Turntables and vinyls
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bigpond said:
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That's always great when something like that happens,
I've never been that lucky though,
my best was getting $375 for a Nirvana/Melvins split 7" that I had originally bought new from the record shop for $5...
...it was dark green vinyl
http://www.themelvins.net/wiki/index.php?title=Here_She_Comes_Now/Venus_in_Furs
The Melvins are the loudest, most dense heavy band I've ever seen perform live, like witnessing an rumbling earthquake.
King Buzzo recently gave a poignant commentary on a new Cobain doc which has been recently released, he really has a good way with words and provides a clear summary, article linked for any possible Nirvana fans here,
language warning does apply:
http://thetalkhouse.com/music/talks/buzz-osborne-the-melvins-talks/
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Kudos to you!
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That's always great when something like that happens,
I've never been that lucky though,
my best was getting $375 for a Nirvana/Melvins split 7" that I had originally bought new from the record shop for $5...
...it was dark green vinyl
http://www.themelvins.net/wiki/index.php?title=Here_She_Comes_Now/Venus_in_Furs
The Melvins are the loudest, most dense heavy band I've ever seen perform live, like witnessing an rumbling earthquake.
King Buzzo recently gave a poignant commentary on a new Cobain doc which has been recently released, he really has a good way with words and provides a clear summary, article linked for any possible Nirvana fans here,
language warning does apply:
http://thetalkhouse.com/music/talks/buzz-osborne-the-melvins-talks/
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I find a lot of joy in listening to vinyl, and usually put it on during computer work at home. Here are some of my favorites artists to listen to:
Gordon Lightfoot
Sly and the Family Stone
Louis Armstrong
The 5th Dimension
The Doobie Brothers
Ween
R.E.M.
Pearl Jam
and Elton John
Didn't know there were other pipe guys who loved vinyl as much as I do! A few times a year, Jason Cochey of Briar Bird Pipes and I do a vinyl exchange to discover new music and it's been super rewarding.
Gordon Lightfoot
Sly and the Family Stone
Louis Armstrong
The 5th Dimension
The Doobie Brothers
Ween
R.E.M.
Pearl Jam
and Elton John
Didn't know there were other pipe guys who loved vinyl as much as I do! A few times a year, Jason Cochey of Briar Bird Pipes and I do a vinyl exchange to discover new music and it's been super rewarding.
As a mild audiophile, I can relate. I've gone the other direction towards high resolution digital and high end headphones. Same arguments apply. What sounds better? What is better?
In any case, be aware of vinyl reprints. The source for these are more often than not from digital files sent electronically to the pressing factories.
In any case, be aware of vinyl reprints. The source for these are more often than not from digital files sent electronically to the pressing factories.
The audiophiles often say the sound on vinyl has more resonance and warmth. In any case, slowing down the process of listening to music, and having pauses where you put on new disks, probably makes the listening more focused and for many people more intense. I moved around so much between the ages of 19 and 30, I could never accumulate that many albums, but a few I enjoyed when I had them, and a place to listen, were Screaming Jay Hawkins, the old blues shouter who had the volume, range and voice quality to sing opera; Burl Ives sings Irving Berlin; and the Fifth Symphony of Charles Ives. So many of my environments were saturated with rock, I hardly needed to own the albums.
I have had a collection of records for years. Not a large one, but some Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey and some other big band stuff. My Mom bought me a reproduction radio/record player last year for Christmas. Love it, and haul out the vinyl once in awhile when I'm reminiscing.
I love reading all of your replies. We are a very eclectic group of people, and it is reflected in your records as much as it is in your pipes and tobacco. I loved all the links too, tones of useless information has now been added to my head!
Actually vinyl is making a huge comeback, my daughter has recently gotten into it, I bought her the new lana del rey album for 50$ for Christmas. I have 2 technique 1200 mkII's, I was into dj'ing in my earlier days. I have 3 recycling bins of records, each bin holds around 100 records. I've been into records since I was a kid. They're actually quite convenient, nothing beats vinyl for classical music. I don't want to think about how much money I spent on records. The thrill of vinyl for me is going to garage sales, antique stores etc and finding records in the 1$ range.
