Red Mosquito

Tom. Petty. Swooooooooooooooooooooooon...

I've paused on those Talking Heads reissues at a number of stores. But I'm wondering: do you those have a noticeably improvement in sound over, say, a VG version from the '80s that you can get for $8? Some of my LPs from that era are some of the best-sounding ones I own (Dire Straits, for example).

Simple Torture wrote:I've paused on those Talking Heads reissues at a number of stores. But I'm wondering: do you those have a noticeably improvement in sound over, say, a VG version from the '80s that you can get for $8? Some of my LPs from that era are some of the best-sounding ones I own (Dire Straits, for example).

Dont know about that. My record store guy seems to think its at least a better quality vinyl itself. At least

durdencommatyler wrote:Tom. Petty. Swooooooooooooooooooooooon...

I really like Tom Petty. So many great songs. Needed more petty on my shelf.

there's so much Petty and Talking Heads in the used bins. I probably have 5 Petty records and the entire Talking Heads discography and the average price I paid was $5-$8 each.

Here's a weird thing to say, but once you start feeling like you've got a pretty "complete" collection you'll wish that you had more vintage records to hunt down. I sometimes walk into Flea markets or dusty used record shops and don't know where to start looking because I don't have a long wantlist of 70's or 80's records. Rare examples where it's better to buy new is if there is a true analog remaster.... such as the Neil Young release series.

Having said that, anyone here plan to check out the Springsteen remasters? They used some special remastering process straight from the analog tapes.

southp wrote:there's so much Petty and Talking Heads in the used bins. I probably have 5 Petty records and the entire Talking Heads discography and the average price I paid was $5-$8 each.

Here's a weird thing to say, but once you start feeling like you've got a pretty "complete" collection you'll wish that you had more vintage records to hunt down. I sometimes walk into Flea markets or dusty used record shops and don't know where to start looking because I don't have a long wantlist of 70's or 80's records. Rare examples where it's better to buy new is if there is a true analog remaster.... such as the Neil Young release series.

Having said that, anyone here plan to check out the Springsteen remasters? They used some special remastering process straight from the analog tapes.

Not sure if I'm gonna bother with the Bruce reissues, I'm pretty happy with the sound on my originals.

House hunting is hard when you've gotta find a place for 600 records. We found a place with what could've been a room just for records, but we were outbid.

My store got the new Godspeed in early, so i picked that up yesterday; also snagged a reasonably priced copy of Ty Segall's "Manipulator."

Look for a nice dry basement that is already finished or could be finished. It seems like a lot of areas in the US don't have basements because there's no frostline to deal with, but I'm assuming they're pretty common in RI. I keep 85% of my stuff in our finished basement (with a 2nd system). I have a dehumidifier running in the summer just for precauction, but the new records and stuff in heavy rotation is neatly stored in the main living room with my main system. It's f*ckin' hard but I've done my best to pick audio gear with a high WAF, and furniture for the living room that can stash records.

southp wrote:Look for a nice dry basement that is already finished or could be finished. It seems like a lot of areas in the US don't have basements because there's no frostline to deal with, but I'm assuming they're pretty common in RI. I keep 85% of my stuff in our finished basement (with a 2nd system). I have a dehumidifier running in the summer just for precauction, but the new records and stuff in heavy rotation is neatly stored in the main living room with my main system. It's f*ckin' hard but I've done my best to pick audio gear with a high WAF, and furniture for the living room that can stash records.

Im attempting to sell m current speakers and receiver so that i can get those bowers

This was waiting for me at the front door this morning

Strat wrote:

southp wrote:Look for a nice dry basement that is already finished or could be finished. It seems like a lot of areas in the US don't have basements because there's no frostline to deal with, but I'm assuming they're pretty common in RI. I keep 85% of my stuff in our finished basement (with a 2nd system). I have a dehumidifier running in the summer just for precauction, but the new records and stuff in heavy rotation is neatly stored in the main living room with my main system. It's f*ckin' hard but I've done my best to pick audio gear with a high WAF, and furniture for the living room that can stash records.

