The Beer and Vinyl Thread

[kbuzz1]

Are there any higher-end audio stores in your area? I went with a friend to one in SF once and it was a great experience. We were able to demo a number of different components on their systems.

There is one spot that I'm aware of.

But all the research I've done, tables are either in the $100-$200 range, $400-$500 or $800+. I'm looking to be firmly in the $400-$500 range.

Or are you talking used?

 

[Max]

sorry not sorry for the interruption

everyone needs a tiny bit of country in their life
ps-phanatic placed for kbuzz benefit

 

[rcubed1]

Yep it's from a bundle they did with Klipsch, I managed to find the matching speakers later on Craigslist which was satisfying. Apologies for the lack of beer in this pic

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Even better, there is a bass!

 

[kbuzz1]

ps-phanatic placed for kbuzz benefit

I still root for Cutch though

 

[quirk6]

everyone needs a tiny bit of country in their life

How tiny we talking? Quantum realm tiny? Still seems like a lot.

 

[rosetta]

Or are you talking used?

No I think usually these stores mostly sell new gear. If they have anything in your price range, they're at least worth a visit.

 

[masterofsparks]

Still trying to get the hang of this photography thing. My space is weird and I need a better stereo cabinet - the one I'm using right now is basically a placeholder.

If we're using this thread to get stereo upgrade suggestions, I'm looking to upgrade my speakers and amp. I have a much nicer turntable than the rest of my setup (I lucked into it), so I'm not looking for audiophile-level stuff. I'm looking for some decent vintage mid-level stuff, so if anyone has suggestions, I'll take whatever I can get.

 

[Gehrig13]

 

[quirk6]

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Man, I ******* love The Bird and the Worm. Tried listening to their other stuff and none of it really clicked with me. Still, great song.

 

[Gehrig13]

Man, I ******* love The Bird and the Worm. Tried listening to their other stuff and none of it really clicked with me. Still, great song.

Great song, great album. I do enjoy their self titled album. Other than that, meh.

 

[Gehrig13]

 

[davey101]

All this platter chatter...

My wife and I have an agreement. We are currently dieting and exercising and when we hit our target weight, we get a predetermined, pre-approved guilt-free purchase. Mine is a turntable upgrade. Been wanting to move the ATLP60 out to the porch for outdoor enjoyment anyway...

Any suggestions in the ~$500 range. Looking at primarily the next standard tier up of the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon and Rega RP1. If those are truly the best options in this price range, which is preferable? Major differences? Looks like they get similar reviews with similar functionality. Any other options I should be considering?

Have to be new? $500 could get you a well sorted SL-1200. Hard to beat Technics at their peak. Thorens is also a good option. I've always been of the opinion that vintage is better then new in that price range.

 

[masterofsparks]

Have to be new? $500 could get you a well sorted SL-1200. Hard to beat Technics at their peak. Thorens is also a good option.

If you’re looking for new turntables in that range, I’ve heard good things about U-Turn’s stuff. I think they sell a couple of models.

 

[trickytunadicky]

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[jaeselector]

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon vs Rega RP1.

Both are similar, with high tone arm stiffness and a low mass plinth. This makes for a noisy table, but gives that extra “jump” when playing music. Sometimes high mass plinths sound a bit dead to me. I’m a Rega man myself.

Can you find a used RP3? If so, it might be worth getting that one. It sounds great. You can also slowly upgrade its parts over time. A modded RP3 sounds fantastic.

 

[jaeselector]

Have to be new? $500 could get you a well sorted SL-1200. Hard to beat Technics at their peak. Thorens is also a good option. I've always been of the opinion that vintage is better then new in that price range.

Agree on the Thorens if you can find a nice vintage one.

 

[Max]

How tiny we talking? Quantum realm tiny? Still seems like a lot.

more like somewhere between a paramecium and a water bear (outside of Johnny Cash.. he would bring it up into the centimeter range)

 

[quirk6]

more like somewhere between a paramecium and a water bear (outside of Johnny Cash.. he would bring it up into the centimeter range)

Ooh, that's quite big that is.

 

[Gehrig13]

 

[Gehrig13]

 

[kbuzz1]

In the red catalog

 

[kbuzz1]

Apparently their most polished album. I will be comparing to old catalog in the coming weeks...

 

[kbuzz1]

Good Album of Music

 

[kbuzz1]

Yo, pop songwriting is at full tilt...

 

[kbuzz1]

libbey cheers for this ****...down the rabbit hole...

 

[kbuzz1]

Sorry, not sorry...

 

[Gehrig13]

 

[davey101]

New National album is excellent!

 

[Gehrig13]

 

[Gehrig13]