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I'm new to the actual hardware/setup of turntables. I recently purchased some upgrades for an inherited turntable/setup and I'm not 100% on how to make sure I'm setting it all up correctly. I upgraded the stylus and preamp from what I owned previously. Current setup: Thorens TD-126 MKII, Grado Prestige Gold cartridge, Grado 8MZ Stylus, and Schiit Mani preamp I've noticed since replacing the preamp that the audio is very quiet. It sounds great but I'm turning the volume on my receiver up 50 to 75% higher than I had to before to achieve the same volume. I know there are toggles on the bottom of the Mani but I have no clue what to set to those to (I'm currently using the Schiit recommended default). I used a protractor to verify the alignment of the cartridge and a special scale to verify the weight after replacing the stylus. Are there any other things I need to do to make sure my setup/config are optimal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I've never actually replaced a stylus on a turntable. What tools would you recommend? I've seen the force scales and alignment protractors mentioned in other places.

I can provide better/different pics. What would be helpful? Essentially, I'm trying to figure out how old the pieces are and then determine if they need to be replaced. Just trying to figure out the model so I know how much this is going to cost me Thanks again!

Thanks! I have no complaints about the sound but I'm not sure if there's an easy way to tell if the stylus should be replaced. I've found very different answers online. Any recommendations?

I'd appreciate any help identifying this cart. I have no way of knowing how old it is. I just have the gold wrap and "66H" or "H99" on the back to go off of. Thanks in advance!

How'd you get this? Was this via email or is there a code to use?

It looks like the version on their site is sold out. Anyone know if the copies on bullmoose and other retailers are the same colored vinyl or a standard black pressing?

Has anyone received this yet?

THANKS! i feel like a dummy for not realizing it was in AUD and not USD. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the preorder

I don't want to miss out on this but I also don't want to pay 12$ shipping. Any word on this being released in the US?

I've never seen this site before but the information seems very interesting. Is this essentially saying that the Windhand record is highly compressed?

https://www.bullmoose.com/p/28058645/system-of-a-down-system-of-a-down-140g-vinyl

ordered. thanks for the heads up!

is there any real chance of a young modern pressing?

anyone have a link to the posts that were referenced in this thread? sounded like there was video? ecstatic about the s/t pressing!!!

any info on pressing numbers?

they're accepting TRADES? this is insane.

I got mine from Amazon Friday and gave it a spin. Sounds good for the most part but I had issues with warping on the 2nd LP

I'd also like to know if anyone has any info. Same thing for The Epic if possible.

Yeah, that flyer may have actually been the most exciting part about the eve6 pressing

Can anyone comment on the possibility of picking up the Chainsaw Kittens LP online? My local record store is doing a big event and I really don't want to have to get there super early for a copy and deal with the people there to get an autograph from Wayne Coyne. I'm not even clear on how popular/desired that pressing is. For me, its huge but I'm not sure if it's a regional thing since they're from this area.

some good stuff but the cheapest shipping i was offered was $12 for 1 LP... kind of a deal breaker for me

you can get it for $22 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Horrorscope-LP-Eve-6/dp/B079FNTYX9/

I just got mine. Was excited to check out the insert but I can't get it to look anything like the video... It's just a blur basically. I tried at 33 and 45rpm. Anyone else have this issue?