marco_182

If only there was some kind of link.

i dont get mad about people selling records to make a profit. if someone sold alchemy index for $150, i wouldnt be mad.
 
its the people that buy something with the sole intention of flipping it, then i get rubbed the wrong way. and im not afraid to openly share my opinion on the matter, and i guess that rubs other people the wrong way. 

So with how quickly S/T sold out I upped the qtys. on the rest of these. Maybe I'll go get another 1000 of the S/T splatter repressed for anyone who missed out on those too. I updated the OP with the new qtys. but here you go. Hopefully these last a little longer and the people who want one can get one without going to ebay.
 
Enema of the State LP - clear vinyl with red and blue splatter limited to 2700 copies available 3/4/14
 
The Mark, Tom and Travis How 2xLP - clear vinyl with pink, green and blue splatter limited to 2700 copies available 4/1/14
 
Dude Ranch LP - clear vinyl with orange and brown splatter limited to 2700 copies available 5/6/14
 
Greatest Hits 2xLP - clear vinyl with black and silver splatter limited to 3000 copies available 6/3/14
 
Cheshire Cat LP - clear vinyl with blue and yellow splatter limited to 2700 copies available 7/1/14
 
Neighborhoods 2xLP - clear vinyl with black and white splatter limited to 1300 copies available 8/5/14

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Just raw dog it and blow it as quick as you can

I made it into some bowls!
 

(everyone from VC)

My local post office laughs when I come in and always ask what records are in the box. When I tell them, they always say never heard but someone must like

I MIGHT be going to the Columbus date. I'll check back here if I end up going and see who needs a hook up.

This topic rules

Black, like my men

I turn 20 in a couple weeks and that scares me...I can't imagine myself in 10 years being 30 hahaha.

OH MY GOD YES. This record was my life in junior high. So fucking stoked. I used to be the biggest Angels & Airwaves fanboy. I may or may not have 1,500+ regrettable posts on an angels & airwaves forum from my early teen years...

their / they're / there - complete collection inc. tests
 
their / they’re / there - s/t - seafoam green (rsd exclusive) - /1000
their / they’re / there - s/t - translucent red
 
their / they’re / there - analog weekend - forest green (top shelf exclusive) - /500
their / they’re / there - analog weekend - black (band exclusive) - /300
their / they’re / there - analog weekend - burgundy (polyvinyl exclusive) - /500
their / they’re / there - analog weekend - baby blue
 
 their / they’re / there - s/t - test pressing
 their / they’re / there - analog weekend - test pressing
 
this was a test before jumping into larger collections.. may scrap that plan, this was a fucking hassle

american football - complete collection inc. tests
 
american football - ep - black
american football - ep - test pressing
 
american football - lp - translucent blue - /500
american football - lp - translucent green - /500
 
american football - lp - black
american football - lp - test pressing 
 
* ive heard rumours the lp test is /3
** complete until pv releases a pressing of the recently unearthed demos

owen - complete lp collection inc. tests

owen - owen - black
owen - owen - yellow - /300
owen - owen - test pressing
owen - no good for no one now - black
owen - no good for no one now - translucent gold
owen - no good for no one now - test pressing
 
owen - i do perceive. - black
owen - i do perceive. - white
owen - i do perceive. - test pressing
owen / the rutabaga - near and far vol. 1 - black
owen / the rutabaga - near and far vol. 1 - test pressing
owen - the ep. - black (mi amante) - /400
 
owen - the ep. - black (mi amante) - /100
owen - the ep. - test pressing (mi amante) - /3
owen - the ep. - black (polyvinyl pressing)
owen - the ep. - test pressing (polyvinyl)
owen - at home with - black
owen - at home with - translucent blue - /300
 
owen - at home with - test pressing
owen - new leaves - black
owen - new leaves - mixed colour - /700
owen - new leaves - test pressing
owen - the seaside ep - clear - /300
owen - the seaside ep - blue - /700
 
owen - the seaside ep - test pressing
owen - ghost town - black (hobbledehoy) - /110
owen - ghost town - black (polyvinyl)
owen - ghost town - clear (polyvinyl) - /800
owen - ghost town - test pressing (polyvinyl)
owen - l’ami du peuple - black (hobbledehoy) - /109
 
owen - l’ami du peuple - yellow (hobbledehoy) - /210
owen - l’ami du peuple - test pressing (hobbledehoy) - /5
owen - l’ami du peuple - black (polyvinyl)
owen - l’ami du peuple - red (polyvinyl) - /1000
owen - l’ami du peuple - test pressing (polyvinyl)
custom screen printed owen wooden box, holds all test pressings
 
 
* no test pressings exist for ghost town on hobbledehoy records
** this is just the lp’s, maybe one day i’ll shoot the 7”s

House Address is the best fucking song.

