Are You An AUDIOPHILE Yet? YOU Just Got Your 1st TURNTABLE! NOW WHAT?

[@BrechanFraser]

Many many many moons ago my brother suspended his turntable from the ceiling in his living room (4 ft from the floor ) as the house was tiny, it seemed to be the best solution at the time - worked like a charm.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@BrechanFraser Yeah I had a friend who hung his table from the ceiling in one of those woven plant hangers!

[@barryp9463]

wow unusual

[@daletimmothy]

I was stationed at Lakenheath, absolutely loved it. My daughter was born there and had a good chunk of her childhood there. Yorkshire and Scotland were my favorite.

[@MrPacktool]

5:13 this is so important because I just went to a record show near me and I wrote in my notes of a few titles I wanted and some other stuff and I found what I wanted. And I didn't even break the bank with impulsive purchases.

[@johnlangdon4338]

I found a Technics turntable at a yard sale for 10 bucks. It was filthy, but it worked. I gave it to my buddy who wanted to get into vinyl. Cleaned it up and it sounded better than I expected. Audio Technica 95E cartridge in the turntable was a surprise. A week later, he found a box of 42 LPs for 10 bucks, all VG+ condition, at a yard sale. Including MFSL pressings of Dark Side & Sgt Pepper. He's having a blast.

[@mikecampbell5856]

I bought my first turntable in 1975 from my good friend. It was a fully manual AR and was given to him by a man that owned a local independent radio station. Recently I donated my last turntable to a local charity store. I haven't listened to vinyl in decades even though I think it's cool.

[@MYJ61]

Bob, that’s a good looking Thorens table you have. Straight forward and a quality base for your vinyl.

[@rriggins04]

I live in the austin area and visited my first record store 2 days ago which just happened to be Piranha Records. I really liked it there. Imagine my surprise when i heard you say it was your favorite in this video.

[@bobk3840]

I know you are old enough to know the “Maxell man” ad came out before Van Halen was a popular band. So am I. 😂

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@bobk3840 You win!

[@mikegallagher2732]

THANK YOU Bob !!!!! Your Advice is what EVERYONE Starting Needs to get into The wonderful World Of Vynyl !!!!! Some of us ( myself) learnt By trial and many Errors !!!! Back when i was 12.. ( 1980) Keep up the GREAT work !!!!!!

[@boatformypotplants]

Yay! Thanks for the shoutout. I saw Wivenhoe on your map. I've never been on the telly before!

[@harrison_b222]

Thank you so much for this video, i got my first proper turntable for Christmas, a fluance rt82 and this really helped :)

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@harrison_b222 That's a nice table! Reach out if you have any questions.

[@harrison_b222]

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog i just have one question, right now im using the Yamaha hs5 as speakers, do you think its worth saving up to get something thats not studio monitors, like kef q150 for example? Thanks

[@JumbleTasteSpinning]

You are so hilarious and fun to watch and i love your videos! Keep up with this great contact my friend!

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Great advice buy and enjoy. Ihad , still have Marantz speakers. I did use for many years then someone asked why. I use now.

[@carminedesanto6746]

HNY 🎉 The trick with “getting into vinyl “..is unless you’ve got a collection of records or access to a large collection (a friend or relative) the cost of good software is the key . You don’t need to spend a lot on the hardware..but if you can keep it fed with good to great pressings ..it’ll shine ✨ Having said that …a great tt and arm will give a “cheaper cartridge “ a great opportunity to perform surprisingly well. Anyway,that’s my 2 cents. Have a great evening

[@judih.8754]

Hey Bob, you can use one of those fancy Apps on your phone as a level too! Another thing to talk about, accessories! I like that record weight you have on your table. Lets hear about it. Also what's the best method and, or products for cleaning our records? Can you briefly talk about setting up the tone arm? There's the angle and also the counterweight. I got a new belt for my JVC (from 1976) and need to relearn a bunch of things. Thanks! PS: nice bar setup.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@judih.8754 Yes... I will do basic setup video very soon! Thanks!

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@judih.8754 I have a video on how I built that bar. Look for it!

[@judih.8754]

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Great!!

[@MichaelGarcia-ll4kk]

Howzit Bob great video watch you all the time and hear you on the radio now and then this is the first time I’ve ever written a comment on any channel for that matter and I been watching KZbin for at least 4 years or so anyway keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching just some encouraging words so you don’t stop aloha brah

[@StrangeBrewReviews]

the TEAC tn-d-4se is a fantastic TT at a great price, too overlooked.

[@bruffyb3796]

I switched to buying vinyl around 12 years ago, I found that my love for the CD format was getting stale. Upgraded my turntable a few times but the biggest change came with new needles and a good phono stage. I still enjoy CDs but there's nothing like a great recording on vinyl.

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

Got my first one today, the AT-LP120xUSB in white with bronze trim.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@Cesar-pq2ck Great buy! Lean in and have fun!!! Thanks for watching!

[@alexvonalbert9412]

I found your account just a couple days ago. I am new to Vinyl- thinking of getting the LP60 BT. Thanks for the video!

[@alastairmckain4623]

I’ve been collecting. & listening to Vinyl for 50+ years & managed to melt the plastic inner sleeve to my original Who by Numbers by sitting it next to my central heating radiator 🤬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@guilhermestrey]

Where is Ireland on your map?!? I've been watching your videos for a while! 🍀🍀🍀

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I'm a vinyl guy and my advice for people interested in buying a Turntable is. RUN AWAY as fast as you can!!!!!!!!!!! While you're still sane and have $

[@ScottBRUFC666]

great video, what table is that in the foreground Thorens td-402?

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@ScottBRUFC666 TD166 MkII

[@georg-danielwellmann5817]

Hello, I think your videos are honest and we can learn something from them. I had a Turntable as a child and kept all my vinyl records from back then. When my 13 year old son found them in the basement he wanted a turntable which he got this Christmas (Argon Audio TT-3 Plus with Ortofon Red). He is passionate about this hobby. So my old passion for vinyl was rekindled and I ordered a Rega Planar 3rs with Nd5 cartridge because I like the design much better than the Technics SL-1210 that I, we had back then. Is the Rega Planar 3rs with Nd5 cartridge on par with the Technis sl1210mk7 in terms of sound and workmanship? Greetings from Germany

[@alexcaprio]

I’ve been collecting records my whole life and I’ve never considered myself to be audiophile

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@alexcaprio You are!

[@alexcaprio]

@ Well thanks! If I was in Austin I’m come by. But if you find yourself at the Jersey Shore you can see my set up

[@pluggedinplayerful]

Thank you

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@pluggedinplayerful No... thank YOU!

[@hifitommy]

HEY, talk about that acrylic mat. yes, I KNOW t sounds good BUT!!! a weight is not gonna do it. a CLAMP s what you need. sota and VPI both use acrylic platters and CLAMPS. one doesn't need to bleed his bank account for this either. Michell and Pangea can help you do it right and on the cheap. yeah, I have a SOTA Reflex Clamp and it's costly but I got it long ago. i also have a 200gram Orsonic that I paid $55 for that quickly thereafter went to $90! that looks like a Thorens TD160 tt with detachable arm wands. yeah BABY.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@hifitommy thanks! I had that turntable for decades!

[@sunnyfawn13]

Boom 💥

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@sunnyfawn13 Thanks, Sunny!

[@sunnyfawn13]

@ always a pleasure

[@themuddywaterbookclub7514]

I use my Soundburger on my boat. It's fun-fi. I've done all your Tips, 1-8. Can I have a badge please?

[@WireHedd]

I feel dirrty cuz I bought vinyl from Amazon.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@WireHedd sometimes their shipping is sketch!

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Oh Lord , we shall pray for you at the First Glendale Baptist Church.

[@WireHedd]

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I always get it wrapped as a gift. It get's put in a larger box. Works every time to keep it from getting sleeves beat up or anything broken. Costs and extra 2 or 3 bucks but worth it.

[@WireHedd]

@@chuckmaddison2924 Appreciate that but I know I shall sin again.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@WireHedd great hack!!!

[@BobGeogeo]

(New) England asks: Are you a Mod or a Rocker?

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

@@BobGeogeo "I'm a mocker!" -Ringo Starr

[@judih.8754]

​@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Haha!!

[@BobGeogeo]

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Genius line.

[@phen277]

@@UnitedStatesofAnalogit’s the only correct answer.

[@jedi-mic]

Happy New Year! do not put a record weight on your TD 160 -150 the bearing isn't made for it! it will cause it to wear the tip and the shim!

[@salviaspuzzle]

I would recommend NOT buying duplicates or replacements with CD's, etc. Find new music. And by new music, I mean find old stuff that you never thought you'd like. Find marketplace deals where people are selling lots for little. After your first or second large quantity purchase, STOP! Actually listen too em. Be open minded. Then proceed buying however you want.

[@generalleoff]

The only record store near me unfortunately lists eBay and Discogs prices on all their records. They are always cheaper but that is just a massive hard pass to me. I just prefer not to buy anything from them because of that. Huge no no.

[@onefatstratcat]

Anything that ends with "phile" is never good :)

[@burton7023]

I've been thinking about getting into it but I just think you are getting into another money pit to get seriously good sound not to mention the cost of records 😂😂😂😂

[@thomasdix8453]

that is me, also

[@jclark2019]

Get used to looking at used, sometimes an LP will look like crap on the outside, but you will be surprised how new the actual record looks! A lot of people get LPs as gifts or whatever, maybe play once, put them back and forget them!