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Post by lumpy on Jan 13, 2008 12:31:12 GMT -5
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Post by kittenhart on Jan 13, 2008 16:21:23 GMT -5
They are harder to find then you would think. I saw one in the Sears catalogue a few years back. If you ever find needles, buy them all, because I don't think they even make them anymore.
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Post by Sass on Jan 13, 2008 16:40:31 GMT -5
And the thing is that they are mondo expensive! I have all kinds of 33's and 45's that are the shanizit and would love to play them. The only thing that I can think of is to get a turntable like dj's have and then that way the needles would be more accessible.......
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Post by jules on Jan 14, 2008 10:30:42 GMT -5
There is something out that allows you to convert records into mp3s. I know that Brookstone has a few different versions. And I saw a genuine record player in Best Buy not that long ago... with a retro look, of course.
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Post by RO on Jan 14, 2008 10:49:28 GMT -5
Yes, we have some vintage stores in my area that still sell record players if you need me to ship you one...let me know.
Like Jules said...some have the capability of transferring it to MP3 files or you could pay a studio to have it done...its not that much to have it converted.
I love the eclectic stores that sell all the different frames and ideas for showcasing the albums...
We get a ton at the library in donations...they are great works of art...
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Post by jules on Jan 14, 2008 11:07:54 GMT -5
One of my favorite restaurants in NYC, Vynl, uses album covers for their menus. The decor is awesome too. But the bathrooms are possibly the coolest feature!
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Post by RO on Jan 14, 2008 11:22:43 GMT -5
One of my favorite restaurants in NYC, Vynl, uses album covers for their menus. The decor is awesome too. But the bathrooms are possibly the coolest feature! That is super cool...I am writing that one down because NYC is on my agenda soon...
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Post by jules on Jan 14, 2008 11:31:57 GMT -5
Let me know if you want to meet up when you visit! We can even do lunch at Vynl.
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Post by RO on Jan 14, 2008 12:03:42 GMT -5
Let me know if you want to meet up when you visit! We can even do lunch at Vynl. Definitely would love to meet up... Trying to figure out when I am going for sure...depends on other people and their schedules... I will let you know. Thanks.
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Post by Mod (PQ-Kermie) on Jan 14, 2008 12:07:21 GMT -5
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Post by RO on Jan 14, 2008 12:22:35 GMT -5
That is supercool!!!!
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Post by jules on Jan 14, 2008 12:33:04 GMT -5
Awesome. I've just started getting into Jack Johnson. Great sound.
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Post by lumpy on Jan 14, 2008 13:06:24 GMT -5
A fair number of artists are doing this now and as I understand it, the vinyl option is usually available before the CD.
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Post by lqdKaos on Jan 14, 2008 16:08:51 GMT -5
Hey, before you all go out and spend a ton o cash on a new turntable. Check out the pawn shops in your area. There are a ton of wanna-be DJs out there that spend a ton of money on highend turntables hoping to make it big as the next DJ-Jazzy Jeff. Only to find out that the market is not that good and most of the DJ for hire guys are using CDs
So you you can get a really nice turntable for relatively little (under 200). The needles and all can be picked up at any Guitar shop or the like.
I have a really nice Audio-Technica Professional turntable. New it was around 250. I got mine for 100 even. Then I went out and got an audiophile quality cartridge for about 40 bucks.
Now if you want to go really high end, forgo buying that new car and get something like the Grand Prix Audio Monaco direct-drive turntable for around $19,500. It sounds great, but in my opinion is not worth the money.
You could get something a little more reasonable such as the Simon Yorke Designs Series 9 turntable & tonearm for only around $8000.
I have done alot of research into various turntables. My favorite right now is the Clearaudio Champion 2 turntable & Unify tonearm with Benz Micro L2 phono cartridge for around 2K.
I have found though, that for the majority of us mere mortals, the Audio Technica is plenty. Its heavy, has good damping for preventing vibrations, the tonearm is easy to adjust, the cartridge (needle) is easy to find and replace, and its affordable.
Keep in mind that many turntables require a pre-amp in order to be hooked up to modern receivers. The Audio Technica includes one. It also has a digital output for those who want to take the life out of thier music and convert it to digital.
There is nothing better than laying in the dark listening to Wish you Were Here by Pink Floyd on vinyl.
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Post by Chaos40 on Jan 14, 2008 16:32:42 GMT -5
My feet are cold
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