I started out listening to vinyl records as a child, listening to 78rpm records. Then I went to Lp records, and sort of skipped the 45rpm records. I like listening to the Lp records because they played longer, and the sound was so much better than the 78rpm records, plus they started making them in stereo. Growing up with vinyl records leads you to keep listening to them. I've listened to a lot of digital on both vinyl and cd. Mp3 is not something I find myself drawn to, but I guess if you spend enough money, you can get some satisfaction from it. I listened to a lot of live music when young, and I feel that any recorded music should try to re-create that experience. Any live performance I've ever heard has not been in a totally quiet room like a recording studio. There is a certain ambiance of sound around that gives it that live feel. That said, this is just my personal opinion. I like listening to vinyl records and they are able to re-create that live music feeling for me, and some cds are able to also. Over the years I've had all kinds of stereo equipment, both tube and solid state, numerous turntable, tone arm and cartridge configurations and also speakers that range from the tiny Pyramid Metronome 7 to the massive Magnaplanar Tympani 1-D. This was all in search of a way to replicate live sound. I finally decided that I just wanted to listen to music and not equipment, so I have a rather simple but decent sounding system now.
Pardon me, but I'm going to listen to one of my favorite recordings on vinyl of Beethoven's 4th piano concerto, preformed by Glenn Gould and Leonard Bernstein. Cheers! :D
Pardon me, but I'm going to listen to one of my favorite recordings on vinyl of Beethoven's 4th piano concerto, preformed by Glenn Gould and Leonard Bernstein. Cheers! :D
Orley... That sounds like me. I'm in the same boat, after all these years I've gotten tired of the equipment and realized I've always cared more about the music. I got rid of most everything and have been very happy with the same turntable my father gave me back when I was 11... It's a '73 Pioneer PL-A45D being pushed by a '75 Pioneer SX-750... More than enough power for my small living room and what an awesome sound. I've been happy with that set up now for the last 10 years or so.
Nothing like thinking about what record to put on and what tobacco to light up... Then having it all come together, now that's my idea of relaxation!
Nothing like thinking about what record to put on and what tobacco to light up... Then having it all come together, now that's my idea of relaxation!
@Andy, I used to have 2 1200mkII's. Ahh those were the days.
I kind of downsized and sold them. My 'good' speakers and stuff are boxed up and I'm currently using a small, portable setup.
I kind of downsized and sold them. My 'good' speakers and stuff are boxed up and I'm currently using a small, portable setup.
I saved all my vinyl and just pulled out the crates for NY's eve at a neighbors, who got a turntable for Christmas. Should be fun! (Zeppelin, Pink Floyd!) I still have an unopened original press of Dark Side of the Moon. My played version still has the stickers and poster, I just pulled them out and wondered what I should do with them.
I was always an AOR radio guy and only bought albums. My wife, she bought only compilations (K-Tel!) and 45's. She does have some original Beatles and Elvis 45's, we'll bring some of those along this evening. Her collection probably has more value than mine.
I grew up with DC-101 and 98 Rock radio, but now I can see MLC's influences.
I always like Goo-Goo but did not know the Jeff Beck played on that record with Donovan,cool!
I was always an AOR radio guy and only bought albums. My wife, she bought only compilations (K-Tel!) and 45's. She does have some original Beatles and Elvis 45's, we'll bring some of those along this evening. Her collection probably has more value than mine.
I grew up with DC-101 and 98 Rock radio, but now I can see MLC's influences.
I always like Goo-Goo but did not know the Jeff Beck played on that record with Donovan,cool!
In my experience, listening vastly improves when done by the album. Preferably in a dark room with some Old Joe Krantz in the cob...
Hmmmmmmm...
Time to dump some pipes and buy a system. I've a nice collection, mostly classical with some jazz, that's been in boxes for the last 20 years. If it hasn't melted in the garage heat, there's some wonderful stuff in those grooves. Almost all of it is analog, Pre '80's.
Time to dump some pipes and buy a system. I've a nice collection, mostly classical with some jazz, that's been in boxes for the last 20 years. If it hasn't melted in the garage heat, there's some wonderful stuff in those grooves. Almost all of it is analog, Pre '80's.
I don't know if it's better, but I prefer the warmer sound of analog for many things including distortion.
Sable, you might just hold on to that thought and hit some yard sales and thrift stores. Anytime I'm not looking for equipment, I run across great equipment, often affordable and in really good shape. People with good equipment often take good care of it.
Sable, you might just hold on to that thought and hit some yard sales and thrift stores. Anytime I'm not looking for equipment, I run across great equipment, often affordable and in really good shape. People with good equipment often take good care of it.
If you are a fan of classical music, then vinyl is an absolute must if you can't be sitting in a concert hall.
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