RFM Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hey guys, new here. Just got into vinyl, and have been buying all my favorite records from years ago, on vinyl for a couple of weeks. It's been great so far, mostly online purchases, but this last one seems to be a little bit "warped". I don't hear any noticeable distortion, no skips, but it does clearly wave a bit. Would this warrant a return for you guys? Or will it be ok as long as it's playing fine? HELP! Yellowcard – The Underdog EP 12" Black/? HR744-1 Here's what it's like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 When you can hear it. taylo234, Tommy, biodigitaljazz and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 When you can hear it. I came to say this chiefwahoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Ahhh, I see. That gif I posted is the actual record in question, it just made me cringe a little when I first noticed it hahaha. It's the first one like this I've gotten, I guess I'll let it go, play the shit out of it, and enjoy it haha. Thanks dudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 IF it really bothers you. Find a window that gets a lot of sun. Put the record inside it's inner sleeve, and put. Few heavy books on it, in the sunlight for a day. It won't take it away completely, but it'll help tarzioo_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Ahhh, I see. That gif I posted is the actual record in question, it just made me cringe a little when I first noticed it hahaha. It's the first one like this I've gotten, I guess I'll let it go, play the shit out of it, and enjoy it haha. Thanks dudes! First of many. Its quite common and out of 1000 "new/newish" records I cant remember ever coming across one where the warp had any noticeable effect on the sound. daegor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casinonightzone Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If you keep it in a shelf with other records like in an Expedit (not packed too tight), it'll most likely fix it. I've had a few records like this and the small warp has gone away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Warp to me is when my needle hops off the groove like some kind of Tony Hawk move Miamasa, johnnyjiver and Cloudsbelow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGMA_BALLZ Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm gonna ask for some advice in this area too on a different matter. I've got a 2x4 expedit in my apartment but the only place that it will fit is near our front windows where it's in constant sunlight so I've got a few records with minimal warping around the edges and lots of spine fading on the covers. The wife won't let me keep the shades down because she likes natural light in the apartment so I'm at a standstill on how to handle this. Would keeping the vinyl packed outside of the jacket sleeve help to minimize warping or does that just stop ring wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Your best move would probably be getting a divorce. tml-7, Metal Mike, rynflnnry and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Your best move would probably be getting a divorce. +1 forcing you to keep your vinyl in direct sunlight is definitely grounds. If it's in direct sunlight there is nothing you can do apart from move the vinyl or remove the sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm gonna ask for some advice in this area too on a different matter. I've got a 2x4 expedit in my apartment but the only place that it will fit is near our front windows where it's in constant sunlight so I've got a few records with minimal warping around the edges and lots of spine fading on the covers. The wife won't let me keep the shades down because she likes natural light in the apartment so I'm at a standstill on how to handle this. Would keeping the vinyl packed outside of the jacket sleeve help to minimize warping or does that just stop ring wear? I'd get a thin sheet of particle board or mdf and tack it on to the back of the expedit.That, or like the others said divorce jtcohenour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcguirk Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'd get a thin sheet of particle board or mdf and tack it on to the back of the expedit. That, or like the others said divorce That unfortunately won't stop the entire unit from heating up and expanding/contracting which I personally would still be concerned about.Does your wife work from home (or not work)? Can't you just get blinds or curtains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Couldn't you get the blackout style curtains and tack them on the back of the expedit? If you can't close the curtains to the window you can just have curtains covering the expedit? I'd have to imagine anything including the particle board or curtain thing would be better than nothing at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 If you're going to exceed Warp Factor 5, you need Federation permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 mcguirk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.