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Originally Posted by Bluewater21
Thanks for clearing that up. I’ve had zero issues with mine, solid entry level table IMO.
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And that's definitely great you haven't experienced issues yet (or haven't noticed some of the issues that are already happening - speed/pitch issues and inner groove distortion, trouble with sibilance, etc). But as far as "entry level" tables go, the LP60 is really not a piece of audio-equipment, and wouldn't be something I'd recommend.
Even if you are not noticing any issues, it is chewing up your records. Because the tracking force is generally too high or too low, the stylus (needle) is likely damaging the groove wall of every record you play and leaving permanent surface noise. While some consider pops and ticks to be "part of the experience" with vinyl, these are not normal or wanted. This is why Doby says he wouldn't lend his records to anyone with an LP60 - they'd come back, at minimum, with increased surface noise and groove degradation.
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Originally Posted by Bluewater21
Haha ok guys, turn down the pretentious crap a bit. I’m new to the vinyl world, it’s just my starter table. I’ll try and make you all proud one day.
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I don't think anyone is trying to be pretentious, but rather inform people of some facts. The problem is that you suggested that skips and the like are an issue of pressing quality, when in fact it is an issue of playback equipment. The result of this narrative is a trend towards higher returns and refunds on dynamic records, and eventually labels and plants aiming their product to be played on low-end gear. This is already occurring in some places where they've been testing product on low-end tables to ensure no skipping - but this is done at the price of good dynamics.
The narrative that these are fine tables and the records are at fault could lead to worse quality records just so those holding on to what essentially is a toy rather, than a piece of audio equipment, can be happy; while the rest of us get disappointed with low-quality releases.
So no, this isn't a case of elitism or pretentiousness. We're endlessly trying to inform so that this incorrect narrative of bad vinyl products doesn't take hold. And there is some frustration on our end because we seemingly play this same song and dance every time a new DMB record comes out