Record Player QUESTIONS ANSWERED - June 2022

[@mrhoffame]

Speaker going lower in volume them coming back. Recently had that happen on one of my systems. Realized it was because there was some dirt build up on the input knob of the selector switch (you know, where you choose phono, Aux, tape1, tape 2, etc). I sprayed some deoxit behind the knob, turned it back and forth 8 or 9 times...boom...problem solved.

[@vinyleyezz]

Thank you for this solution mrhoffame! I'm pinning it in case anyone else has the same issue! 👍

[@markcovington8159]

Song Of The Day: All You Need Is Love - Beatles

[@orirsnrsigurarson1772]

Just an icelander saying hello. Love your videos! I work at a history museum so I can confirm that the Mo Fi sleeves are pretty much the best there are. They are made of Polyethylene which is an acid free material. It doesn`t only keep dust away, it also significantly slows down the natural deterioration of the record and makes it last much longer.

[@lauracorbett4577]

It’s really been working that every time I’m at Barnes and Noble in the music section and people come there to get a record player I advise them to get an Audio Technica Lp60xbt and they take my advice and buy it

[@brandonlehman7440]

more people saved from buying a crosley the better

[@lauracorbett4577]

@@brandonlehman7440 Yeah I’m saving the community from buying Crosleys and Victrolas and all in one record players and encouraging them to buy Audio Technica Lp60xbt I’m glad people take my advice and buy the Audio Technica Lp60xbt

[@acerbt]

@@lauracorbett4577 Yep. Audio Technica is a great brand. I have the AT PL 50 hooked up with a good amplifier that is connected to some good 2.1 stereo speakers and my vynal sounds nice.

[@lauracorbett4577]

@@acerbt Great awesome I think as long as it’s Audio Technica it doesn’t matter the model just as long as it’s not any suitcase or all in one record player

[@MixTheTake]

@@brandonlehman7440 or Victrola… Yuck!

[@symoncurnow7702]

I have CDs that skip due to them being quite badly scratched and have not been able to play them for over a decade. I have recently purchased a CDT as apposed to CD player and now I am able to enjoy these much missed CDs once again. BTW, love your channel and love vinyl.

[@thatguy6054]

CD's and other optical discs can be polished to remove scratches. there are quite a few vids here on KZbin of how to do it.

[@acerbt]

There are machines that do what's called resurfacing on cds and other optical media. If there's a second hand media store near you, they've probably got one if they sell cds or dvds.

[@sareoshorts]

Been interested in vinyl since i was sixteen and a year later, i have started seriously looking into collecting records. My setup so far is a LP60, with Kanto YU speakers. got a bit of coldplay and ed sheeran so far and have kept my grandads' ultravox the collection record! Will be watching more and always open for additions for my setup

[@lauracorbett4577]

@Sareo I’m glad you have an Audio Technica LP60 they’re the best record players on the market

[@samdalian810]

@@lauracorbett4577 Great for the price but probably not the best ever

[@MixTheTake]

So glad I found your channel! I’m guilty, I unfortunately bought my first suitcase Victrola record player… moments after researching I knew I was going to ruin my brand new Pornography LP by The Cure on vinyl. I immediately took that Victrola suitcase vinyl player back for a refund! I got my money back and purchased the Fluance RT85n with a Pre-amp that Fluance sells as well. I was freaking out over my set up so far since I didn’t want to drop some more money on a receiver then I found out I actually had Active two way speakers that have been in the box collecting dust in the corner of my room. These Active speakers are the Pioneer DJ DM-40 Watt. I’m so excited for my RT85n and to set it up! I even got a cleaning kit for my future records and some storage bins I bought as well! The only thing it looks like I need are those Mofi Inner sleeves to protect my records completely when stored away until my next time using them

[@MixTheTake]

This Pornography LP by The Cure is also Limited Edition Red vinyl

[@pmc_]

Cheap players won't immediately destroy a record, they'll just wear down a bit faster. It's not a cardinal sin, just something that's good to keep in mind. At least, in my opinion.

[@thefenrisianssweatshop]

Once I had gotten back into vinyl, stand up and comedy was something I got into in a big way. Eddie murphy’s raw/delirious was why. He mentions Richard prior albums getting him in to comedy, and then I spotted The Goodies and Nothe the Nine o’clock News albums in local thrift stores. The latter there being Monty python precursor and later British comedy inspired by. It’s a different experience of comedy but a wonderful slice of a different period of comedy.

[@Trilltev]

Great video! Definitely an inspiration for myself as I started a vinyl channel a year or two ago. Great insight for sure!

[@vinyleyezz]

Post your Record Player/Record questions below! 😎👇

[@lauracorbett4577]

When did Audio Technica started being popular

[@lauracorbett4577]

Wouldn’t you agree that Audio Technicas should be the only record players sold in stores since they’re the best ones on the market

[@lauracorbett4577]

What do you think about Audio Technica making Bluetooth wireless turntables? I’m thinking about getting one

[@lauracorbett4577]

Why are so many people being tricked into believing that Crosleys and Victrolas and all in one record players are worth $100 when the truth is they’re made of plastic and they damage the records

[@lauracorbett4577]

Can you make a video talking about the Audio Technica Lp60xbt

[@joshuamidwood3825]

Thanks for answering my question! You’re my go to source for all vinyl questions!

[@Yardbirds777]

Hi, great video as usual. I've not finished watching it yet, but, I wanted to comment on your saying be patient and wait for the repressing of an album if the original pressing is too expensive. I have a coveted John Mayall with Eric Clapton album, both in its 1966 first pressing and in a modern pressing. The modern pressing is only worth £27 but the original is worth over £200. The sound of the 1966 version (even with the crackles) is so much better than the repress. It's how Mayall heard it at the time. I Also have Beatles albums that I bought in the '60's (I'm that old) and I prefer the original mix that they have to any modern repressing. It doesn't matter if the original recording was made in the last 20-30 years when everything has become digital and compressed....but if you are collecting 1960's-80's artists and records that were recorded before digital recording then go for the original recording rather than the repress. That's why I buy stuff at record fairs. To get the original. x

[@israelmatossr8035]

Thank you, love your program, have been watching for years!

[@paolocavalli7]

Do you think a AT LP120x with a BLUE Octafon would work?? I have a nice Pioneer receiver and 5.1 passive speakers. Or should I upgrade to a Fluance? I kinda don't want to get a Fluance RT85 and have to get a pre-amp.

[@RetroRoCkEt6]

You’ll get the most out of a cartridge like that with a better turntable. I’d recommend upgrading to a Fluance model that includes the 2m Blue. I actually did that same upgrade myself and don’t regret it at all!

[@paolocavalli7]

@@RetroRoCkEt6 Yeah, since this comment I've done a lot more research, turns out my pioneer a/v receiver has a built-in pre-amp so that's sweet. I went for the RT85 with 2M Blue, looking to purchase the Nagaoka 110 as well, it's about $170 USD with the carcass included which is a pretty sweet deal. Thanks for the response!

[@bwanasefunjege3096]

Thank you. I have lots of 78s. Is it possible to play them on a powered turntable?

[@Pi.Hettiaratchchi-b9g]

Please inform me, how can I adjust the speed of my ( PLS70) turn table, as the speed 33 is little slow. Thanks.

[@terryendsley6079]

Hey Jarrett I live in Texas as well in a small town just outside of Fort Worth. I use a 1956 rek-o-kut rondine transcription turntable fitted with a 16 inch broadcast tonearm . I have both a stanton 500 cartridge with a .7 mil stylus for stereo recordings, a 1 mil. For mono recordings and a 3 mil for 78 discs . I also have a re-equalizer for pre riaa recordings and a de -hisser .I use Mackie hr-24 studio monitor speakers I think my phono pre amp is a studio art dj pre so yeah that is my setup for vinyl.

[@alanrgz9506]

Would you prefer an audio technica lp120x or lpw40wn? Im not a dj. Is for listening at home. Thanks!

[@daryljspetz2967]

Good Video I also have a audio technica turntable AT-LP120XUSB I had my for over 2 years and I love it never any problems with it thank to your video years ago when I was shopping for a new turntable and turntable is worth my money you do a great job on your videos and keep up the good work.

[@karl0sCannIbaLFoetuS]

do you have any shape vinyl? I like metal and I saw that Machetazo/Marrow split vinyl has a saw blade shape. Also awesome channel!!

[@ariefpoerniawan]

Hallo Jarret… i have been liking audio since i was young.. back then i was collecting CD, lately.. i listen vinyl.. i use rega P6, is it worth it to upgrade orotofon 2M bronze to 2M black LVB 250.. ? Or should i go with rega ania pro MC ?

[@emanuelle8364]

Hello, Jarrett, could you please talk about the presonus little speakers, are they good for vinyl?

[@calumsowhat]

Love this!! I've been wanting to get a record player for years as I've been given lots of vinyl from the industry I work in and some fantastic finds at markets. Just ordered my first setup which will be a Sony PS-LX310BT, Edifier 1700BT speakers, Microsoft Surface Pro, and a Fiio type c DAC. I think this is a good entry-level setup, but I'm sad I won't be able to upgrade my stylus properly. One day I'd like to get a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, KEF LS50, probably keep a tablet in the mix or a Cambridge Streamer.

[@Painscale]

Great advice. I only buy stuff that I liked every single song and will play multiple times. One question, What plastic covers do you use for larger double/triple albums? For instance I have a few Iron Maiden albums that come with 3 records. They barely fit in a plastic sleeve if I stretch it a little.

[@Rattlesnake2406]

Hey Jarrett I have an important question do you need a special stylus brush or can you just use a new toothbrush also side note I will soon be dropping my first album and try to get it on vinyl and when I do I’m going to make two copies and give one to you so can you tell me your PO Box so I can send it to you

[@disdave8646]

Hi Jarrett, I started to collect some D-beat, Crust, Hardcore Punk and more genres way too low in the “music” iceberg on vinyl, do you think a really great setup can take advantage of that kind of genres or it doesn’t matter?

[@gamesview3313]

Hi, great video. I love playing records. I have a question about the pre-amp. I have a new Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT USB and a Yamaha receiver (also new). The turntable has a built-in pre-amp, but the volume of sound is a lot lower then i played by example a radiostation. Must i upgrade the pre-amp?

[@romeroflores7576]

🎵Hello Jarred ! Are you still into your original Audio Technica LP120 turntable? Do you play it as much anymore or do you think that ship has sailed?🤔🤔🤔

[@seamuskane7687]

Australia can get hot in the summer and I don't have AC do you have any recommendations on how i should store my vinyl's?

[@valeriatabordamoreno4556]

Hi! I’m planning to get a vinyl player as a gift and I’ve been seeing your recommendations (almost but one of those suitcases 😅), however it can get pricey to buy one and also buy the amplifiers… Are there any recommended ones that come with Bluetooth? Since the person getting the gift has a very good Speaker. And I’d love to give them the player and some vinyls.

[@georgeprice4212]

I had a similar skipping issue with the Outlaws album “Playin’ To Win”. Every copy I ever had on vinyl skipped all the way through “Take It Anyway You Want It”, the opening track. Turns out, it was a pressing defect in which the metal part for Side 1 was damaged for that song.

[@Calvero52]

24:19 It's nice to see some talk about comedy albums ❤ I have a few, favorites being the Smothers Brothers and Bob Newhart ☺

[@Clacker7]

Hey Jarrett, do you own 12 inch singles other than a glorious dawn?

[@landonpraught9170]

Great was a great video I been thinking about a Carrer in film making if you do not mind, I was wondering if you could share your story on how you got started in film making. Thanks so much I love your work.

[@viv1018]

What’s the difference between active and passive speakers? I am getting the fluance rt85 and want high end speakers/pre amp? Recommendation?

[@KF_DJFelt-E]

Have you heard of the Technics SL1210? My dad has one

[@rodge816]

I have one of the RCA cleaning brushes. Is there any way to clean it?

[@Onteo1]

The Metallica turntable is cool, but there is a Beatles yellow submarine turntable by Pro-Ject that’s still available for $500.00. Custom made ortofon cartridge and stylus. For extremely dirty used vinyl I have used the glue method with amazing results. It was a very rare record and glad I tried it. There are many videos on KZbin

[@ryan_riel9398]

If you have a preamp built in record player and active speakers do you just plug the record player into the speakers?

[@stefanursea3392]

Will it give me any problems if i have a tourntabel with a built-in preamp and Speakers with a preamp?

[@SueQ174]

Hi, I just got the Crosley Voyager Record Player not knowing all the bad rep. It is a little bit more on the pricey side than the voyager. Do you think it is still as risky?

[@Vince_Tasciotti]

I stopped playing CDs in the car. They get dinged up very easily. These days I rip my LPs and CDs to a AAC format to my phone. Then play the songs via Bluetooth in the car. I do see a CD format come back in the near future. I think Records by Billy Joel and Phil Collins make for excellent frisbees.

[@MuzikJunky]

Word! They’re both so overrated! Peace.

[@latexbeep]

What are your thoughts on Kenwood turntables? I used to have one (KD-291R) but i had to switch to a AT LP60X because i kept getting scammed by a turntable repair guy.

[@kevinpimentel6957]

hey Jared just wondering your take on the onzow debate I have noticed some brown grime on my stylus which was very hard to get off I've put mine away for now

[@SuperLucero]

Hey! What do you do with the original paper/cardboard inner sleeves after you replace them with soft ones? I mean the sleeves with art or lyrics. Thank you!!!

[@electroimpyo]

Which cartridge should I buy moving coil ceramic or moving magnet because I am building my record player from the beginning to finish

[@acerbt]

Ceramic cartridges tend to track harder and don't have the amount of frequency response as a magnetic. I'd go for a magnetic cartridge because it's required tracking force is less, leading to longer lasting records, and the better quality that it will provide.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Any ideas on a suitable replacement for an ageing Shure M55E cartridge? It’s to fit a Thorens TD-165, with the original arm?

[@TheBudgie29]

At 23:10 You say Cassettes are not selling as much. Well Jarrett, Here In the UK we sell about 100 to 200 a day. Mostly Comps, against artists. We picked up about 20,000 of them back In the early 90's when they did start to loose favor. We are soooooooooo glad we hung on to them. As for coloured vinyl against Black, Well over time the Coloured vinyl starts to go Hard, and cracks easily, I am talking mostly about Singles though. Great Video keep em' comin'

[@jelmer3356]

Is the Lenco LS-50 wood a good starter turntable?

[@EddyTeetree]

180g generally quieter background in my experience. Hey I met Sade when she was performing in my town. She was pretty cool. Very friendly.🌞

[@Homebrew58]

When I plan on visiting the local record store it is far enough away that I plan other errands while I am out. When the weather is warm I always plan my errands so that the record store is the last stop so I can go straight home to keep those records from sitting in the car more than necessary.

[@dadrummer1977]

Hey What Model Klipsch Speakers Are You Using?

[@sammyman91]

Hey man love the videos youre my go to for so much so thank you! I've purchased the lp120xusb recently It's my first manual turntable so your set up vids have been great. One thing I'd like to ask is about antiskate I'm so confused to the right setting I have an acrylic plate I've been using to try and set it I've found if I set tracking to 2g about 1 on antiskate leaves it in the middle ground but as you also have this turntable I was hoping you might have some tips? Cheers as always dude

[@padfootandprongs]

i have the audio Technica lp60 which has an automatic tonearm, and while it does move when i press play, it doesn't move far enough that it actually touches the record. do you have any solutions to that?

