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The latter. The only one I can personally vouch for the fidelity of is RTJ2, though I'd expect the Kendrick and Alabama Shakes albums to be of good quality as well.
That's too bad, I got both of those but haven't had a chance to check them out because my turntable's back at my apartment. Kendrick and RTJ are high on my list though
Kendrick - TPAB is one of the best presses of the year, imo. They did a really nice job with it. For Sale? (Interlude) is my fave, for the sound. Waaaaay better than the digital version, unless you are fortunate enough to own a DAC
For those asking about the AT-60 or lp-120, go with the 120. 1 major issue though - the built in preamp lowers the expansive sound, or what you would hear coming out of the older tables w/o built in amps. A lot of folks have actually removed the preamp, cause it isn't really hard to do. It makes all the difference. (I did it) Vids are on youtube for the removal procedures. No soldering necessary, but always a plus if you are capable. It is a very easy table to modify. The company/manufacturer actually made it that way for this reason. (Their words) They want people to be able to do what they want with it.
Is there an advantage to removing it vs just turning it off for the 120?
Think of a technics 1200 - no preamp. Nice, full, hall-filling sound. Expansive. Analogue. Not "audiophile" sound, but technics were built like tanks, hence the popularity/resale value. Unless you want to write snobby reviews on a blog, you really don't need to spend anymore than $400 tops for a solid table. Some folks like U-Turns, Music Hall, etc. This table for the price is worth it. Easily.
If you just turn it off with the provided switch, your lows will sound worse. Muddy. I haven't a clue why, but it does. The line/s running from the tonearm run straight to a preamp, which then runs to your stereo hookups on the back (red/white). For some reason, it doesn't bypass the preamp when you switch over to basic line out mode. I've looked everywhere for an explanation, even hooked up a separate, portable preamp while the toggle switch on the back of the table is off, and nothing. The sound is even lower, imo. Many others have had the same issue, hence why someone eventually took out the b.s. preamp, and moved on. The table has a solid build quality for being a knock-off 1200. I'm happy w mine. Upgrading the cart is a must.
If you take out the preamp, you lose USB recording capabilities. Though, most folks works around with an amp that has the capability to send a digital signal back out to a computer. Same thing essentially. (programs like Reason for recording/capturing on computer)
@deliciousmeatballsub - sorry about that. the answer is yes. night and day difference
Post by congratulations on Dec 27, 2015 16:48:46 GMT -5
woohooooo!!! just preordered Painting With by Animal Collective (the Panda Bear version of course), so excited!! also, finally got Art Angels in as a Christmas present. it's so pretty.
2017: 2/24 Twenty One Pilots 4/1 Radiohead 6/7 Glass Animals 9/10 Modest Mouse 9/21 Arcade Fire 9/29 Kings of Leon 10/3 Foster the People 10/17 The xx 10/22 LCD Soundsystem 11/8 Bon Iver
I almost exclusively got vinyl or vinyl related gifts this year. I got some Grado SR80 headphones for my stereo. I would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for decently priced pair of quality headphones. I also got:
Unknown Mortal Orchestra- I, II, and Multi-Love King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard- Quarters! and Paper Mache Dream Balloon Earl Sweatshirt- I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside Bob Moses- Days Gone By Funkadelic- Maggot Brain and Uncle Jam Wants You Mogwai- Happy Songs For Happy People (had been looking for this for quite some time. My brother scored major points for this!) Jamie XX- In Colour
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 4, 2016 13:34:02 GMT -5
Third Man Records Vault #27 has a bunch of live recordings of Jack White bands (pre-White Stripes). Looks pretty solid. I'll be getting it for sure. I liked the other pre-white Stripes LP they released through the vault.
As Third Man Records Cass Corridor in Detroit continues to exceed expectations, the neighborhood and its history continues to occupy our creative mind. While Vault Package #26 showcased a wildly beautiful White Stripes performance from the Gold Dollar in 1999, there’s still so much to tell about that time, the bands kicking around and the spirit imbued into all of it.