Elliott Smith - Either/Or
 
 
runner ups
The Eminem Show
The Everglow
The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place

elliott smith - either/or

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIFFERENT BUDGETS
 
Turntable:
All tables listed below include a cartridge.
 
<$280
Numark TTUSB ($140 on amazon)
U-Turn Orbit Basic ($179 on U-Turn webstore)
Music Hall USB1 ($244 on amazon, $249 on musicdirect)
Audio-Technica AT-LP120 ($260 on amazon)
A used table from the <$400 category
A vintage thrift store record player (from $10 on), with pros and cons briefly explained here
 
<$400
Pioneer PL-30 ($297 on amazon) - fully automatic, built-in phono preamp
Music Hall MMF-2.2 ($299 on amazon, musicdirect) - used to retail for $450, great value
Pro-Ject Debut III ($299 on amazon, musicdirect) - still available at many places for this price
Pro-Ject Essential ($299 on amazon, musicdirect)
Denon DP300F ($329 on amazon, musicdirect) - fully automatic, includes a built-in phono preamp
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC ($399 on amazon, musicdirect)
 
<$700
Rega RP1 ($445 on amazon, musicdirect)
Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon ($499 on amazon, musicdirect)
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit ($549 on amazon)
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB ($549 on musicdirect) - same as above, but includes a speedbox, so a better value
Pro-Ject Xpression III ($700)
 
<$1k
Pro-Ject RPM 5.1 SE ($799 on amazon)
Pro-Ject Xpression Carbon Classic ($799 on amazon)
Rega RP3 ($1095 on musicdirect) - easily the best buy in this category
Music Hall MMF-5.1 ($799 on amazon)
VPI Nomad ($699 on amazon, musicdirect) - built-in phono preamp and headphone amp
 
 
 
 
Phono preamp:
 
<$50
(Not really recommended, unless you're going for an ultra-budget setup)
Behringer PP400 ($25 on amazon)
Art DJPre II ($49 on amazon)
TCC TC-750LC ($50 on amazon)
Rolls VP29 ($50 on amazon)
 
<$150
Pro-Ject Phono Box MM ($79 on musicdirect, $90 on amazon)
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC ($129 on amazon, $149 on musicdirect)
Cambridge Audio Azur 551P ($139 on amazon, musicdirect)
 
<$350
Parasound Zphono ($199 on amazon)
Cambridge Audio Azur 651P ($225 on amazon, $229 on musicdirect)
Musical Fidelity V90-LPS ($229 on amazon, musicdirect)
Bellari VP130 ($275 on amazon, musicdirect)
Pro-Ject Phono Box DS ($199 on musicdirect, $299 on amazon) - retailed for $350, incredible value at $200 it sells for on musicdirect
Vincent Audio PHO-8 ($300 on amazon)
Edwards Audio MM1 ($270 on audioaffair UK)
  <$500
Bottlehead Reduction ($369 on their store) - needs assembling
Rega Fono ($395 on amazon, musicdirect) - MM only
Bellari VP530 ($399 on amazon, musicdirect) - built in headphone amplifier and USB output Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 ($410 on musicdirect) Pro-Ject Tube Box S ($449 on amazon, musicdirect) Clearaudio Nano V2 ($450 on amazon, musicdirect) Graham Slee Gram Amp 3 ($475 on musicdirect) - MC carts only  
 
 
Phono Cartridge:
 
<$200
Audio-Technica AT95E ($36 on amazon) - great entry level, as a temporary replacement or a backup cart
Grado Black1 Prestige ($75 on needledoctor)
Shure M97XE ($89 on needledoctor, musicdirect)
Ortofon 2M Red ($100 on amazon, musicdirect)
Sumiko Black Pearl ($100 on amazon, musicdirect)
Rega Bias 2 ($165 on amazon, musicdirect)
Grado Red1 ($170 on needledoctor)
Denon DL-103 ($192 on amazon, $229 on musicdirect) - MC!
Audio-Technica AT440MLa ($199 on amazon) - retails for $280, great bang for buck.
 
