From awkward space to A+ music room | VINYL DENS EP. 7

We check out 4 cool music room in this episode of Vinyl Dens, including an awkwardly-shaped second-floor "bonus room" turned into a top notch listening space. PLUS some KISS, of course!
Interested in having your music room featured on future episode of Vinyl Dens? Please send your submission to [e-mail]. Make sure to include 5 to 8 clear, well-lit photos of your space and gear, including long shots and close ups (horizontal pictures preferred). Also include a bit about yourself (name, age, where you live, how long you have been collecting) and information about your room (where in your home it is located, how you put it together, special considerations, cool features, etc) and your gear. I will do my best to get as many rooms as possible on future episodes; however, please note I do get more submissions than I have time to show. Thanks!
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[@MidoLeppard]

I loved the VINYL DENS and waiting for more episode 1000 , love it \m/

[@bobqualls257]

These vinyl dens blow me away. The equipment is top-notch and the decor is outstanding. I especially love Sheri's reaction to the KISS room. Keep them coming!

[@jobarrios]

I love these videos, I organize my records into Jazz, Classical, Rock and Latin and within each category they go by alphabet.

[@tomfurgas2844]

SIX reel-to-reel decks...!? Mind; blown.

[@Channel33RPM]

No kidding!!! Beautiful ones too.

[@jmfloyd23]

Yes, I’m a tape junkie. Got 4 decks at home and 3 decks at the office . All in all I have 10 decks

[@brianjames5685]

He has more tracks than British Rail. I haven't heard one since I was 14 years old at my guitar teachers house. That's 32 years ago and I still remember how amazing it sounded.

[@TorontoJon]

I have a few of those Akai reel-to-reel decks, some Tascam decks, and a Sony deck adding up to over a dozen reel-to-reel decks which I bought in the early 2000's for as little as $75 (not including shipping) in some cases and in the cases of those higher end Akai decks, about $300 each (but they had belt issues that need to be repaired, but decks like those sell for $800 to $1,200 or more on eBay these days). Mind blown? Never mind that. Wallet blown. Hehe. :)

[@stephensmall4172]

They look fantastic. My Dad had a couple, one he let me use when I was about 12, but if I/you were given one tomorrow where would we get the tapes?

[@Pcaramelo76]

Love the video and Kiss room. Awesome. CONTINUA A ROLAR!!!

[@butchgo3756]

Yay!! Sheri is back....

[@cosmicdrifter287]

Great Idea these series.good presentation by you both.

[@tonee9644]

You only need what you're going to listen to! Well put..

[@keithwood4031]

Personally I'm not a record collector as such, I just happen to have kept the records and CDs I like to listen to but am still buying 'new' ones, although I only buy what I want to add to my 'listen to' queue. Being an avid collector of other things I understand those who want ot collect records into their thousands, no problem with that and much respect to those people, just not for me.

[@TheVinylDen]

I always enjoy checking out these videos, and I love checking out how other people set up their spaces. I’ve taken some great ideas that I’ve picked up from these videos and incorporated them into my listening space to make it better. Thanks for the great video as always Frank.

[@Channel33RPM]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williammay8413]

Very nice systems around the world , thanks for sharing.

[@johngaldieri5535]

Love these Vinyl Den episodes - you two are wonderful together - thank you so much for sharing! Northern New Jersey loves you :)

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks so much!

[@rickdrake9850]

Love the “Vinyl Dens” episodes. Keep showing them. I may enter mine, but it is a Home theater and 2 channel combined. I do separate the 2 Channel from the AVR, though via a separate stereo preamp. I have my albums filed in order as they are listed on Discogs (alphabetical) where I have everything entered. I am in the process of confirming the exact copies of the albums I own by the runout groove etchings.

[@TheVinylGuru]

Agreed.

[@Channel33RPM]

Very cool! Feel free to send in pics in you like.

[@bornces]

My favorite feature...Thanks

[@mjallenuk]

There was more Kiss going on there than at a drunken teen party!! Some really nice spaces. One day I might get one!

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Always love theses episodes. Well done. Peace love and rock and roll ✌️

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks! And to you as well. Frank

[@ogsan1296]

I love this Vinyl Dens vibe. You are doing a great job with this Channel. Please keep it up. I am enjoying this.

