Members PunkRudeBoy Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Collecting vinyl. *Sigh* this ones gonna cost me some cash down the line hahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have flirted here and there with starting a Vinyl collection, but I pretty much just stick to looking for deals at flea markets and stuff. Not to heavey into finding the pricy items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Minnie The Moocher Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Still have my vinyl collection, and still play it sometimes - nothing like an old AC/DC, Beatles, Pistols or Gallagher (Rory) LP. I even orderd the new AC/DC on vinyl . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkRudeBoy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 My dad is always on the hunt when he hits yard sales and flea markets, but I have slowly geared away from buying cd's simply because I love the sound and look of a record. Now i've become fascinated with first pressings and limited colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Been there, done that. I had a friend that owned a local record store and was able to finance two guitars by selling off hundreds of my albums that a) I don't listen to anymore; or b) I have already replaced on CD. By the way I still have about three hundred of the darn things - looked for a disc by the Soft Boys (Robin Hitchcock's first band) the other day and said "damn, musta sold it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I heard that vinyl sounds better than digital so I did my own comparison. Guess what, CDs blow vinyl out of the water, not even close. Can't imagine why anyone would still want vinyl. Other than bigger album covers, there is just no upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a little bit of everything....reel-reel, 8 track, cassette, vinyl, cd, etc,etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan Trevisol Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Well you're gonna need a good needle on your turntable. I recommend the Goldfinger.http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Goldfinger-Phono-Cartridge;jsessionid=0a01025a1f435b5f435e3c224b07898e8d1b7a6d6bd8.e3eSbNySbxiNe34Pa38Ta38ObNz0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I heard that vinyl sounds better than digital so I did my own comparison. Guess what, CDs blow vinyl out of the water, not even close. Can't imagine why anyone would still want vinyl. Other than bigger album covers, there is just no upside. Obscure recordings is another upside (imo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nwtsnma Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I heard that vinyl sounds better than digital so I did my own comparison. Guess what, CDs blow vinyl out of the water, not even close. Can't imagine why anyone would still want vinyl. Other than bigger album covers, there is just no upside. +1 but its cool and all so yeah whatever. in this way the youngsters can also participate in rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I heard that vinyl sounds better than digital so I did my own comparison. Guess what, CDs blow vinyl out of the water, not even close. Can't imagine why anyone would still want vinyl. Other than bigger album covers, there is just no upside. I actually can't agree with that. My reason for liquidating a lot of my records was actually more because of ease of use (with CDs) and maintenance (CDs never get scratchy). Just as I prefer analogue technology with pedals and amps, so it is with recordings. Although it is true that you get much better dynamic range with digital, you get better transient response (more bits of info) with analogue which gives it an overall warmer sound IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkRudeBoy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Well you're gonna need a good needle on your turntable. I recommend the Goldfinger.http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Goldfinger-Phono-Cartridge;jsessionid=0a01025a1f435b5f435e3c224b07898e8d1b7a6d6bd8.e3eSbNySbxiNe34Pa38Ta38ObNz0 I have an old technics 1800 with a brand new shrure cartridge that was about 60 bucks. It was a huge improvement over my old plastic based fisher. I'm now looking to go all out and get a technics 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I heard that vinyl sounds better than digital so I did my own comparison. Guess what, CDs blow vinyl out of the water, not even close. Can't imagine why anyone would still want vinyl. Other than bigger album covers, there is just no upside. I've never heard that it was better than digital but theres just something organic about all the little crackles and pops you hear when spinning your favorite records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cold Gin Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have like over 200 vinyls. Found them in my grandpas house when I was a kid, they used to belong to my uncle but since he passed away years ago I got to keep them. There's everything from jazz to blues to rock there including every 70's AC/DC and KISS albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A Happy Crowd Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a nice sized collection of vinyl, although most of my new purchases are usually on cd since they're a) cheaper and b) easier to load on my ipod. But when I browse through used stuff at flea markets or record fairs, it has to be vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members golias Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Last time I was in Japan, I stopped in a little used record store in Kobe & flipped through their jazz vinyl. Holy crap, if only I had brought along a flight-worthy case for bringing records home, I'm pretty sure I could have paid for my whole trip just by buying the right records at that shop and re-selling them in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BydoEmpire Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 I love vinyl, though I don't have a huge collection. Just the other week I picked up 12 excellent-condition classic rock albums at my church yardsale for $3. Total. Black Sabbath Vol 4, and Heaven and Hell - neither of which I had for some reason, Clapton's Backless, Heart's Little Queen, Bob Seger's Live Bullet, Aerosmith Rocks, etc. Best luck I've had in a while - I check out the Goodwill stores fairly often, but they never have anything worthwhile. I got a chuckle from the guy ringing me up as I bought the two Black Sabbath albums at my church. =) 1) I love the larger artwork and inserts of records. 2) A side of a record is the perfect length. I can put it on when I'm doing something (like the dishes) and get a "complete" experience. When I have CDs in the tray I end up listening to the first few songs 90% of the time. 3) Records can be found really cheap. 4) I think vinyl sounds great. I don't have an album to compare side-by-side w/ the CD, and I wouldn't say it sounds "better" but I don't have any problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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