Vinyl Thread • Page 35

UTurn Orbit is solid; but after spending an hour trying to get the belt back on, I'd reconsider at LP120.


Do not get the LP60. I had it for <1 month before I couldn't deal with it just being a plain awful product.

 

This.

I made the mistake 5 years ago, buying a dirt cheap Jensen, thinking I was doing my records justice. I was a poor college student, and just bought it without much research.

Vinyl collecting is one thing, but buying a turntable and set up is not something you can honestly dip your toes into for less than $200.

 

My Bad Religion collection is coming on nicely.

 

Umm... not set in stone about prices. I don't have any records and haven't even heard music out of a player before. It's totally one of those things that I've always wanted to do, but never got around to buying one and records. I heard from friends that the music quality from records is supposed to be fantastic, so that is what got me intrigued in the first place. A person above mentioned that I could probably get a decent player for $250?... which isn't too bad.

 

You can get a player for $250, but keep in mind you will also need speakers, and a receiver/ pre-amp. My initial set up was about as cheap as possible (Audio Technica LP60 plugged directly into computer speakers. Many people would steer you away from this, and in most cases I would too, but starting with this was enough for me to learn that my interest in vinyl was long term so I eventually upgraded everything and currently have a debut-carbon, which I love. Not saying you should go this route, because the LP60 doesn't have great sound quality, and no adjustable tracking force, so it can wear out your records, but if you want something on a trial basis, maybe look for used equipment to see if you like listening to records.

If you have the money, or already have speakers and a receiver I think the U-turn orbit is a good starter from the research I've done and they start around $180. It looks very easy to use as well.

 

Just comb craigslist. It really is still possible to find quality vintage turntables, amps, and speakers ALL for under 200.

Goodwills for old amps, they usually have a ton.

Tables are the hardest to come by, but craigslist will be your friend.

 

Keep in mind, you'll rarely ever really lose money on a turntable.

They can always be resold, in the same range of what you paid, as long as it's quality.

 

I agree with this statement 100%.
My Audio Technica LP60 is what soured me on belt-driven tables. That table would fluctuate between 331/3RPM and 32RPM randomly during a record. Changed the belt, no difference.

@Sal Paradise is right. Depending on the table you get you may be looking at another couple hundred before you're ready to spin a record.

Honestly though. The good ole phrase, "You get what you pay for," is certainly applicable when it comes to turntables, cartridges and accessories.
Just do a good amount of research before start spending. Make sure that you can recognize what additional equipment you'll need if you find a good Craigslist table. Maybe you'll want to figure out what you're willing to spend on each component, i.e. turntable, pre amp, speakers/receiver, accessories, etc.

 

This pressing looks so good. Sounds great too.

 

If anyone ever decides to sell an extra copy of Ceremony's Ruined 7" for a decent price, hit me up :)

 

I've been waiting almost 2 years for a date! August!!

 

Can't wait for that to come out!

 

I'm extremely happy with how far along these two band collections of mine are coming. It's taken me many years to get them to where they are now. Out of my entire record collection, these two bands are the ones I have to have everything for.

 

Arrived yesterday. Just out the box. Still to set the tonearm. Need a level first. Looks great

 

Looks great! What are you spinning first?

 

Thank you. I think so too. It's a toss up between a Wilhelm scream's diver or the fullblast contagious movement theory/short controlled bursts double LP. I was so glad I managed to get that one on vinyl, only 250 were pressed. I love that band

 

Great choices. If you have $75, No Idea Records is selling a test press of Partycrasher: A WILHELM SCREAM

 

Hey guys! I would love your input on something. Our podcast is going to run a segment in next week's episode on records we think need to be pressed to vinyl and/or reissued. Wonder if you guys wanted to share some ideas. Here's mine:


First Pressing Wanted

Gatsby’s american dream - Volcano and S/T
Forgive Durden - Wonderland and Razias Shadow
Days Away - Mapping An Invisible World and Ear Candy for the Headphone Tripper
New Found Glory - Coming Home
The Junior Varsity - Wide Eyed
Armor for Sleep - Dream to Make Believe
Daphne Loves Derby - The Strength of All Convinced
Hit the Lights - This is a Stickup … Don’t Make it a Murder

Reissue Needed

Saves the Day - Can’t Slow Down and In Reverie
Dear and the Headlights - Drunk like Bible Times and Small Steps, Heavy Hooves
Anthony Green - Avalon
Circa Survive - Blue Sky Noise
Boxcarracer - S/T
Hellogoodbye - Would it Kill You?
I am the avalanche - S/T
Straylight Run - The Needles, The Space
Kevin Devine - Make the Clocks Move
Thrice - Beggars
The Used - S/T

 

Haha. I would love that but i stay in Scotland and it would cost too much probably to get sent over. I do have partycrasher on vinyl though

 

Boxcarracer is a great shout!

 

Hasnt Beggars had quite a few pressings?

 

Just finished putting in all of my 7"/45s. Next step, 10" and then I'll start grinding out the hundreds of LPs...

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