LP120BK (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GA9COMM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687662&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00006I5VX&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=EXQGXTKDMJYKK46XNEET)

I heard pretty good things about it, but gotta get some cash, though.
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 05 August 2016, 13:51:08
mmmm nom direct drive
Title: Re: Ordered My First Vinyl...
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 08 August 2016, 10:11:03
My only recommendation is to stop now before you get deeper in.  That is all.