Our 27th Vault package seeks to address that concern. Showcasing full live show recordings from three important bands of that era, each act inhabits a different world stylistically and contributes to a more-detailed overall picture.
First off is Two Star Tabernacle. While the band only released two songs (both covers) while they were together, the group was a jumping-off point for the critically-regarded band Blanche. Two Star is also where Jack White debuted some songs that would later become known the world over through the White Stripes. This particular set by Two Star Tabernacle, recorded at the Gold Dollar on January 16th, 1998, features spirited takes of “So Long Cruel World” and “Garbage Picker” which would find more-refined lives on Blanche’s If We Can’t Trust the Doctors… album. White’s “Hotel Yorba” and “Now Mary” renditions are twangier older siblings to how they exist on “White Blood Cells.” Of supreme interest to audio archeologists is the White-penned song “Itchy” all spirit and rockabilly rhythm that has yet to find a place in any of his subsequent musical endeavors. Splendid covers of Merle Travis’ “Sixteen Tons” help round out the set of a band, while mentioned often, is infrequently heard. The equal parts country and punk are in full effect here. Take heed.
Recorded at the Gold Dollar on November 25th, 1998, the ferocious set by the Go highlights the momentary period before the band had signed to Sub Pop and was still honing material for its Whatcha Doin album. Opening with a blistering take on their anthemic “Meet Me at the Movies” and closing with powerful version of the Sonics’ classic “Psycho”, the smell of sweat and Stroh’s permeates this recording. Aside from a radio session and an underwater audience recording, this is the only live document of how intense this line-up of the Go was. With band mainstays Bobby Harlow, John Krautner and Marc Fellis helming their usual positions, Dave Buick (Italy Records, Third Man Cass Corridor) is on bass and Jack White is on lead guitar. Included here is a live take on White’s “Turn Your Little Light Bulb On” a song penned for the Go that has remained relatively unheard in the intervening eighteen years. The Go are essential in understanding Detroit rock history and this, their first live release, cements their place in the pantheon.
Opening for Royal Trux on September 16th, 1999, Jack White and the Bricks were actually never called that name during their brief existence across a half-dozen (or so) shows. We’ve reproduced the flyer proclaiming “Jack White Band” to prove it. While Vault Package #15 showcased a live recording of the Bricks that left a lot to be desired in regards to fidelity, the multitrack masters from the Gold Dollar were available to create a truly stellar mix here. From Brendan Benson’s harmonic accents (on both vocals and guitar) to Kevin Peyok’s even-keeled bass runs, through Ben Blackwell’s competent drum work…the performance here is sublime. If you’ve ever daydreamed about hearing Jack tackle White Stripes songs with the attack of two guitars behind them…this show will delight. Divergent interpretations of Stripes’ catalog staples “Candy Cane Children” and “You’ve Got Her in Your Pocket” do not disappoint. The otherwise unreleased Jack White song “One and Two” is particularly fascinating. Rounded out with a cover of Little Richard’s “Ooh! My Soul” (which may be an inspiration for “Fell in Love With a Girl”) and what exists here is the definitive document of this outfit.
Each LP comes in it’s own custom stylized jacket and will be housed in a soft touch telescoping box highlighting the Gold Dollar building. Keep ‘em in the box or file ‘em away in your individual band sections in your record collection…whatever you want! Vinyl pressed on our non-metallic approximation of gold vinyl.
The box will be filled up with all sorts of facsimile reproductions of setlists, flyers, band ephemera and material the likes of which fans have come accustomed to expecting in the unrivaled Vault packages.
For our 7” offering in this package…we continue along the path of Dead Weather Dodge and Burn with the electrifying “Let Me Through” backed with the frightening “Be Still.” Housed in a tasty glue-pocket sleeve and pressed on the hazy mix of yellow and black vinyl, this further solidifies the idea that the Dead Weather are as equally as deadly on single as they are on LP. If you’ve got the first four of these, you can’t tap out now. Collect the whole series.
The bonus item in Vault #27 is a custom Third Man Records Challenge Coin. Usually used as totems to signify membership in a military organization, challenge coins are slowly making their way into other realms of culture. The Third Man Records 2016 Challenge Coin will entitle its bearer to 10% off any purchases in our Detroit or Nashville store fronts for the duration of this year. It will also double as a large hole 45 adaptor. If you want to wear it on a chain around your neck, hell, we won’t stop you. And if you want to “challenge” your Vault member friends to see who’s holding theirs with any empty-handed folks buying the next round of drinks…well that’s just the kind of camaraderie we hope to foster amongst our most loyal and die-hard fans. We’re hoping to make this a continuing feature of each year’s first Vault package, so get in now on the ground floor. These coins will not be made available at a later date, so if you want to be able to prove inclusion (and not be on the hook for any drinks) you absolutely need to sign up for Vault Package #27. And if you want to sign up for more than one…we won’t mind.
Subscriptions for Vault package 27 close on January 31st. Sign up
A few nights back, I went through my mom's records. She was really into Elton John and Rod Stewart back in the day (neither of which I care for), but some good finds for sure.
Loving that Third Man Vault. I just wish they would move on from the Dead Weather 45s.
Yea but the plan all along was to release the whole Dead Weather album in 7" singles. It's lame but it makes sense since they know so many completionists will sign up for each quarter just to have the full set. I do look forward to a different 7" but I can't complain too much with 3 LPs
A few nights back, I went through my mom's records. She was really into Elton John and Rod Stewart back in the day (neither of which I care for), but some good finds for sure.
Those are some BEAUTIFUL finds. I'm one of the unfortunate with parents who didn't own a single record.
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Fuuuuuuck yes. Assuming it's the same level of quality (and value) everyone should buy one. I love my 1200, the thing is a rock compared to every other "budget" table.
I paid $400 for mine several years ago, right before they were discontinued the price shot up to $800. Wonder how they'll price the new ones? I need to do some research.
Fuuuuuuck yes. Assuming it's the same level of quality (and value) everyone should buy one. I love my 1200, the thing is a rock compared to every other "budget" table.
I paid $400 for mine several years ago, right before they were discontinued the price shot up to $800. Wonder how they'll price the new ones? I need to do some research.
The limited ones coming out in the summer, limited to 1200 will be impossible to get probably. I bet all the big producers and dj's get those and some make it to ebay for like 10k. The new ones coming out late next year though will probably be about a thousand bucks I would bet. They have this new Direct Drive motor feature that eliminates any sound from the motor. I doubt they would be any cheaper then $800.
I'm trying to decide on getting a setup finally. I think I want a pro-ject carbon turntable and then I'm not sure after that on what amp and speakers to get. I also am seeing price drops in the music hall mmf 2.2 and thinking that may be the better deal. If anyone has any suggestions?
Post by Redman's Meth on Jan 8, 2016 14:59:49 GMT -5
Had an out-fucking-standing haul at the record store today.
King Crimson - Court of the Crimson King (been looking for this one for ages) Black Sabbath - Paranoid Portishead - Third Thee Oh Sees - Mutilator Defeated At Last Ty Segall - Twins
The other two I will probably never own despite my love of them.
Which three? That is the only Beck album I own. I wish they would release a good discography of his albums. I also wish Elton John's Songs From the West Coast was on vinyl.
I got the first Atlas Sound album at the Deerhunter show tonight. It is my favorite one. Got the CD the day it came out. And the vinyl wasn't supposed to be in stores until next month. So stoked.
I own the Hospice by The Antlers on vinyl but I'd be surprised if I ever opened it. It's too much to take in all at once. So I get what you're saying, Cokes. I think.
I own the Hospice by The Antlers on vinyl but I'd be surprised if I ever opened it. It's too much to take in all at once. So I get what you're saying, Cokes. I think.
I have it as well, I think I've spun it twice. Don't get me wrong though, it's a flawless album.
I've been dwelling on LCD ever since the headliner rumor (confirmation?)- for Christmas I got The Long Goodbye and I've had it on repeat. It now stands in my top 3 live albums with Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense and Nirvana - Unplugged.