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drewvandal reacted to allenh in Cartridge & Phono Pre-Advice
Off the top of my head Denon are known for very good and value for money MC's as are Audio Technica, and the lower end Dynavectors, but also Benz Micro, all make low, medium and high output MC's and also Sumiko make some nice higher output ones. You can also look at people like Ortofon and Goldring.
With your components I would be looking at something like a Benz Micro Gold or a Denon 304 or 103
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drewvandal reacted to allenh in Cartridge & Phono Pre-Advice
If your amp is MF then I would suggest using a MF phono stage. Obviously you need to listen to one to see if you agree but TBH the MF XL phono stages have been my go to units for years and make even more sense when used with a MF amplifier.
Cart wise at that level don't even bother with MM go straight to low output MC, the rest of the system will more than cope.
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drewvandal got a reaction from hallowken78 in PO Now: Code Orange - Forever.
Pre-Ordered the Road Runner exclusive, love everything this band has done. New track is brutal, can't wait to hear the rest. It was produce by Kurt & Yip FYI.
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drewvandal reacted to runforcover in PO Now: Code Orange - Forever.
You're comparing someone dressed up as a clown giving an arguably offensive performance on a stage, to someone hitting a girl in the face with a bottle of liquor.
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drewvandal reacted to bluethumb in post your set-up thread
I just upgraded a few components of my setup (including storage furniture). I figure I have pretty much maxed out the turntable, so that'll be next but for now I am pretty happy with the sound:
Pro-Ject Debut III
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Ortofon 2M Blue
Parks Audio Budgie
Maratz SR-63
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drewvandal reacted to allenh in post your set-up thread
Divorce worked really well for me, stopped all those little problems
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drewvandal reacted to shaizada in post your set-up thread
New speakers installed into the setup yesterday!
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drewvandal reacted to tonyregret in Oasis Reissues
Agreed with the sonic quality of the Standing reissue. I always thought that was the last great Oasis album. It has a different vibe then the rest of the bands catalogue, very transitory. While each of the albums done with Gem and Andy have their moments, the consistency was long gone.
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drewvandal got a reaction from cemeterytapes in The Hotelier - Goodness
I listened to this record once on Spotify and completely wrote it off.
Just came home from tour and opened my midnight & smitten PO. My mind is completely changed, incredible progression from Home...
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drewvandal reacted to jaylarecords in Vinyl Served Daily ! New And Used Records - Large Collection
it cost u nothing to pay me no mind @cannonfunk , im postin on sites were it says post your collection for sale ... if im postin in other sections were its not related to the topic then im wrong but im not doin that bro ..
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drewvandal reacted to jaylarecords in Vinyl Served Daily ! New And Used Records - Large Collection
Online Record / Vinyl Shop ..
Specializing in Jazz , Soul ,Disco , Latin , Rap , Hip Hop , Disco ,
Please Take the Time And Check Me out
17,000 Records To Choose From
Thank You For Your Time
https://www.discogs.com/seller/JaylaRecords/profile
https://www.instagram.com/jaylarecords/
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drewvandal got a reaction from plasma36 in PO Now: Code Orange - Forever.
"Yeah...let's sign with the label that signed & released Nickelback albums! And will also be able to properly promote us, give us worldwide distribution, tour support and more resources to spend more time making our records!"
I don't know why anyone is surprised or upset at this. Road Runner is Warner which is Atlantic. I'm from PA and have seen this band countless times, I think it's cool they did this.
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drewvandal reacted to ksuwdboots in Ryam Adams - PAX AM Records
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/ryan-adams-heartbreaker-deluxe-edition.417732/page-5#post-13738178
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drewvandal reacted to El Pee in Record Storage Bags, which are best?
I can't believe I watched a 4 minute video on outer sleeves...
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drewvandal reacted to wheresoulmeetsbody in PO: Thursday - Kill the House Lights.
i'm loving this whole Thursday comeback thing that seems to be going down. let's see a new brunswick basement show
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drewvandal reacted to dobyblue in post your set-up thread
Main rack, from top to bottom: Goldring GR-2 turntable, Pioneer Elite BDP-62FD with Parasound Zphono behind it, Toshiba D-R410 DVD Recorder, JVC dual cassette deck (TD-W254), PlayStation 3 sitting on top of Orei BDP-M2 region free 3D Blu-ray player, Bell Satellite HD PVR sitting on Panamax M5100-PM Power Conditioner, Onkyo TX-NR3010 with an Antec AV Cooler on top to keep it running extremely cool to the touch.
I've upgraded my main speakers from Paradigm Monitor 11v4s to Acoustic Energy AElite 3s, they cost over twice as much as the Paradigms but I got an incredible deal from them as the line had been discontinued a couple years ago, paid about 30% of MSRP, yes OF, not OFF. The smaller footprint has allowed me to install them further away from the wall and the bass response now is absolutely magic. All walls have sound insulation behind them, but definitely the new placement brought the bass to a new controlled, deep and precise level. I now no longer listen to CDs with the AVR's DSPs crossover engaged to include my sub (Paradigm Servo 15v2) but rather in PURE DIRECT mode like I do all vinyl.
Here's a pic of the AElite 3s when I first brought them home and had them set-up as my zone2 speakers, before I moved them downstairs.
(Grilles off for pic)
More system pics here - http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=dobyblue&folderid=8407
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drewvandal got a reaction from paynegretzky in Recent purchases
My incoming at the moment...
Hotelier, The - Goodness - (Tiny Engines) - Midnight & Smitten /300
Modern Baseball - Holy Ghost - (Run For Cover) - 180G Yellow /2700
Nothing - Tired of Tomorrow - (Relapse) - Baby Blue & Bone White Merge /500
O'Brother - Endless Light - (Triple Crown) - /350 180G Black
Pity Six - White Hot Moon - (Run For Cover) - Baby Pink In Milky Clear /500
Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is Nowhere - (Self Released?) - Smoke /1000
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drewvandal got a reaction from Muppelope in PO: Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere
I was drunk when I pre ordered this. I'm not even really into this band anymore, I would be into trades of equal value for what I paid for this.
I have a list of stuff I am looking for if anyone wants to PM me.
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drewvandal got a reaction from Klefki in PO: Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere
I was drunk when I pre ordered this. I'm not even really into this band anymore, I would be into trades of equal value for what I paid for this.
I have a list of stuff I am looking for if anyone wants to PM me.
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drewvandal got a reaction from Duff in PO: Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere
I was drunk when I pre ordered this. I'm not even really into this band anymore, I would be into trades of equal value for what I paid for this.
I have a list of stuff I am looking for if anyone wants to PM me.
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drewvandal got a reaction from snacks4all in PO: Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere
I was drunk when I pre ordered this. I'm not even really into this band anymore, I would be into trades of equal value for what I paid for this.
I have a list of stuff I am looking for if anyone wants to PM me.
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drewvandal reacted to gutterpunk79 in Post Your Record Storage Area
I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL
Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own.
I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them.
I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below.
I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc.
I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.)
Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc.