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Enjoy the journey. The large, luxurious format with gatefold LP jackets, colored vinyl (in some cases), inserted posters and all kinds of other clever packaging is such a bonus to the aural treat within the grooves.
Just be sure to get the platter as level as you can and balance your arm and adjust the counter weight to get the tracking right. As soon as you can, have the cartridge alignment checked so as to insure proper tracking and so you won't harm the records that you play on your 'table. Don't worry that the 'table isn't state of the art. It doesn't have to be to sound good.
Vinyl really does sound better!!!! I am amazed. The guitar in almost every record that I have listened to sounds better than the cd version. This might just be a major placeabo though.
It's the missing bits taken out of the analog sound that makes digital sound lifeless at times. And to top it off: the Technics 1500 is a good TT.
yeah, the lack of perfection makes vinyl sound nice. I have quite a collection I would like to listen too again some day but it feels too obsessive buying a decent TT and cartridge for an outdated music collection.
but it's great to know people are still enjoying it. Unfortunately my amp is a Cambridge Audio 340A which has no separate pre-amp - I have a Technics TT (needs a new cartridge however) somewhere. Any advise for the cheapest way to get listening would be handy though.
I'll never forget my first vinyl experience. My guitar teacher was showing me the virtues of vinyl. He first played standard redbook for Anthem, from Rush's Fly By Night album. Then he put on the vinyl version. Even on lackluster el-cheapo equipment, it was night and day. It sounded more alive and sparkly, without being bright. In other words, it was not a simple eq adjustment. I think its the 'infinite bit length' that does it.
I hope to have a nice TT someday when I have the space.
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yeah, the lack of perfection makes vinyl sound nice. I have quite a collection I would like to listen too again some day but it feels too obsessive buying a decent TT and cartridge for an outdated music collection.
but it's great to know people are still enjoying it. Unfortunately my amp is a Cambridge Audio 340A which has no separate pre-amp - I have a Technics TT (needs a new cartridge however) somewhere. Any advise for the cheapest way to get listening would be handy though.
I wouldn't call vinyl outdated. It's still a viable source and while it might not be new technology, it delivers on sound quality. So do other sources, of course, but that's no reason not to enjoy vinyl.
Technics made and still makes some good turntables. You should dust it off and start using it again. A couple resources you can use are:
They have decent, inexpensive phono stages and other gear you could use.
I'd also recommend looking into washing your records. You don't need to buy a machine, but there are several methods for handwashing in the sink. That's what I do with less than $5 of materials and some new sleeves. Cleaning is necessary and you'll be surprised how good your collection sounds afterwards. You might even rationalize an upgrade or two.
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Orbe SE -> SME IV -> Fi Yph -> Zana Deux -> RS-1, HP-2, K-1000, HD-650, HD-600, K-501, DT48
Right found the TT packed well and surprisingly no dust - looks new
The model is a Technics SL-Q120 but not having much luck finding a needle/cartridge, just a you tube video and some non-English websites which after translation just say "discontinued". Long shot - does anyone know what type it requires ?
My local hi-fi store can fit a pre-amp for £20 which is reasonable, although i might look for something better after reviewing the vinyl collection :/
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