brmaki

I definitely want to use this as a learning platform before I jump into anything expensive. I'm hoping that by the time I can afford an ok setup that I've done enough tinkering with this one to know what I'm doing. Stupid question, but would I need to get a BSR stylus specifically or are they more universal? Definitely going to be digging around the web and howstuffworks to get a grasp on what I'm dealing with. Thanks for the input Toxie. I do, but I'm going to keep it around till I have this guy up and running properly. Didn't mean for my questions to bum you out. But hey, chin up. It's just the internet.

Well damn, I'm hoping I can at least get it working better than the Crosley. I know it's not going to be a great setup or anything. I could start some handys, but I'd like to not venture down that slippery slope.

I've been using one of those Crosley all-in-one units for a few years now, and while I'd like to get a much nicer setup, money is tight and it's not super far up on my list of priorities at the moment/ I'd like to stray away from the "give some handys to some randoms for your setup $$" as I've seen in other posts, haha. I saw this on my local Craigslist this morning and decided to go check it out. Ended up talking the guy down to $30, and I'm pretty happy overall. Everything seems to work as it should, even the speakers aren't terrible (not pictured, old bookshelf speakers) for the time being, and when I use the radio it sounds fantastic. My vinyl sounds decent on it as is, though every now and then the tonearm will skip a bunch, while other times it works normally. The only other issue with playing records is that, from time to time, there is a ton of cracking and popping so I'm guessing maybe it needs a new needle? I'm really new to all of this if you can't tell. This is the only thing I've ever owned aside from the Crosley so I did some searches on Google about tonearm adjustment, but it doesn't seem to have a counterweight on the back. There are two pieces to it that turn, one on the front and one on the side, but I can't really tell what either of them do. All in all, I'm excited to get this up and running properly, it's going to be a lot nicer than my last and I've already listened to a few things that sound worlds better. Anyway, I would love any insight that you folks could possibly give me on how to get this thing in proper working order. Thanks!

Bump

Played a few times but in great condition. Does not come with the 10" of Earth that was messed up, as I gave it to a friend but it does come with the replacement disc. Check my trade list in my signature for my wants. Could also be interested in recording gear, mainly ribbon mics. Thanks!

Its in really good condition, comes with one windscreen. Used on guitar cabs and a floor tom on an EP my band just recorded, I like it, but it doesn't get enough use for me to keep it around. Looking for $250 shipped!

Bazan played at my house last night and said that preorders for the reissues should go up mid June. They're going to come with a tote bag and poster, and they're still working on pricing, but it would probably be around $65-75 shipped. He also told us that they would sell them individually at a later date for $15 each. Oh, and he and his band are going to do a tour playing control front to back with a few newer songs in the middle of the set. Stoked on everything.

I'm interested, check my trade list and if you see anything shoot me a pm.

Bump

Mostly looking for trades at this point, I'll update with a price should I decide to sell. Thanks!

It's open and I've played it once. I'm mainly looking for Sigur Rós Hvarf-Heim, but would also be interested in Pedro the Lion control or Achilles heel. I know that's a pretty short list, I may add other items as I think of them, but those are my main wants at this point in time. Thanks!

if you don't mind me asking, did the narnia stuff set you back much? those would be pretty cool to own, unless i'd be looking at an arm and a leg to find my own copies.

Thanks a ton! I picked Kay Kay just so I could check them out, I've been on the fence about buying the vinyl. Can't wait for it!

I just wish they were good live.

I listened to the majority of the stream just now, I too had never heard of him, but I'll probably be ordering this. So good.