[@jacknjill3000]

What of you get a new used 12” record and played it and the volume sounds low and play something else and sounds twice as loud. This 12” was professionally by the seller and forget what it was called. I’m wondering if cleaning the record may have damaged the grooves. Have you heard anything about that? I also ordered about 18 records from discogs and what annoyed me bc all were VG+ and about 13?came without the inner sleeve and marked up my records. Also, if you have a NM or NM- are you not supposed to play them or the grades will go down? Even if you keep them in good shape? I mean all my records you don’t see any marks and kept them like new since buying. So most came past for NM- but some of the grading videos says NM means never played. So ppl. who have near mint records, I never able to play them? How about switching original record covers to make one excellent copy? Is that a no no bc of the pressing plant and date? Or that doesn’t matter yet bc it goes by the records?

[@ersafeguard]

Great video J, and thanks for answering my question!

[@everettzakroski7820]

Does the turntable affect how often you should change the needle? How often should you change the needle?

[@wooster1173]

Being an almost 60 YO guy, I grew up with vinyl records, and if I do like the nostalgia and the look that they bring, I find streaming (from Apple Music) so much more convenient in every way that I can’t go back to vinyls.

[@francesca_frani403]

Why aren't side B of my vinyl not working?Hello recently purchased several new vinyl recordings and a turntable. On my side two of the vinyl records are not playing well; they are slowing down, becoming muffled, and occasionally the stylus gets stuck in the same spot. This problem is causing me a lot of worries. I initially assumed it was the turntable, but it turns out that it isn't because one of my vinyl records is operating flawlessly from all sides while the other two records aren't working from side 2/B while side A is good. I made an effort to figure out what was going on, and I discovered that side B on both vinyl albums is causing the vinyl to rise and fall while spinning, which slows them down and contributes to the muffled voice (I m not sure if it is a main problem).

[@isaac_smith]

You’re records might be warped. Make sure to keep them in a cool dry place. They might also be dirty. You should give them a good clean and see if they work then. It might also be your turntable. Make sure your stylus is clean and in good condition. Also make sure your turntable is level. Hope this helps! (:

[@MrLILoveMomAndDad4Ever]

I have an AT-LP60X turntable, which unfortunately does not have the ability to replace the stylus. What should I do if the stylus breaks or is in terrible condition?

[@acerbt]

The cartridge is the part that is permanently attached to that turntable. The stylus can be changed or upgraded. They wouldn't make you pay a big price for a good turntable just to make it useless after the stylus wares out because of proper use.

[@thecowboyofdrag]

Okay i have a stupid question, is a vertical record player any good at all? Will it damage my records? I live in a small apartment and if i can save some space ill find a way to do so. And if mounting the turntable on a wall is a safe option ill do it

[@alanlucas501]

Why do you not like the rounded bottom inner sleeves? Just curious, thank you.

[@nerdEykId]

Is the Fluance RT81 good investment

[@emac5121]

So jealous of that Parlour Trick LP! I bought that on bandcamp awhile ago-so good!

[@ellaleggett9791]

Hello there! I have been watching your KZbin videos yet still cannot figure out how to set up my new turntable, amplifier, and speakers. For reference, for my turntable I have the audiotechnica AT-LP60X, for my amplifier/ receiver I have the Sony Stereo Receiver STR-DH190, and for my speakers, I have the Sony Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers. I have connected with speaker wire. Can you plz help me?

[@acerbt]

If I want to record my records to my computer, should I send the output of my record player into the normal set of equipment and have the computer or audio interface at the end of the chain where my speakers would be or can I just run it with my turntable directly plugged into the interface with the internal preamp turned on?

[@Zervoxe]

Is there any advice for cleaning the stylus? The stylus keeps collecting lint and I use tweezers to gently pull off the lint without physically touching the needle

[@ronsonroll]

To get the best sound, can you use a Stereo Shibata Cartridge on old Quadraphonic Vinyl or does it have to be a Quadraphonic Shibata one? I'm not sure if it's similar to playing Mono LP's with a Stereo Needle or using a specific Mono Cartridge.

[@ct1660]

Stereo shibata should be fine.

[@ronsonroll]

@@ct1660 Thanks for the reply.

[@MrLILoveMomAndDad4Ever]

How strong is the stylus? Is it made out of some sort of strong material that can endure for years or are they extremely fragile and require deep care & cleaning?

[@robertzdrahal5319]

Most of them are made from diamond and they last 1000s of plays but need to dust them of from dust building up on them from play

[@kevingoss635]

I'm a little late with questions, but, I recently picked up an Audio Technica LP-GO from Walmart. To me, it seems pretty similar to the LP 60, in terms of quality and looks. I was just wondering about your thoughts, if you've had any experience with the LP-GO. (I'm pretty sure that's what it's called)

[@ramsalustiano0970]

I'm also a collector of one, and the cassette tapes too! Love your vids man💗

[@kevingoss635]

Also, are the paper inner sleeves with the thin plastic lining in them as good as the all plastic sleeves?

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

Prince - 1999 double album was BETTER than Thriller album. I still don't understand to this very day why 1999 didn't completely outsell Thriller back in the day.....

[@jackgahan149]

Wath is Best top Buy Vinyl ebay or discogs???🤔

[@alanlucas501]

Spin clean are a great piece of equipment. Well worth it.

[@couchpotato7825]

What’s ur guys opinions on the technics sl-b200

[@Tom-vg5nb]

Goldfrapp has some beautiful colored vinyl. I started with the audio technica lp60x. I upgraded to the fluance rt85. The lp60x is great for a started table. That ortofon black is pricey. Congrats.

[@spencercox2684]

do you have an opinion on the audio tecnica at lp 1240?

[@studydude]

@4:00, Man oh man, those represses sure shake it up on the market, I totally identify with you on this topic, The industry is in high gear to selll as many records as possible, and if it's decent, it will be out there eventually on the repress.

[@Valerie-so7tu]

I just got a new needle I took it off to replace it and once I placed it my speakers didn’t pick up the music and I’m worried I broke the arm while struggling to pull the old one off

[@lylahale5284]

dont get me wrong, the Audio Technica LP120 is awesome, but does anyone know why the tone arm was designed NOT to return automatically to its rest position when the record has finished ?

[@Arlaat]

Really enjoy your channel and videos, and I feel like we have a VERY similar taste in music. I wish I still had my Sony PSHX500

[@brendan_allard]

What does it mean if a record I own skips on the exact same song every time? (I owned a cheap Victrola all in one turntable, and I’m ditching it.)

[@GeorgeNordstrom]

I would say that if you want something like the lp-60 but also want a weighted tonearm the lp3 is a good option

[@olaniyi570]

Great video! The only thing you're off about in my opinion and experience is the sound quality of cassettes. Recording onto a Nakamichi Dragon lets say, which has a frequency response of 20-22k (better than virtually any CD player) or similar high-end deck from a very good analog source would most likely run circles around most if not all moderately priced turntable set-ups including your Fluance/Ortofon combo and my own set-up as well (No offense) The recording on a properly calibrated Nak are very difficult to distinguish from whatever source one records from. This means if you record from something like a technics SL-1000R and appropriate cartridge im confident that the Tape recording made on a Dragon will outperform any record played directly on any lesser turntable. i would actually recommend people buy a quality cassette deck, so they record their rare or frequently used vinyl on it. This will help prevent wear or damage to their records.

[@radek3531]

I thought cassettes have a shelf life and begin to loose quality after 20 years or so?

[@davidxu5834]

I don’t know but I think the band Opeth is a good band when beginning to listen to death/black metal, especially considering you are a great fan of tools! With that being said, could I recommend song of the day -- Ghost of Perdition, by Opeth? Love your channel👍🤜

[@jacob_n_r_z8755]

Is buying a used record player/turntable a good investment than buying a new turntable that you can buy in stores as a beguinner?