<$300
Grado Silver1 ($225 on needledoctor)
Ortofon 2M Blue ($236 on amazon, musicdirect)
Clearaudio Concept V2 ($250 on amazon, musicdirect)
Grado Gold1 ($260 on needledoctor) Goldring G 2200 ($295 on needledoctor) Rega Elys Mk2 ($295 on amazon, needledoctor)
 
<$550
Grado Reference Platinum V2 ($350 on needledoctor)
Clearaudio Performer v2 ($399 on musicdirect)
Sumiko Blue Point No.2 ($449 on amazon)
Sumiko Blue Point Special Evo III ($549 on amazon, musicdirect) - MC!
Goldring 1012 GX ($550 on needledoctor)
Clearaudio Artist V2 ($595 on amazon)
 
 
 
Headphones:
 
IEM headphones:
For IEM headphones (in ear monitors, in ear headphones, earbuds), there's really no better resource than THIS thread on Head-Fi. If this guide cannot help you decide, no-one can.
 
On-Ear & Over-Ear headphones:
<$50
Superlux HD 681 ($30)
Superlux HD-668 B ($40) - for the price the sound these deliver is unreal.
Koss PortaPro ($40)
 
<$100
AKG K 240 ($70)
Grado SR60i ($80)
AKG K142HD ($93)
Skullcandy Aviator ($100)
Audio Technica ATH-AD700 ($100)
 
<$200
Fostex T50RP ($108 currently)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 ($113)
AKG K142HD ($133)
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 250 ohms ($175)
V-Moda M-80 ($180)
Fischer FA-003 ($196)
Grado SR225i Prestige ($200)
Sennheiser HD25 ($200)
 
<$300
AKG Q 701($245)
Sennheiser HD 598 ($250)
Grado Prestige SR325i ($295)
Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium ($300)
 
 
 
Amplification:
Those marked with * include a built in phono stage.
 
<$350
Your best bet is to buy something used from the next price bracket. Amazon often has insanely good "warehouse deals" for more than 50% off retail. But If you insist on buying new, though not ideal, there are some options:
 
Nuforce Icon ($180)
Audioengine N22 ($200)
Yamaha A-S300 ($330) *
NuForce Icon-2 ($350)
 
<$550
Nad C-316BEE ($380)
Yamaha A-S500 ($400) *
Marantz PM5004 ($450) *
Jolida JD301BRC ($500)
Onkyo A9050 ($500) *
PS Audio Sprout ($499) Includes a phono stage and a DAC. Great value.
Nad C-316BEE ($550)
Cambridge Audio 351A ($550)
Music Hall A15.3 ($550) *
Teac AH01 ($550)
 
<$900
Marantz PM6004 ($600) * currently only $450 on Amazon and Music Direct
Cambridge Audio 351A ($800)
Nad C-356BEE ($800)
Rega Brio-R ($895)
Marantz PM8004 ($900) *
Firestone Rubby ($900)
 
 
Speakers:
This is probably the category with the widest selection available in any budget, so the speakers listed here are in no way the only viable options. Take it more as a selection of what I either have experience with and can strongly recommend or I have heard/read a lot of positive comments about from sources I've come to trust over the years.
 
Also since I found some of these heavily discounted the price might not be the same in every store or might not even last for long, so I put the MSRP up as well.
 
Bookshelf speakers:
<$150
Dayton Audio B652 ($40) Pioneer SP-BS22-LR ($130)   <$250 NHT SuperZero 2.1 ($200) Kef C3 ($200) Audioengine P4 ($249) Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350 ($250)   <$500 Arx A1b ($300) Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 ($349) Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 450 ($350) Kef Q100 ($400) Monitor Audio BX-2 ($450) Dali Zensor 1 ($500) Kef Q300 ($500) Epos Epic 1 ($500)   <$900 Klipsch Reference RB-61 II ($550) Rega RS 1 ($800) Klipsch Reference RB-81 II ($850)   Floorstanding speakers: <$550 Polk Audio Monitor 65T ($370) retail is $700 Polk Audio Monitor 75T ($450) retail is $1000 Wharfedale Diamond 10.3 ($520)   <$750 Magnepan MMG ($600) Focal Chorus 714V ($720) Klipsch RF-52 II ($750) Boston Acoustics M250 ($750)   <$900 Wharfedale Diamond 10.5 ($760) Klipsch RF-62 II ($800) Kef Q500 ($800) Focal 716V ($900) retail $1500

You guys are no fun. Listing names is not a debate. I'm taking my booze and records and going elsewhere.