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Post subject: Re: The Vinyl Thread: Still Listen On Wax, Don't Use The CD
Posted: Wed November 21, 2018 1:29 am
Production Police
Joined: Tue September 24, 2013 5:56 pm Posts: 47142 Location: In the oatmeal aisle wearing a Shellac shirt
verb_to_trust wrote:
Been spinning Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's No Wace Dance Party. Lots of grooves. Hard to believe these guys have been doing it for as long as they have.
I love my U-Turn. I cant remember exactly what I paid but I went with the walnut and Ortofon red and definitely didn't pay $600. I had a Pro Ject Debut Carbon before that and it was a hunk of shit by comparison.
Star Wars is great fun, and Schmilco is genuinely one of the best records they've ever made
I will admit I have never given either of those enough repeat listens to really lean into a take like I have on The Whole Love. Maybe after I finish Tweedys book I will give them another go.
Post subject: Re: The Vinyl Thread: Still Listen On Wax, Don't Use The CD
Posted: Wed November 21, 2018 6:17 am
AnalLog
Joined: Thu January 24, 2013 2:19 am Posts: 1357 Location: Portland, OR
verb_to_trust wrote:
Teeeeeekay wrote:
So who’s got what for a $600 range turntable?
I’ve been eying the U-Turn Orbit.
I love my U-Turn. I cant remember exactly what I paid but I went with the walnut and Ortofon red and definitely didn't pay $600. I had a Pro Ject Debut Carbon before that and it was a hunk of shit by comparison.
That’s weird, I’ve had the exact opposite experience. My U-Turn was poorly made crap that failed within a year, replaced it with a Pro-Ject that has worked beautifully for over 4 now. In fact yours is the first bad experience I’ve heard about with Pro-Ject. Ya never know I guess.
My Pro-Ject with a cartridge upgrade & acrylic platter upgrade was just over 600, all-in.
Post subject: Re: The Vinyl Thread: Still Listen On Wax, Don't Use The CD
Posted: Wed November 21, 2018 2:14 pm
I also love my beautiful blue Orbit. Haven't had any problems with it in the two years I've had it. can't remember what I paid but I know it was $300 or less.
Post subject: Re: The Vinyl Thread: Still Listen On Wax, Don't Use The CD
Posted: Wed November 21, 2018 3:58 pm
likes rhythmic things that butt up against each other
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That’s what I was thinking. I figured if I’m going all in on a player I might as well get a built in and save me the hassle of picking it a receiver that has a phono out.
Finding powered speakers to get the job done will be important too. I have audioengine A5s, but I didn't feel they were enough on their own and had to get audioengine's sub to add a little more punch.
Post subject: Re: The Vinyl Thread: Still Listen On Wax, Don't Use The CD
Posted: Wed November 21, 2018 8:38 pm
Production Police
Joined: Tue September 24, 2013 5:56 pm Posts: 47142 Location: In the oatmeal aisle wearing a Shellac shirt
I've never been a vinyl head, so I don't really know what I'm talking about. It strikes me as odd though, because active monitors are generally frowned upon in the studio world. I just assumed that all your Marantz boners would deflate for active speakers because they're not pure enough or something.
I just like interacting with vinyl as my preferred way to consume music. I don't really have opinions on what makes it sound the best as long as it's not some shitty mp3.
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