Im attempting to sell m current speakers and receiver so that i can get those bowers

Do you have a good hi-fi place nearby? When I was shopping for speakers I made an appointment for a listening session at a place in downtown Montreal and tested a few sets of speakers with an amplifier like mine (you can also bring your own). I also brought my own records/CDs. They thought they were selling me $3000 speakers but I was really just trying to gauge which brand I liked best so I could turn around and buy a used pair. You'll find that audiophile types generally keep their stuff in top notch condition, so there's no reason to shy away from some used speakers. My B&W's were top of the line in like 2002 or something like that.

southp wrote:

Strat wrote:

southp wrote:Look for a nice dry basement that is already finished or could be finished. It seems like a lot of areas in the US don't have basements because there's no frostline to deal with, but I'm assuming they're pretty common in RI. I keep 85% of my stuff in our finished basement (with a 2nd system). I have a dehumidifier running in the summer just for precauction, but the new records and stuff in heavy rotation is neatly stored in the main living room with my main system. It's f*ckin' hard but I've done my best to pick audio gear with a high WAF, and furniture for the living room that can stash records.

Im attempting to sell m current speakers and receiver so that i can get those bowers

Do you have a good hi-fi place nearby? When I was shopping for speakers I made an appointment for a listening session at a place in downtown Montreal and tested a few sets of speakers with an amplifier like mine (you can also bring your own). I also brought my own records/CDs. They thought they were selling me $3000 speakers but I was really just trying to gauge which brand I liked best so I could turn around and buy a used pair. You'll find that audiophile types generally keep their stuff in top notch condition, so there's no reason to shy away from some used speakers. My B&W's were top of the line in like 2002 or something like that.

I unfortunately do not but all the reviews, your rec's and the price are super right in my wheelhouse so I feel comfortable. Ill give them a listen once i find where i can buy them to just make sure but right now all i know is i can maybe get them at best buy in denver, which is 2 horus away.

Good call on the Best Buy. They don't carry B&W at Best Buy in Canada so I didn't think of that.

southp wrote:Look for a nice dry basement that is already finished or could be finished. It seems like a lot of areas in the US don't have basements because there's no frostline to deal with, but I'm assuming they're pretty common in RI. I keep 85% of my stuff in our finished basement (with a 2nd system). I have a dehumidifier running in the summer just for precauction, but the new records and stuff in heavy rotation is neatly stored in the main living room with my main system. It's f*ckin' hard but I've done my best to pick audio gear with a high WAF, and furniture for the living room that can stash records.

We put an offer in on a house today with an unfinished basement, but the mortgage would be low enough that we'd be able to afford a renovation loan to finish the basement. Whole things looked dry and it had newer pipes. Was talking to my record store guy and he also advised to keep them away from exterior walls. Don't know how we would design it yet, but chances are there will be a Kallax right in the middle.

Simple Torture wrote:

southp wrote:Look for a nice dry basement that is already finished or could be finished. It seems like a lot of areas in the US don't have basements because there's no frostline to deal with, but I'm assuming they're pretty common in RI. I keep 85% of my stuff in our finished basement (with a 2nd system). I have a dehumidifier running in the summer just for precauction, but the new records and stuff in heavy rotation is neatly stored in the main living room with my main system. It's f*ckin' hard but I've done my best to pick audio gear with a high WAF, and furniture for the living room that can stash records.

We put an offer in on a house today with an unfinished basement, but the mortgage would be low enough that we'd be able to afford a renovation loan to finish the basement. Whole things looked dry and it had newer pipes. Was talking to my record store guy and he also advised to keep them away from exterior walls. Don't know how we would design it yet, but chances are there will be a Kallax right in the middle.

Have a shelving unit that drops down from the ceiling

New gear, folks.



Got the Marantz up and running and picked up a pair of Infinity Monitory Jr's. Looks and sounds great! Can definitely hear a much more full sound

I picked up Alvvays' debut the other night. Haven't spun it yet though. Saving that for this evening.

Strat wrote:New gear, folks.



Got the Marantz up and running and picked up a pair of Infinity Monitory Jr's. Looks and sounds great! Can definitely hear a much more full sound

Sexy every which way you angle it, bud.

durdencommatyler wrote:

Strat wrote:New gear, folks.



Got the Marantz up and running and picked up a pair of Infinity Monitory Jr's. Looks and sounds great! Can definitely hear a much more full sound

Sexy every which way you angle it, bud.

unfortunately my guy was unable to get replacement bulbs but thats okay. Its sounding sweet! Also a huge upgrade on the speakers as well!

It made me horny.

I'm super jealous.

Some day I'll have a real sexy setup like yours. Someday, someday, maybe.