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Hey awesome vinylcollectives. Just a heads up that I'm doing a giveaway on my instagram - @vandyvinyl - if anyone is interested in trying their luck! 

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21 hours ago, andynz said:

I think you'll be very happy!

 

I am really pleased with the 3050's, nice bottom end, crisp and clear mids and highs. I tested the 3050i's as well, but they were a bit out of my budget (65% more expensive); to my ears the bass sounded a better on the 3050i's - mids and highs about the same. The only place I have found my 3050's to be a little lacking is on some jazz recordings around the double bass - but that may be more to do with the recording/mastering/pressing quality than the speakers because hip hop, rock and metal all sounds good with plenty of punchy bass. 

 

Make sure you give them a bit of distance from the wall to breathe.

 

Enjoy!

I have them out about 10.5 inches from the wall. That should be good right? Q Acoustics recommends 200mm.

On 12/31/2018 at 4:32 AM, andynz said:

Picked up a set of Q Acoustics 3050's today. Very happy with the upgrade from my KEF Q100's (which I thought were great for bookshelf speakers).

Came here to post that I have the 3050i arriving tomorrow! And you don't see too many QA yet since they're a newer company... Anyway I'm pretty amped. What do you think of the sound so far? I wasn't able to go audition a pair as there aren't any dealers near me. Just went by all the positive reviews and awards they've won. Ordered the white version.

Also have an Onkyo TX-8270 on the way. Should be a decent upgrade to my AMC 3050a (similar to NAD) with a bunch of modern features. Looking forward to streaming Spotify and FLAC from my desktop PC with convenience. Has chromecast abilities built in and supposedly it has a pretty good 384kHz / 32-bit DAC.

Otherwise I did pick up my current TT, a ProJect Perspective, a couple months ago and have been loving it. 

You may also want to check the height of your tonearm.. not sure if it's adjustable on the LP120 but you want the tonearm to be horizontal to the platter when lowered/playing an album.

I'd recommend a mirrored alignment protractor ($10-ish on amazon) . Ensure your cartridge lines up with the grid in both A and B positions. Distortion towards the inside of the record is called inner groove distortion and the LP120 should be able to track without that happening.

Great news, hopefully they do it justice! My original is one of my better sounding albums. Real dynamic and clear. 

Looking for a copy of Ordinay Corrupt Human Love. This album is incredible- perfect mix of melodic post rock and hardcore/screamo using vocals as a rhythm instrument... I'm floored. Sell me a copy!

Ordered one, thanks. Although if anyone had a copy for less I'd cancel and take it.

Refused still available? 

Refused still available? Would you ship to your friendly American neighbor Minnesota? 

Still have Refused for sale? 

Any pressing in good shape that can be played on my turntable and enjoyed by my ears. Thx

Sold.

This pressing: https://www.discogs.com/Sorority-Noise-Joy-Departed/release/7195472

Signed by band. 

Looking for $50 shipped.

Thanks!

Sold.

18 hours ago, KaitouG said:

Not sure if they're the same pressings as above, but they're also available on Bullmoose as well

 

Power of Failing - https://www.bullmoose.com/p/16968410/mineral-power-of-failing-2lp-180g-color-vinyl-w-dl

Endserenading - https://www.bullmoose.com/p/16968409/mineral-endserenading-2lp-180g-color-vinyl-w-dl

Thanks! Ordered TPOF as they sold out quickly at the St Paul show... I'd be surprised if this is for real though, with only 1000 pressed.. And BM is cheaper than they were at the merch table ($30). Yet BM hasn't failed me before, so fingers crossed. 

If anyone's going to a show on this tour and wants to grab an extra TPOF pressing, I'd throw you an extra $10 for the trouble... Saw them last night but only Endsereneding was left for that show. Awesome show though! 

https://www.discogs.com/Mineral-The-Power-Of-Failing/release/13098830

If anyone's going to a show and wanted to grab me a copy of TPOF, I'd throw you an extra $10 and shipping... 

Was able to grab Endsereneding. Awesome show. 

Prices include shipping to USA. Willing to do deals on multiple! All priced below discogs. 

Sleep - The Sciences - 4/20 Limited Black-Green pressing /1000 - $160

https://www.discogs.com/Sleep-The-Sciences/release/11892167
 
The Sundays - Blind - RSD Pressing, Brown /1500 - $100

https://www.discogs.com/The-Sundays-Blind/release/10170355

The Sundays - Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic - RSD Pressing - $45

https://www.discogs.com/The-Sundays-Reading-Writing-And-Arithmetic/release/11896215

Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses - black Friday RSD pressing green/black swirl /5000 - $110

https://www.discogs.com/Type-O-Negative-Bloody-Kisses/release/12637695

Metric - Fantasies - $100

https://www.discogs.com/Metric-Fantasies/release/8045820

Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table & Dreaming - $45

https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Matthews-Band-Under-The-Table-And-Dreaming/release/6686166

 
Sheryl Crow - Tuesday Night Music Club - Black Friday RSD /3500 - $30

https://www.discogs.com/Sheryl-Crow-Tuesday-Night-Music-Club/release/12830604

Really digging Silhouettes. A step in a new direction for them musically yet still sounds like AF. Can't wait for album.

Pre-orders:

Pink,  blue, and deluxe pressings on the band's site:

https://shop.americanfootballmusic.com/

Early bird splatter vinyl, blue vinyl, and deluxe at Polyvinyl
https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/product/american_football_lp3

Woah. This morning I just happened to put on my American Football t shirt, and an AF sweater over it. Good luck charms I guess? Pumped for this already!

Found my S/T in Kansas City a few years ago for $20 still sealed. Almost needed a change of pants after that. It's a great sounding pressing. Paid $60 for my blue vinyl BSL 3 years ago from ebay, and was lucky to grab the reissue on RSD.

I talked to Rob & Zach after some shows in Chicago last year, about reissues. They said the owner of Ace Fu is a jackass and won't do a pressing of anything unless he'll profit immediately like RSD releases. So don't expect another run of S/T or BSL for a while I guess.

Just a few things I haven't found myself spinning much. Prices include shipping.

Pink Floyd - Piper At The Gates Of Dawn RSD - Mint - $28 - SOLD

Arcade Fire S/T RSD - Mint - $30 - SOLD

The Starting Line - SILYMI - Blue & Green /750 - Mint - $30

Note: pressing is lightly crackly throughout. Only really noticeable during quiet segments, the songs sound good. It came like this, and I've run it through the spin-clean and it's the same.

Coldplay - A Rush of Blood To The Head - white limited B&N pressing - Mint - $30

Weezer - Blue Album - blue vinyl - Mint - $30

It's here boys. PUSH YOUR SISTER'S BOYFRIEND DOWN THE STAIRS!

9 hours ago, stl_ben said:

Just double checking you mean this green/black version:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleep-The-Sciences-2xLP-Black-Green-Split-Vinyl-Alternate-Cover-Sealed-1000/283225479638?hash=item41f18dd9d6:g:2UMAAOSwVYtb0H8d:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true

Yes. I'll reduce the price.

Got my eyes on a new guitar and I can let this bad boy go for $150 shipped. Mint all around and includes the green lyrics/credits sheets. 

Pressing info: https://www.discogs.com/Sleep-The-Sciences/release/11892167

Photos: http://imgur.com/a/JWOoO4s

I'm also selling my JDS Labs "The Element" headphone amp/DAC. Great condition, sounds incredible. It's just missing a rubber foot on the bottom. $250 shipped. 

Info: https://www.jdslabs.com/mobile/products/151/the-element/

Photo: https://imgur.com/a/c8MgZ58 Sold