**The Official Vinyl Collectors Thread**

[coldengrey12]

All right, I'll play the case of the Mondays game, too. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366680072.055227.jpg

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I see you there you little 4LP Stadium Arcadium all analogue Steve Hoffman mastering!!!!

\m/ \m/

"I spy with my vinyl eye..." I love that pressing! I got that a couple weeks after last year's RSD, I believe (maybe a bit longer after that, actually), but it was on sale for $39.99 and I had some trade-in cash, so I got it for significantly less than the $99.99 MSRP.

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by rickyh24

Awesome.

Thanks.

I picked it up on Saturday, at the second store we visited, totally unexpected find in the wild. Always had my eye out for this album, and could never find it. Now, it's mine! Beautiful packaging, too!

[Funkhouser]

For those that have the pro-ject debut carbon how is it compared to the audio-technica AT-LP60? Worlds better?

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by coldengrey12

All right, I'll play the case of the Mondays game, too. Attachment 64345

Very nice!

[thechad90000]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I see you there you little 4LP Stadium Arcadium all analogue Steve Hoffman mastering!!!!

\m/ \m/

This is top of my most wanted list.

[wampa3]

Originally Posted by Drumlax15

For those that have the pro-ject debut carbon how is it compared to the audio-technica AT-LP60? Worlds better?

I think Alex summed it up when comparing it to his previous AT-LP120.

[WidespreadMule3]

So after about 5 hours, I've finally put all of my records on Discogs. Please, check out my collection, let me know what you think and friend me. I'm gonna say not bad for only actively been collecting for about 2 years.

http://www.discogs.com/collection?user=jlingram

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by william.hosking

Here is the stereo cabinet that I'm going to restore. The wood doesn't look quite as good as in the first pic. Mostly just some water damage on the top of the cabinet from being stored in a garage, but that's manageable. Whadaya think?

I LOVE IT! It looks just like the one we had.

[Tak_a_Tak]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

So after about 5 hours, I've finally put all of my records on Discogs. Please, check out my collection, let me know what you think and friend me. I'm gonna say not bad for only actively been collecting for about 2 years.

http://www.discogs.com/collection?user=jlingram

A very fine collection! A nice mix to offer any mood. There are many I would like to add to mine.



(I also see you own a copy of Red . )

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by Drumlax15

For those that have the pro-ject debut carbon how is it compared to the audio-technica AT-LP60? Worlds better?

Yeah not even close. The difference in sound was noticeable immediately after I dropped the needle on the first record I played on the Carbon. I had my Audio Technica for 5 years and loved it. They are great starter tables. But the difference in performance between that and even an entry level audiophile table (Pro-Ject Debut III or Debut Carbon, Rega RP1, Music Hall MMF 2.2, etc.)is like night and day.

I think the Carbon is the best value for the money out of that group due to the carbon fiber tonearm and as Doby pointed out, the pre-fitted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge which goes for $90-$100 on its own.

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by Tak_a_Tak

A very fine collection! A nice mix to offer any mood. There are many I would like to add to mine.



(I also see you own a copy of Red . )

Thank you. And yes, I do. I'm an unashamed T-Swift fan. Red is a great album.

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by Drumlax15

For those that have the pro-ject debut carbon how is it compared to the audio-technica AT-LP60? Worlds better?

It's 400 more it better be worlds better.

[crashintonickdm]

Anyone have vinyl riot act?

[Tak_a_Tak]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

Anyone have vinyl riot act?

I have one.

[mcwyffe]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

Anyone have vinyl riot act?

I also have one

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Thank you. And yes, I do. I'm an unashamed T-Swift fan. Red is a great album.

I saw a copy of Red and Speak Now at the second record store I hit on Saturday, and honestly, I was considering getting either one or both, but I found other things that I wanted more.

Edit: They would have been more for the wife than me, especially Red. Speak Now I can handle a little more, I think.

