Fridge Fox

Nice collection, man! I just saw them live and got a few vinyl from them and Pianos Become The Teeth at the show. Awesome gift!

can i be your girlfriend?

So whats the word on this? I'm looking to maybe spend some tax return cash on a new table. Wasn't sure if people are still waiting to get theirs or not.

think they're trying to see if you're attempting to sell it at ebay prices or a VC deal.

I don't get it. You mean the part where you actually listen to / enjoy your records?
 
It's definitely daunting at first, but once you familiarize yourself with some of the basics, it starts to get a lot more fun and interesting.  The worse part about this side of the hobby is undoubtedly the financial side, and the more you get into it, the more you want to spend.  And then once you have a setup that sounds pretty good, it just makes you want to buy and listen to more records. And then you start thinking that those records you just bought could sound even better with a nicer moving coil cartridge and preamp.  And then you realize that half your gear is way above the level of the other half of your gear and you're compelled to upgrade again.  And then your shit sounds so tight that you realize that your DIY cleaning method isn't cutting it and you have to fork out a few hundred on a RCM.  And then you just fucking love records so much that you need to listen to them in every single room in your house, which means buying way more equipment than any normal person should have.  And then you realize that you've got 19,000 posts on Audiokarma. And then you start to get bored with vinyl and you concentrate on digital audio, which opens up an entirely new can of worms.
 
And then your family leaves you and you die.

Beginner’s Guide to Hi–Fi
 
 
Created to hopefully aid anyone venturing into this stressful, beautiful hobby.
I will update this with more information whenever I have time to waste. Anyone is welcome to chime in.
 
 
 
Basic Hi-Fi Chain:
 
SOURCE -> AMPLIFICATION -> SPEAKERS
(click to jump to section)
 
The source component reads the recorded information and translates it into the signal that will be later perceived as sound. Amplification takes that signal and amplifies it (no, really?) in order to make it strong enough to move the drivers of the speaker. A speaker is a collective of drivers that are moved by the signal, producing air pressure in front of them which to us, mortal beings, means hearing sound.
 
When putting together a hi-fi setup, always keep in mind: The end result will only be as good as the weakest link. Buying an expensive turntable and a good phono preamp is useless if you're using cheap computer speakers. By no means should you decide to just get a shitty turntable then. Instead, think carefully how to ration your budget across all important components.
 
Jump to setting up & use: SOURCE, AMPLIFICATION, SPEAKERS
 
LIST OF RECCOMENDED EQUIPMENT FOR DIFFERENT BUDGETS

i was out for the evening and just saw that - goodness!  glad i didnt get rid of it yet!

Listen guys/gals.....
 
I don't like stickers. They are adhesive and sometimes they rip things when you pull them off of things... and they leave residue...
But I choose to appreciate this sticker for what it is. 
The sticker number matches the number printed on the inner sleeve. Sure it may seem like redundant information. Some might even go so far as calling it useless. But everytime I see that sticker I will be reminded of what number I have. I will also be reminded of this forum, and of all the memories and laughs I had while reading about the sticker, Shaq, buying multiple copies to sell to boyfriends, hanging it on walls,  and the desperation some have to obtain a red press.
 
This sticker has brought us together as a community! So... for better or worse, the sticker will stay on my record.

I'd be concerned about people lowballing you.

In my experience interpunk gives store credit for pre-order cancellations. You can cancel from the orders page on your account and the store credit shows up very quickly for the full amount.

You think there are other variants? I don't want to wait but at the same time...

If this is being done by Spartan, lets just remember how many variants were done for Destination: Beautiful

I guarantee Spartan will have a few more variants and I'm sure they will be awesome. Spartan always does cool stuff with their releases. Either way I ordered from Interpunk to air on the side of caution

That's for returns though. I'm talking about preorder cancellations.

Yes!!!

...But seriously, brown splatter is not a very helpful description, come on Interpunk.

That's a whole different monster from this and BMT and likely won't happen due to the catalog sale by tooth and nail.

Preordered the Lotus Bundle. the pricing is ridiculous but the preorders are essentially fan funding the album like other bands do on Kickstarter. actually, i'm just trying to justify spending that money. regardless, I'm looking forward to October.

is this real life? rip everyone who spent $200 on it last week.