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mickeyrat

GB281198 said:

mickeyrat said:

GB281198 said:

Only listened to the first one so far it looked fine but FI doesn't sound as good as pneuma 

sound fade in and out a bit?

Yes and had some odd noise towards the end. Listened twice and not sure if it was my speakers or the record

record I think. Experienced the same. Now the question is , by design or no?

Cropduster-80

mickeyrat said:

anyone else's FI have dishing in one or more of the records? Record 1 is minor, 2 very minimal if at all. 3 could serve as a shallow bird bath...

4 is half of 3 in depth. Need to platter 5 to see how that one is.

5 is dished as well. Vinyl flat has been ordered with the pouch.

Mine is slightly (I’m only through the first 2 records so far)  I’m debating on flattening as it’s really slight.  So far it sounds good so I’ll give it 2-3 plays and decide 

Figuring out where to store this giant box is my more pressing issue.  It’s longer than the raidiohead in rainbows 45 box but about as tall so unless you have really deep shelves it doesn’t go all the way in.  Rotated it’s too tall

mickeyrat

Cropduster-80 said:

mickeyrat said:

anyone else's FI have dishing in one or more of the records? Record 1 is minor, 2 very minimal if at all. 3 could serve as a shallow bird bath...

4 is half of 3 in depth. Need to platter 5 to see how that one is.

5 is dished as well. Vinyl flat has been ordered with the pouch.

Mine is slightly (I’m only through the first 2 records so far)  I’m debating on flattening as it’s really slight.  So far it sounds good so I’ll give it 2-3 plays and decide 

Figuring out where to store this giant box is my more pressing issue.  It’s longer than the raidiohead in rainbows 45 box but about as tall so unless you have really deep shelves it doesn’t go all the way in.  Rotated it’s too tall

have Kallax shelves. just fits...

I carefully cut the cellophane around just the inner "book" so it slides out but the box is still protected. I like that copperish label.

mschostok

mickeyrat said:

anyone else's FI have dishing in one or more of the records? Record 1 is minor, 2 very minimal if at all. 3 could serve as a shallow bird bath...

4 is half of 3 in depth. Need to platter 5 to see how that one is.

5 is dished as well. Vinyl flat has been ordered with the pouch.

I'm honestly not sure what "dishing" means (is it another name for warping?), but my FI the middle toward the inner grooves/label is slight raised off the platter. For eg, when I put the record down, the middle label part is slightly raised when all other records are flush with the platter. Is that what you're referring to? Because I think all 5 of my FI LPs have that but it doesn't affect the sound as they sound incredible so I'm not worried about it, may just get a weight. 

Cropduster-80

I interpret it as one side is concave.  So depending on what side is down you may not notice it. When concave side is down you don’t see a warp as the record looks to to be laying flat at the edges.   Your tone arm still moves up and down though 

I tend to think of a warp as more wavy and less uniform 

ultimately it’s probably similar enough no matter what you call it 

mickeyrat

Cropduster-80 said:

I interpret it as one side is concave.  So depending on what side is down you may not notice it. When concave side is down you don’t see a warp as the record looks to to be laying flat at the edges.   Your tone arm still moves up and down though 

I tend to think of a warp as more wavy and less uniform 

ultimately it’s probably similar enough no matter what you call it 

this. so my copies are domed on the playing side. the spindle shows what I mean... 1st one is by itself. 2nd is me pressing down on the center...

mschostok

mickeyrat said:

Cropduster-80 said:

I interpret it as one side is concave.  So depending on what side is down you may not notice it. When concave side is down you don’t see a warp as the record looks to to be laying flat at the edges.   Your tone arm still moves up and down though 

I tend to think of a warp as more wavy and less uniform 

ultimately it’s probably similar enough no matter what you call it 

this. so my copies are domed on the playing side. the spindle shows what I mean... 1st one is by itself. 2nd is me pressing down on the center...

Gotcha. Yes that’s what I’m talking about. All of my FI LPs have that, still sounds good though so I’m not sure I care. Glad mine isn’t the only one 

GB281198

Possibly caused by the packaging. I have some other albums with bulky cases that have some warping. 7empest is amazing regardless

garland09

Fear Inoculum is amazing on vinyl!  I’ve only listened to it on Apple Music.  The vinyl sounds outstanding.  If you’re on the fence about buying I say pull the trigger and get it.

Merkin Baller

garland09 said:

Fear Inoculum is amazing on vinyl!  I’ve only listened to it on Apple Music.  The vinyl sounds outstanding.  If you’re on the fence about buying I say pull the trigger and get it.

Agreed… I also recommend buying one w/ a good return policy. Mine was fine, but I’ve been hearing about some coming apart upon opening… sounds like the glue isn’t holding on some which is disappointing to hear. It’s a cool package. And yeah… the vinyl sounds amazing.

pledgeagrievance

I saw the FI vinyl for $185 at my local spot. Good price?

Cropduster-80

pledgeagrievance said:

I saw the FI vinyl for $185 at my local spot. Good price?

No.

http://www.guestroomrecords.com/new-releases/tool-fear-inoculum-5xlp-box-set

shipping is like 5bucks and they don’t add sales tax 
so It’s like 159 all in 

BrainofBGA

Cropduster-80 said:

pledgeagrievance said:

I saw the FI vinyl for $185 at my local spot. Good price?

No.

http://www.guestroomrecords.com/new-releases/tool-fear-inoculum-5xlp-box-set

shipping is like 5bucks and they don’t add sales tax 
so It’s like 159 all in 

On pre order here in Australia it’s $295 😞

mickeyrat

Cropduster-80 said:

pledgeagrievance said:

I saw the FI vinyl for $185 at my local spot. Good price?

No.

http://www.guestroomrecords.com/new-releases/tool-fear-inoculum-5xlp-box-set

shipping is like 5bucks and they don’t add sales tax 
so It’s like 159 all in 

Amazon is comparable

Cropduster-80

BrainofBGA said:

Cropduster-80 said:

pledgeagrievance said:

I saw the FI vinyl for $185 at my local spot. Good price?

No.

http://www.guestroomrecords.com/new-releases/tool-fear-inoculum-5xlp-box-set

shipping is like 5bucks and they don’t add sales tax 
so It’s like 159 all in 

On pre order here in Australia it’s $295 😞

If it makes you feel any better it’s probably worth it if that’s the best price you can get. 

It’s pretty much the only really expensive at retail record set I’ve bought and didn’t feel ripped off 

mickeyrat

Cropduster-80 said:

BrainofBGA said:

Cropduster-80 said:

pledgeagrievance said:

I saw the FI vinyl for $185 at my local spot. Good price?

No.

http://www.guestroomrecords.com/new-releases/tool-fear-inoculum-5xlp-box-set

shipping is like 5bucks and they don’t add sales tax 
so It’s like 159 all in 

On pre order here in Australia it’s $295 😞

If it makes you feel any better it’s probably worth it if that’s the best price you can get. 

It’s pretty much the only really expensive at retail record set I’ve bought and didn’t feel ripped off 

Might worth figuring out shipping costs from here based on weight.

pledgeagrievance

Thanks @Cropduster-80

Merkin Baller

Danny’s drum tech Joe Slaby has been posting some fantastic behind the scenes stuff on his Instagram. https://instagram.com/joeslaby?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Eraserhead

Finally in Europe - can wait to see them next week.  First show in 2.5 years - take that you stupid virus!

mickeyrat

Eraserhead said:

Finally in Europe - can wait to see them next week.  First show in 2.5 years - take that you stupid virus!

you're in for it!!!!