[@Channel33RPM]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coreystewart1838]

Great vinyl dens! I really enjoy these episodes... Keep doing them. I arrange my records alphabetical by artist and then have sections after for compilations, soundtracks, holidays. I find that petty much encompasses things and I can easily find what I'm looking for.

[@wednesdaylysol5319]

I love this series! Keep it up Frank!

[@Channel33RPM]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Keziapurrs]

Love you guys!!!!!!!!!

[@JimmyV1530]

Great post & Great music rooms !

[@toms4442]

Everybody had great vinyl dens! That last guy, with his kiss room, simply awesome! All my records are kept alphabetically except for the stones and the Beatles and any solo efforts each have their Shelf.

[@musicman257]

Reel to reel is nice to have you can get the tapes of ebay especially Blanks Very nice sound when recorded

[@paulwibb.8944]

Some great rooms and great gear,, thanks for sharing,,👍👍

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrhoffame]

Another AWESOME episode my friend!!!

[@Channel33RPM]

Glad you enjoyed it! You should send in your room pics for the next one (prob in January).

[@carywhitt]

More of these!

[@grahambiggs9822]

Really love these episodes on vinyl dens. Some of the music collections and kit are awesome. Mine is so humble in comparison. Thanks again and keep on spinning

[@Channel33RPM]

Glad you like them!

[@jbsvinylcassettes8585]

Gotta say, these are all pretty awesome.

[@Channel33RPM]

I agree. Frank

[@perfectstack-music]

Awesome spaces :)

[@l.t.w8985]

I like the third Music Den the most. Just the setup and those leather chairs and the whole thing is just really awesome. I know you don't choose a number one but that would be my choice.

[@TheGreenDoggoOfWisdom]

Keep on spinning

[@MK-tj5bf]

That’s so nice that you get those music rooms from different countries and from across the ocean!

[@keithwood4031]

Frank has a great channel and yes, we folk across the pond love our analogue lives too :-)

[@Channel33RPM]

Absolutely. I love hearing from 33ers who are overseas. Very cool!

[@thomaslytle5519]

Great video thanks Frank. To answer the question: I store my collection of about 300 records alphabetically by Artist last name Or... by Band Name, just as one would find in a record store. So when I want to play something in particular I know Right where to go. Although I would probably know where to look regardless. It’s more for company when they’re flipping through to find something they’d like me to play for them. Thanks

[@mlandis1969]

diggin’ that KISS room!

[@Channel33RPM]

I figured you would!

[@fredmclaughlan7574]

Reel to reel, 8 track, cassettes - yup! I started w/vinyl tho...

[@BriansVinylRecords]

Some great rooms. I sort by genre then artist alphabetically and chronologically.

[@JohnCran]

Love this series except for one little thing it makes me jealous 😉. It does make me think about rearranging my space but I have to work around my missus's preferences. Like yrs ago we bought a matching pair of mahogany cabinets one full of CD'S the other full of DVD'S. Looks good but it doesn't display them.

[@bk6678]

Not mentioned, but I like Chris’ Roxy Music collection.

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

enjoyed the video guys

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks for tuning in, Rod!

[@kylerosser3731]

The guy Chris with the KISS collection is about the same age as my brother. So that explains KISS and the 8-track collection. They were the popular way to listen in the car. Cassettes replaced them in the early eighties when I was in high school. As far as sorting my collection, it's alphabetical and then order of release. Only separated into rock, country, various and soundtracks. No dividers needed.

[@bryanmcguiness3998]

Hi guys love your channel 🙋

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks Bryan!

[@GooseRider808]

One day when i get a decent setup id love to be on your show.

[@jeffreypryor4549]

I would send some pics of my room but it's too dark. Great video, love these.

[@Channel33RPM]

Glad you like them!

[@MrC-w7j]

to answer the question , i store my collection in alphabetical AND chronological (including Reissues) order ... by example , i have Black Sabbath - Paranoid (first press and 3 reissues) ... so, the order will be : First Press (early 1971) -- 2nd issue (late 1971) -- reissue from 1972-73 and finally the 2010 reissue , and then we go to Master Of Reality , Vol 4 , and etcetera ...

