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PaoloSmythe · 12-12-2007, 09:27 AM

misinformed?..... i have never worried about poota crashes

indeed i seem not to be the only vinyl-phobe!

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1. Ensure there is always an inner soft plastic lined sleeve (used to be able to buy them from WH Smiths)(when playing the LP place the inner sleeve back inside the outer sleeve with the open edge facing in).
2. Never leave an LP outside its sleeve or on the turntable when not in use.
3. Use an anti static gun before playing.
4. Use a soft felt based pad to remove the dust before playing.
5. Always play with the record deck lid closed.
6. Always store LPs upright (not flat).
7. Never store LPs against an outside wall (cold can create damp).
8. Never wash LPs unless with a specialist cleaning unit.
9. Never touch the playing surface.
Most damage is done to an LP when it is inside its sleeve, assuming you are careful with them in the first place.
This is what I do with LPs, and is one of the reasons I now use mainly CD.

How do i care for Vinyl records? [Archive] - AVForums

PaoloSmythe · 12-12-2007, 09:31 AM

not to mention:

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13. Please remember that vinyl recorded materials are delicate, and susceptible to damage and wear hence, a few basic techniques should be employed when it comes to handling, cleaning and storage of your valuable prize vinyl records.

14. The cleaning of vinyl discs, should be performed before and after playing and not during playing of the record as this ensures the best possible playback reproduction, and prepares the disc for dust free storage. Just remember; with proper care, your vinyl will last up to 100 years or more.

15. Take care not to let your records be subjected to the rays of sunlight and other sources such as heat, heaters, vents, and artificial lighting. This will cause mould to grow on the album jackets, and within the inner sleeves causing unbearable and unrepairable damage.

16. If at all possible, enclose your recordings in a relatively airtight container such as a cabinet with doors, or sealable boxes, the practice of lightly vacuuming around the surrounding areas of your recordings should be a duty. Finally, You should not collect Vinyl Records, if you are not going to take care of them.

are you being negligent in assuming MY misinformation? this was a quote of the last 4 tips of a list of 16!

personally i prefer to just press 'shuffle'!

History of Vinyl - Tips On Record Care 13 - 16

AlabasterRayne · 12-12-2007, 09:45 AM

[quote=PaoloSmythe]14. The cleaning of vinyl discs, should be performed before and after playing and not during playing of the record as this ensures the best possible playback reproduction, and prepares the disc for dust free storage. Just remember; with proper care, your vinyl will last up to 100 years or more/QUOTE]

Whats the average life span of a cd again?

Basiclly it's no more work than preping your board to ride (alot less work actually) Most care is done in under a minute. Plus half your list is storage related, not record care. As is is my basement is dehumidified (not because of the record collection) and there is no outside light sources. Youre making this out to look like a lot more work than it really is. Look I can do it to...

How to take a p!$$

1. Find the proper urine recepticle (this can be a toilet, urinal tree, wall whatever)
2. Now unzip pants, if no zipper then un-button or pull down to allow access
3. Remove unit and take careful aim
4. It is highly recommended that the unit remain in your pants when not in use to prevent damages
5. Relax mussels and let urine flow into recepticle
6. Shake
7. Shake Again
8. Don't shake any more (you'll be playing with your self)
9. Put unit back
10. Pull pants back up and secure fly
11. Carefully was hands (you don't know where that thing has been)

Congratulations! 11 steps to show what can be done in 4

PaoloSmythe · 12-12-2007, 10:02 AM

well i would hate to be confused for someone who actually feels that the vinyl versus CD debate is of any importance...(it was not my list but that of another) in any event, all of my audio goes directly into MP3 format.....

to you alabaster, i congratulate for finding a niche in which to revel.... be it pissing, record spinning or board mending, you are privileged to have a moisture and sunlight free basement in which to dwell!

for the majority of us tho, who might be blissfully / willfully ignorant of the sense of stylus touching vinyl, i imagine the joys of MP3 take priority. to you the spoils of a bygone era.

AlabasterRayne · 12-12-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PaoloSmythe

well i would hate to be confused for someone who actually feels that the vinyl versus CD debate is of any importance...(it was not my list but that of another) in any event, all of my audio goes directly into MP3 format.....

to you alabaster, i congratulate for finding a niche in which to revel.... be it pissing, record spinning or board mending, you are privileged to have a moisture and sunlight free basement in which to dwell!

for the majority of us tho, who might be blissfully / willfully ignorant of the sense of stylus touching vinyl, i imagine the joys of MP3 take priority. to you the spoils of a bygone era.

And a tip of the hat to you sir, a quite worthy opponent. Enjoy the season man and thank you for this fun and entertaining trading of the minds.

romesaz · 12-12-2007, 05:28 PM

Okay, this is a common debate on audio forums, but I think the wrong things are argued:

Yes, vinyl does produce better sound quality. Of course assuming you have a great source, good power, and good speakers to fully enjoy the niceties. There are also 5k+ CD players outthere that also make audiophiles pants wet.
However, they are a bit of a hassle for some.

Also, tape're actually also considered to have better sound quality than CDs

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The problem with hi-fi audio, is really the pricetags. As a student, I'm limited to a decent set of speakers, but a cheap amp and my computer as a source. On the go....well... a CD player with a direct line out to a portable amp in a MINT box, and a set of decent headphones, but even the amp and headphones alone cost 300+ new. That isn't exactly within everyone's reach. Heck, a decent set of speakers starts only at 300 for a pair of bookshelves, whereas box-systems can be had for <250. But.... thats a whole different bag of cats, or however the saying goes.

colesnotes: vinyl = good sound, ipod = accessible to general public and can be listened to on the slopes.

AlabasterRayne · 12-13-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by romesaz

Okay, this is a common debate on audio forums, but I think the wrong things are argued:

Yes, vinyl does produce better sound quality. Of course assuming you have a great source, good power, and good speakers to fully enjoy the niceties. There are also 5k+ CD players outthere that also make audiophiles pants wet.
However, they are a bit of a hassle for some.

Also, tape're actually also considered to have better sound quality than CDs

.

The problem with hi-fi audio, is really the pricetags. As a student, I'm limited to a decent set of speakers, but a cheap amp and my computer as a source. On the go....well... a CD player with a direct line out to a portable amp in a MINT box, and a set of decent headphones, but even the amp and headphones alone cost 300+ new. That isn't exactly within everyone's reach. Heck, a decent set of speakers starts only at 300 for a pair of bookshelves, whereas box-systems can be had for <250. But.... thats a whole different bag of cats, or however the saying goes.

colesnotes: vinyl = good sound, ipod = accessible to general public and can be listened to on the slopes.

Nicely put, I did not get to where I am today all at once, it has been years of collection and scrounging. My system is pieced together from yard sales and colleges (grads throw out some of the best stuff) and my vinyl has been searched for piece by piece in little indy shops and yard sales over the past 5 years.

I love my iPod for the convenience (30gigs is perfect for a weekend away from the wax) but i will never convert over to it being my primary system, it will always be a secondary.

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