[Tak_a_Tak]

I have two young girls at home, so I picked up Red a while ago. I've never knew there was a pressing for Speak Now, I need to stay on the look out for it. The girls love having friends over and getting that out for a spin. Most of their friends have never seen a record, so they are totally amazed. I like to think I'm planting seeds for future vinyl lovers.

[wampa3]

Never thought this thread would devolve into a Taydolf Switler conversation.

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by wampa3

Never thought this thread would devolve into a Taydolf Switler conversation.

Bitch has vinyl!

[wampa3]

As I'm still a noob in the vinylverse, I'm assuming I'm doing something very wrong by not having a preamp and just using the built in preamp on my turntable. With that, any suggestions for a preamp that I should aim for?

Seemed like these guys have a decent, simple, and cheap selection to choose from, know nothing about the quality though.

http://www.phonopreamps.com/

[AlexK79]

Finally got around to snapping a couple pics of my setup and record collection! I'm starting to run out of shelf space for the vinyl.

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by wampa3

As I'm still a noob in the vinylverse, I'm assuming I'm doing something very wrong by not having a preamp and just using the built in preamp on my turntable. With that, any suggestions for a preamp that I should aim for?

Seemed like these guys have a decent, simple, and cheap selection to choose from, know nothing about the quality though.

http://www.phonopreamps.com/

Very cool site - I've never visited that before but they have a lot of stuff, some very affordable!

I don't have a pre-amp currently so I don't have any first hand experience with them - Doby might be able to give the best insight. I have been looking at them, I've been targeting the Pro-Ject Phono Box series only because it makes sense that it would pair well with my Debut Carbon. But I would imagine that even some of the lower priced models at the site you posted there would probably be a pretty significant improvement over the built-in preamp on your AT. Funnily enough in all the years I had my AT I never once turned on the pre-amp so I have no idea how it sounds!

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by AlexK79

Finally got around to snapping a couple pics of my setup and record collection! I'm starting to run out of shelf space for the vinyl.

Very nice! Damn, the Carbon is a sweet looking table! Nice, collection, too!

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by william.hosking

Very nice! Damn, the Carbon is a sweet looking table! Nice, collection, too!

Thanks! I really do love the smooth look on the Carbon, very sleek.

[wampa3]

Originally Posted by AlexK79

Very cool site - I've never visited that before but they have a lot of stuff, some very affordable!

I don't have a pre-amp currently so I don't have any first hand experience with them - Doby might be able to give the best insight. I have been looking at them, I've been targeting the Pro-Ject Phono Box series only because it makes sense that it would pair well with my Debut Carbon. But I would imagine that even some of the lower priced models at the site you posted there would probably be a pretty significant improvement over the built-in preamp on your AT. Funnily enough in all the years I had my AT I never once turned on the pre-amp so I have no idea how it sounds!

I have no basis for comparison so it seems fine to me, but I have a feeling that I'm hindering my experience to some degree as I just have it hooked into a home theater receiver without a phono input.

[william.hosking]

A picture of my current setup, with my P-Z vinyl on the left, my Christmas vinyl, box sets, and music books on the right.

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by wampa3

I have no basis for comparison so it seems fine to me, but I have a feeling that I'm hindering my experience to some degree as I just have it hooked into a home theater receiver without a phono input.

From what Doby has told me in the past, a pre-amp will give you a nice improvement even when using a receiver that does have a phono input. I don't think you'd regret picking one up at all.

That's what's so awesome and frustrating about this hobby at the same time, just when you get your system to where you think you want it, you start reading up on other stuff that you want to try to add on...then you do it, hear the difference and want even more!

[william.hosking]

Originally Posted by AlexK79

Thanks! I really do love the smooth look on the Carbon, very sleek.

I bet it sounds fantastic! I'm looking for a nice vintage Pioneer or Marantz receiver/amp for my next hardward addition.

[YouNeverKnow25]

Pioneer SX-590...what's a good price?