[@TorontoJon]

7:45 Generally speaking, I organize my record collection first by genre and then alphabetically by composer, artist, or band, although in the case of my soundtrack collection, I list the most prominent composers alphabetically, but in other cases, I organize soundtracks by movie title if those are more memorable than the names of the composers (I should probably just organize all soundtracks by movie title, but it is fun to see how prolific John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Ennio Morricone, John Barry, etc. were over so many decades, so they get special attention in my IKEA Kallax shelves). Generally for ragtime, jazz, swing, lounge, exotica/Tiki, bossa nova, surf music, classic rock, classical music, opera, world music, country music, Christmas music, Halloween music, children's records, spoken word, etc, I organize them alphabetically by artist once again or by title again if the artist's name really won't ring any bells when trying to find a specific record. :)

[@jesusgavemeaids]

Hey Frank, there are a couple record labels that still release music on reel to reel tape. Not very common but it still happens. Unfortunately the only label I can think of right off the top of my head is TPOS...located in Connecticut I believe. They do mostly punk & art rock/off the wall weird stuff. I'll post the others if I can remember them.

[@Channel33RPM]

That's interesting. I had no idea there were any new releases on reel to reel. Frank

[@TheVinylGuru]

YOu know I love it when my duo is out to play. Hey Sheri, j'adore baby. Good greek music!!! Yes!!! OMFG this guy has such epic reel to reels. Babe, reel to reel is the most expensive way to listen to music. But its THE most analog way to consume the music. Its the best. New reel to reel tape is like $400. Its not cheap. Can you imagine having to pay like a few hundred bucks per album? Brutal. Thats why vinyl surpassed reel tor reel. Those coloured metal reels are amazing. Its way more for the more financially stable audiophile. ''AHHH Frank you would be in Heaven!!!! Look at that!'' - Sheri 2020. OMG awesome 8 track collection!!! TooDaLoo!

[@user-xh9rz7rf8l]

For a better look..kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH68pHVnjpqAaKM

[@Channel33RPM]

$400... wow!!! I'd love to try one out, but it sure is cost prohibitive.

[@bobby666666]

Reel to Reel Tape Reels are expensive. Not a medium many people have nowadays. My Father had one in the late 60s/early 70s. Sadly, he threw away the tapes of myself singing and talking when I was aged 7.

[@keithwood4031]

Hi Frank and Sheri, a massive thank you for featuring my humble abode and to answer your comment there's no reverboration. The soft furmishings, rugs and speaker placement have taken care of that. As I mentioned in my mail to you all my system apart from the P3 is vintage late 80's and I just love what it brings in sound quality. PS the leather suite style is called Winchester and I've owned it for over 30 years since new and still love it. Nothing better for me.

[@Channel33RPM]

Love the room Keith. Cheers!

[@keithwood4031]

@@Channel33RPM Thanks Frank, it's something of a dream for me but at the same time a great sadness, but I'll say no more about that here. I'd also love to say what size it is but not really sure, I guess somewhere around 25 to 30 sq. metres which in old money is about 269 to 323 sq. feet. Maybe just a little more.

[@BadEnglishRecs]

I hope that you'll find for this someone who has turned bedroom for record collector's room with listening option and wife who aren't interested about vinyls and CDs are still happy. That kind of would be interesting to see. ;) mr. Finglish (Bäd English Recs)

[@Channel33RPM]

For sure. I am happy to show all different kinds of music rooms. Frank

[@BadEnglishRecs]

@@Channel33RPM I am looking for good tips. ;)

[@stephensmall4172]

Always great to see peoples passion and love of music displayed in their rooms. If you are still doing this in a couple of years, I may have one to share with you! Comments starting at 10:34, my philosophy and sentiments too.

[@Channel33RPM]

I have been trying to follow this philosophy.

[@stephensmall4172]

@@Channel33RPM Not easy when people keep sending you more! I'm jealous, you lucky..... I wish somebody would send me just one, a Rolling Stones Let It Bleed, well just a nice clean sleeve really. It's really quite stressful trying to find one, I mean they pressed millions... Anyway keep the channel going and you all take care.

[@stephensmall4172]

@TorontoJon I have just looked on ebay and the Beatles tapes are priced higher than the vinyl records! I have seen some, 5 inch, 7 inch and 3/4 IPS. Am I right in thinking there are different machines or is there a machine that would play anything? I am just curious, unless I win the lottery I'm stuck with vinyl and that is now becoming out of my reach. Have a good day.

[@Surfacenoise67]

I do alphabetical plus have a separate section for Jazz, Hip Hop and Country.

[@9mmmike642]

My records are organized by genre, then alphabetically.

