Forum Home Forum Home > Other music related lounges > General Music Discussions
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Vinyl
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Vinyl
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 305306307308309 313>
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Frets N Worries View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: April 30 2023
Location: Your Basement
Status: Offline
Points: 4202 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Frets N Worries Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2023 at 12:24
See the thing with mine is its kinda damaged..so I only get both speakers working if it's on a VERY specific volume.. I haven't messed around with EQ, though it could probably use it on my copy of Tubular Bells
The Wheel of Time Turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the shadow.

Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time...
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2023 at 13:02
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

I have to wonder what something like this would be valued at. No sellers ever by the look of things. I wonder how many if these they even made, 1000?
I have a copy and want to value it for my list.

Unofficial releases are hard to value, I would just keep searching the WWW for copies or info. Maybe $2 maybe it's $200......?
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2023 at 13:09
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

My next vinylographers question.
When you listen to LP's and/or CD's on your main system, do you adjust volumes and EQ for each release or, like me, do you use the same setting always to compare mixes and mastering?
CD output is much higher than your cartridge, your CD player is probably around 2V output and a MM cartridge is about 4-5 mV (depending on brand), hence why you need a phono preamp to get it up to line level.

If you want to truely A/B then you should use a DB meter (app on your phone is fine) to level match the volume output. I just turn down the volume when playing CDs by ear.
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 08:31
Finished my shopping early this year and had a little money left over,so I treated myself.
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 09:31
^ Great records......I have:
Now and Zen-Over all a great listen, really good songs on that one.
Saga-I originally bought that on cassette (still have it) and several yrs ago found a NM vinyl. I'm a big Saga fan, the recent reissues are excellently done.
Tears For Fears-A brilliant album. I have CD, cassette and the 2014 reissue sounds pretty good, side II sounds awesome. Is that an OG pressing?



Edited by Catcher10 - December 22 2023 at 09:32
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 11:00
^Yes it is, haven't spun it yet though. The Eurythmics is Strong NM, but the Trilogy ended up a disappointment. Listed as NM but really more of a VG at best. I hate it when these guys look at the surface and say "Oh, nice and shiny, must be NM but don't even do a quick surface check. This one opened with over a minute and a half of golf shoes dancing on bubble wrap. My OG copy sounds better, and I was trying to upgrade IT.
SIGH ! Stern Smile
Luckily it didn't cost much.

EDIT (1.5Hr later)
Just playing the Tears For Fears now and it is Minty Mint !!!


Edited by JD - December 22 2023 at 12:26
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 12:35
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

Today's 5h!t my pants find...

Looks like it was corrected. Someone must have put the decimal in the wrong place. I though $1700 might be a tad on the high side. LOL
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 13:30
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

^Yes it is, haven't spun it yet though. The Eurythmics is Strong NM, but the Trilogy ended up a disappointment. Listed as NM but really more of a VG at best. I hate it when these guys look at the surface and say "Oh, nice and shiny, must be NM but don't even do a quick surface check. This one opened with over a minute and a half of golf shoes dancing on bubble wrap. My OG copy sounds better, and I was trying to upgrade IT.
SIGH ! Stern Smile
Luckily it didn't cost much.

EDIT (1.5Hr later)
Just playing the Tears For Fears now and it is Minty Mint !!!
Not surprised on Trilogy, finding any ELP records better than VG is almost impossible. I have multiple copies of each and best I can get is VG/VG+. Those records were played to death it seems......

Dang, an OG Tears in NM is great!! They run $75 about...
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 14:06
I paid $31 CDN


Edited by JD - December 22 2023 at 14:07
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 17:28
That's a deal!!
Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8614 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2023 at 19:53
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

My next vinylographers question.
When you listen to LP's and/or CD's on your main system, do you adjust volumes and EQ for each release or, like me, do you use the same setting always to compare mixes and mastering?
I pretty well use the same setting to compare; I like my treble on full, my loudness button on, and bass at about 2 o'clock ALWAYS. If it isn't that way, I become pretty dissatisfied pretty quickly......
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2023 at 07:26
Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

That's a deal!!
I'm still keeping my eyes open for a copy of The Hurting. But it seems I've fallen into a bad habit. I go looking for a specific title, and as I review the 'other' titles a seller has I end up with a list of 5 or 10 LP's, mostly to try and make the purchase worth my while and at 5 LP's most sellers will wave the shipping fees.
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 24 2023 at 09:32
Another year end article on Vinyl.
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 24 2023 at 09:35
Plus...what's the deal with this stylus? I always thought the AT's were kinda bulky, but this one looks like it's draggin' its @ss across the vinyl.
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
Gentle and Giant View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: October 24 2019
Location: Blackpool
Status: Offline
Points: 4367 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gentle and Giant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 26 2023 at 07:11
Christmas vinyl haul:

The Flower Kings - Islands
Landmarq - Entertaining Angels
Anekdoten - Shooting Stars
Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear
The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker
The Flower Kings - Unfold the Future
Caravan - Cunning Stunts
Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 26 2023 at 08:31
^Very Nice.

This years music haul...
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 26 2023 at 09:09
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

Plus...what's the deal with this stylus? I always thought the AT's were kinda bulky, but this one looks like it's draggin' its @ss across the vinyl.


Is this yours? This one is easy, the VTA is way off. The tonearm should be parallel to the playing surface, this is showing the tail of the tonearm is way too high.
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17845 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 26 2023 at 09:14
Originally posted by Gentle and Giant Gentle and Giant wrote:

Christmas vinyl haul:

The Flower Kings - Islands
Landmarq - Entertaining Angels
Anekdoten - Shooting Stars
Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear
The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker
The Flower Kings - Unfold the Future
Caravan - Cunning Stunts

Really good ones! I got two BlueNote albums.
Wayne Shorter~Night Dreamer
Stanley Turrentine~Mr Natural (this is a Tone Poet Series)

I bought a ton of records the past few months, there was nothing on my list I needed.
Back to Top
JD View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 07 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18446 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 26 2023 at 10:13
Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

Plus...what's the deal with this stylus? I always thought the AT's were kinda bulky, but this one looks like it's draggin' its @ss across the vinyl.


Is this yours? This one is easy, the VTA is way off. The tonearm should be parallel to the playing surface, this is showing the tail of the tonearm is way too high.
God NO ! It's from the Vinyl article above. But it struck me like a hammer when I saw it.
Thank you for supporting independently produced music
Back to Top
King of Loss View Drop Down
Prog Reviewer
Prog Reviewer
Avatar

Joined: April 21 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Status: Offline
Points: 16437 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote King of Loss Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 27 2023 at 08:55
Originally posted by Gentle and Giant Gentle and Giant wrote:

Christmas vinyl haul:

The Flower Kings - Islands
Landmarq - Entertaining Angels
Anekdoten - Shooting Stars
Marillion - Script for a Jester's Tear
The Flower Kings - The Rainmaker
The Flower Kings - Unfold the Future
Caravan - Cunning Stunts

Nice pickup!

I received the new live Porcupine Tree album a week or so back. (Thanks to someone in this thread for convincing me to buy it! WinkEmbarrassed) I also sniped a fairly cheap OG copy of Magma Attahk!!!!!! Only 10$ on discogs and in fairly good condition.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 305306307308309 313>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.277 seconds.
Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.