Lemme See That Vinyl Collection!

BIGDaddyWil

Digital Twilight wrote:

STAYSEA wrote:

In the first picture....


It looks really familiar...
What band/album is that? I have all the H. R. Giger TASCHENs.
Except Li 1

Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery

Yes sir, thank you! Great record! It's H.R. Giger artwork.

BIGDaddyWil

STAYSEA wrote:

BIGDaddyWil wrote:

Here's a couple photos of my vinyl collection and equipment:



Silverchair - Frogstomp (re-issue) with Thirdman Record mat underneath. My second turntable Technics SL-23.

Can I come visit? I'll make cookies.

How did you get the record mat? They are sooo hard to find. I'll bring my own headphones...

Yes, you can visit and i love chocolate chip cookies!!! I purchased the record mat here:
http://thirdmanstore.com/featured/light ... lt-slipmat

It's more for decoration, it's felt and holds static electricity. Boo! Looks good, though.

63schoefflin

I have the Rolling Record Store slip and it's pretty cool watching the bus go round and round and round

Tim Simmons

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Empty Glass

Tim Simmons wrote:

http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/401/img0979zps8a2d1c93.jpg

Damn!

Is that the '06 Pittsbugh poster making a cameo on the right side?

Tim Simmons

Yep.

I have close ups of the shelves, but this site doesn't seem to like them even if I choose the proper format.

BIGDaddyWil

Currently in rotation.....

BIGDaddyWil

A through F shelf

Nevermind90

Recently fell in love with Venyl, working on it.. they are so expensive these days..

http://stateofloveandtrust.blogg.se/?tmp=524372

mfc2006

In our new place, we have a sweet little "nook-type" room at the top of the stairs. It's perfect for sitting down & spinning some vinyl!





3 that I'm currently spinning...


and here's most of the vinyl. there's more, but it's downstairs.

63schoefflin

mfc2006 wrote:

In our new place, we have a sweet little "nook-type" room at the top of the stairs. It's perfect for sitting down & spinning some vinyl!





3 that I'm currently spinning...


and here's most of the vinyl. there's more, but it's downstairs.

I'm loving the setup...did you ever track down Okonokos? I don't think I ended up giving you my spare but hell, I could be wrong. Either that or a White Stripes album I think I sent you....or I could be a lunatic and be making it all up

Regardless...I'm jealous of the spot.

BIGDaddyWil

mfc2006 wrote:

In our new place, we have a sweet little "nook-type" room at the top of the stairs. It's perfect for sitting down & spinning some vinyl!

Yes! Looks awesome! :shock:

mfc2006

Thanks, man! I love spinning records up there. Was never able track down Okonokos...someday!

BIGDaddyWil

F through L shelf.... Foo Fighters - John Lennon

63schoefflin

Probably not the right spot but I trust you guys that post here more than others, lol. I need to upgrade turntables and I'm looking at a few around $500. But this vinyl kick will be around permanently so I ask you wax gods... How big is the difference between a $500 table and say something around $1000? Because the next table I get I plan on keeping for a damn long time.

Obviously upgrade the speakers and all the other stuff as well, but I'm ok with taking my time and getting quality at each piece.

BIGDaddyWil

63schoefflin wrote:

Probably not the right spot but I trust you guys that post here more than others, lol. I need to upgrade turntables and I'm looking at a few around $500. But this vinyl kick will be around permanently so I ask you wax gods... How big is the difference between a $500 table and say something around $1000? Because the next table I get I plan on keeping for a damn long time.

Obviously upgrade the speakers and all the other stuff as well, but I'm ok with taking my time and getting quality at each piece.

I wish I could help you but my Music Hall mmf 2.2 was $449. I plan on using this for as long as it lasts, great turntable. There's plenty of upgrades...... acrylic platter, speed box, cartridge, etc. I'm only upgrading the cartridge soon. The reason I bought this table is because it came highly recommended from a buddy who used to remaster & engineer albums. He said for the money, this table puts out fantastic sound.

It also depends if you want new or vintage. Check out these sites for more in depth info:

http://www.vinylengine.com
&
http://www.audiokarma.org

Sometime these guys have too much info.

Good luck with your journey! Let us know what you decide. :thumbup:

63schoefflin

Great info....I need to dig around those sites a bit. But I hear that a lot, the vintage vs. new argument. What exactly is the difference? Because I know people love ones in the '70's and 80's but you think modern technology would have surpassed that? lol

BIGDaddyWil

63schoefflin wrote:

Great info....I need to dig around those sites a bit. But I hear that a lot, the vintage vs. new argument. What exactly is the difference? Because I know people love ones in the '70's and 80's but you think modern technology would have surpassed that? lol

Personal preference really, I picked up a Technics SL-23 doe $50 from a Ten Club member. It was made in the late 70's, and everything works. I cleaned it up and replaced the belt, best $50 I ever spent. It all depends on how much your willing to spend. If you know what your looking for, you can find great deals on vintage tables through Craigslist and garage sales. If you have the patience, you can find gems out there. Also, this equipment is vintage so parts and repairs can cost more.

Tim Simmons

I think there are many factors at play. A $1000 table could be a big leap above a $500 table, but to really hear that jump, you are going to need to have a great tone arm and cartridge for that table. Which means increased cost on that $1000. Some $500 tables are pretty upgradable. You can outfit a Rega P1 with a great tone arm and cart and get amazing sound. Ultimately, to get better sound you are going to dump alot a cash into the hobby. Once you get the table, you need the tone arm and cart. Then maybe you need a better amp or receiver. Then speakers. Then wires. Then maybe you need a metal platter and a clamp. You see how this goes and its a slippery slope for marginal improvements in sound.

I have 3 tables, an Audio Technica, a Debut III and a VPI Jr. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get the best sound out of the VPI Jr. It was probably a $1500 table in its day (I bought it for less than half that 3 years ago). Its got a good cart and a good arm. It can pick up some details my Debut III can't. But for the most part, there isn't a huge jump in quality. I play my Debut III way more (mainly because its in my office). Its certainly not worth a jump between the $400 III and (lest say I paid) $1k for the VPI. I could outfit the Debut in a Great Arm and cart and put on an acrylic platter and get a speed box for the table, and come in around that $1000 price tag. I bet, doing a blind test, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the III and the VPI.

Going down the Audiophile road is a slippery slope. IMO its much better to get a good table mid tier table (like you are looking at) and do some improvements and save all the extra cash for LPs.

Tim Simmons

Also audiophiles are pretty insufferable. Way worse than entitled Pearl Jam fans. And thats saying a lot.

For proof: go to the Steve Hoffman forums and try to read that place without rolling your eyes. Keep it simple and you'll be happier in the long run.