[@l.t.w8985]

I do similar but just with my CDs because I don't have as many albums. Genre Rock and then bands, male soloist, and then female soloist. And then same for pop, soul, and easy listening and all the rest.

[@stephensmall4172]

@9mm Mike I 'm with you on that. Tried total alphabetical once but it messed with mind having my jazz mixed in, like Sonny Rollins next to Rolling Stones etc

[@richardWilliams-zd6dd]

its good to see your wife in one of these videos

[@mkorenhof]

Hi guys great set-ups my set-up is an Audiolab pre power amp set-up with Audiolab CD player and Mordaunt Short ms 817 tower speakers. I collect film scores on CD and rock pop from 70s, 80s and 90s have about 2000 soundtracks and 1000 pop rock CDS. Have no photos l'm sorry. And l'm about to buy my first turntable a Project turntable.

[@michaelsebastian8548]

I categorize by genre first, then alphabetically.

[@tylersquanto8938]

Random question, but do you listen to any hip-hop? I’ve usually seen a ton of AC/DC or 80s Rock in your videos.

[@Channel33RPM]

I have no issue with hip hop, but it is not really my thing.

[@tylersquanto8938]

@@Channel33RPM fair enough

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

Reel to Reel tapes are readily available online. I like how the speakers are all bi-amped even tho it's said that does nothing for the sound. I disagree but who cares what I think?

[@keithwood4031]

Totally agree! As for my 2x Techics Se A50; these are exceptionally well respected units and don't come onto the second-hand market too often. When they do the fetch excellent prices - much more than when new 30+ years ago. As it happens the SE A50 comprises two independently powered mono blocks inside so what I'm running are the KEF C95 driven by four mono-blocks and in this mode each SE A50 kicks out 350 watts. This is a massive difference and improvement over a single SE A50 running in stereo mode and driving the KEFs alone. I know that this type of set-up may not be to everyone's taste and I can understand why some say it's not necessary, but it 100% does make a difference and a very good one.

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

@@keithwood4031 Glad to know there are others in the world that think bi-amping/monoblocking makes a difference. I'm looking forward to the day I upgrade my speakers. Currently have a pair of Monitor Audio Silver RX8's which are 4 ohm units. I have a pair of Parasound A23 amps that can be monoblocked to produce 400 watts. Gotta have 7 ohm speakers to do it tho. Looking at a pair of Paradigm Prestige 85's.

[@yyman23]

Mine are alphabetically, and chronological within each artist.

[@rocky-o]

hey frank and sheri...i have never alphabetized my record collection, even when i had over 9000 albums...i always sorted them by genre...metal..rock..jazz..classical..etc...and within the genre i would always make sure to put'related stuff' together..(deep purple/rainbow/whitesnake/sabbath/dio/etc...)...i read alot of liner notes, so i would be a bit anal sometimes (case in point...huey lewis and the news next to thin lizzy, because he played harmonica on some of their albums...)...beside all that...reel-to-reel players are pretty cool and sound pretty good...i use to have one...still have some reels of my band 'black widow' on them...both columbia house and rca music clubs even had the option of record/cassette/or reel-to-reel..that's how popular they were back in the day...still have my eight-tracks and player as well...peace and love to you both...rocky

[@Channel33RPM]

Black Widow! Love it! Is any of that material posted online? Frank

[@garymcketo6941]

It's My Birthday - 69YRS

[@naturalmystic67]

'Everything except for rap'? What? Not even "Walk This Way '?

[@markfx12]

Reel to reel: no to no. NO repair available, media unobtanium. Pretty to look at but extremely high maintenance, just like Sheri.

[@MrAustrokiwi]

I will add just a bit of nuance to your comment. Except for the heads( Crucial components) everything on reel to reels is repairable. The heads are the issue, and that is why some of us go for Akai reel to reel decks. They were not the best decks, but the heads are the most indestructible, being a glass-ferrite composite. The experience of sitting with a drink listening to good tape recordings while watching a pair of ten inch reels revolve is an aesthetic notch up on a spinning record( which is good). The media is obtainable but expensive; as it always was. There are even new tape recordings being produced. For me the aesthetics trumped everything else. I do agree they are high maintenance.

[@Channel33RPM]

Luckily, Sheri is mostly medium maintenance... :)

[@Channel33RPM]

Good information Ian. Thanks!

[@1mctous]

Alphabetical by artist/composer regardless of genre.