[@lauracorbett4577]

I would recommend you buy your turntable new

[@12RGS134]

I expect ear something about the Philips 22AF877 that you include as portade picture of this video as opinion about it because I have one whith its original cartridge GP401 (obviouly with more than one replacement of your eliptic needle), but principaly was spoken about records and very few about record players and nothing about that Philops record player

[@gio-mz3ty]

Hey dude I have a question about storing records. Will it damage my records over time if I keep them on a shelf where they’re stored vertically next to each other, but hanging off the side of the shelf by an inch or two? Thanks

[@taiya2859]

i cant wait to join !!!!

[@jacknjill3000]

Yeah, I used to old liquid and brush to clean my records. I used to know many ppl. that worked at OM in SF. How come most newer record collectors don’t cover dance 12”s. Back in the days, that was top choice in the dj community bc of the louder pressing and the extend songs, I just got 17- 12”s and about 14 didn’t come with the inner sleeves and my first order from discogs and all the records were VG+ but most had marks and more like VG. So this was out of 50 records I ordered in the last week, only this batch and one other record I ordered didn’t come with inner sleeves. Oh and why do ppl. when shipping records take out the record from the cover? Is it to protect the cover in shipping and causing ring wear?

[@jacknjill3000]

Oh and thanks for the very helpful video on record collecting!

[@jacknjill3000]

Oh and is OM a group or a record label?

[@emancaindec6894]

Song of the Day! Your Love Is King by SADE Fan greetings from the Philippines Jarrett! :) I learned a lot from you!

[@austindavis2063]

I have some vinyls that are warped. Do you have any tips to fix them?

[@isaac_smith]

The best way to to get a record clamp. They are not very expensive and do a great job.

[@austindavis2063]

@@isaac_smith Thank you so much

[@agitatedpigeon3353]

You sir have exquisite taste in stand up comedy!

[@PAL-MUSIC-1]

Just picked up a Trio kd-3100 Direct Drive for £10 UK pounds. its to replace my Technics SL B2... my main Turntable is the Dual 505 (wooden plinth).. i am a Vintage hi fi lover.. 👍🏼

[@williamdenton5716]

Regarding cleaning records, it's my opinion that using the 'clunky' velvet block first for the dry dust, and then the scrubbing brush for the wet clean. IMO.

[@TheAngryRedBird]

Question: I have heard so much back and forth on whether alcohol in cleaning fluid damages records (that aren't 78s, looks like it's a resounding "yes" on those). I recently picked up the Phoenix cleaning spray from Sleeve City, and it has a small amount of alcohol, 4% believe. Would that damage my vinyl? I trust their other products, as I've been using their inner and outer sleeves for a while with no issues, but I'm not sure on this one.

[@rohitrajputltd]

What do you think of buying brand new records online from websites (Amazon etc.) compared to going to record stores and looking through what they have, even if they are second hand quality?

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

I would that either the REVOX B975 or the MARANTZ TT143 are worth but the lid must be down on the MARANTZ TT143 or it won't play.

[@ethandimitroff2658]

Thanks for featuring my comment! I will make sure I don’t throw any records lol

[@analoguecity3454]

180 gram records are also good for lessening vibrations! As we all know "Heavy" is good in the turntable world! I suggest cleaning stylus after each SIDE of record's!

[@natas3.14]

I absolutely agree, or when leaving the dust cover off, as it does look cooler, you may hear if/when the stylus comes into contact with that single loose hair that has been hitching on your shoulder since lunch, finally decides to jump ship, & lands between track 3, & 4. I will stop the platter, give the record a quick wipe, just in case, & clean the stylus. Nothing worse than getting into the music, only for it to suddenly sound...off, usually during the best song. Now I just leave the dust cover on though as the new housemate, Elvis who happens to be an audiophile, & a cat favours the audio room.