thebes Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Better buy those used records while you can cause even CBS Evening News is now reporting that lps are on the re-bound with about 1.6 million to be newly issued this year, double over last year. Silly fellows, though, offered no cogent reporting as to why this is actually happening. Here's the link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/19/eveningnews/main4364986.shtml?source=mostpop_story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's great. Now I can finish vinyl siding my house with the new stuff. JJK PS: This is supposed to be humorous so don't leave any bite marks on your tone arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The kid interviewed for the story is a member over at www.audiokarma.org he has become somewhat of a star over his interview. His forum name is vinyldavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Now all we have to do is invent the "turntable Air"....It could be half the thickness of the Mac Air....just slide your 12 inch into the transport....plug in your ear buds and the kiddies will be happy.....the top can even be the monitor to see all the "larger pics" and a quick video game...... hey I might be onto something.....where did I put the number to my Patent Lawyer!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I think vinyls are on the way back in part because of the increasingpopularity of DJing. At least where I've seen them, most of the newvinly releases are rap/hip hop. I think another part of it is thatyounger people (I might just be one of the youngest persons on theseforums) are getting tired of the crappy quality of CDs. Plus vinyls and the stuff you get with them are so cool! I am absolutley jealous of my dad's iron on he saved from the I-don't-remeber-which Chicago album. Stuff like that. Granted it is handy to have all of your music in a little white plastic box, but I really am not a fan, but it's all I've got. Besides our old Pioneer PL-L70 is broken and it's all we've got as far as turntables go [:'(]. One last thing in my semi-rant, and you knowlegable fellows can correct me on this, but one of the main reasons I'm reluctant to start using vinyls is that they wear out. All of the ones we own are my parents' and I'm afraid that I'd listen to them so much (and I listen to music A LOT) that they'd wear out and be gone, permanently. Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I believe the vinyl revival is due in large part to me. I've been told the young-uns follow my habits pretty closely. When I posted about getting the Thorens up and running, the MSM reports of the comeback of LPs began hitting the news stands. Put two and two together, my friends. I keep trying to be different, but it always backfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 It just shows that enough of us taught our children well. Of course another part of the equation is that the young'uns are not being discouraged by using overly complicated turntables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hula Hoops are making a comeback too !!!!!!!!! Vinyl will never be mainstream again, just a passing fancy, although the college radio stations have "Vinyl Nights" on air around here. I just love the clicks, pops, static, and the skips ............. That's why I left vinyl in the first place !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I went to CD because I was tired of the "crappy sounding" vinyl, and what I ended up with is a lot of crappy sounding CD's. It's the same now as it was back when I was buying records -- every once in while I'll land a CD that actually sounds good. Of course, you can avoid all of this by simply buying well recorded music you don't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 >I just love the clicks, pops, static, and the skips ............. Should have taken better care of them, Buck. I don't have that problem with mine. >One last thing in my semi-rant, and you knowlegable fellows can correct me on this, but one of the main reasons I'm reluctant to start using vinyls is that they wear out. The answer is yes and no. While true that even with the finest setup some damage is done each play it is so small as to be cumulatively irrelevant unless you are a DJ playing the same disk many hundreds of times. I have discs dating to the '30's that have very little and no signs of wear. I have one stereo LP that is one of the earliest issued that is near silent. I have had it for 35 years. Further, I digitize my favorites at 24/88.2 using a DBX to restore the dynamic range and/or eliminate any surface noise as required, take out any impulse noises manually with an editor (easy and quick one you get the drill down), and store them on my music server. Perfect sound forever...finally. Most of the percieved ills of phonograph records (and, as a collector of all recorded media I prefer that to "vinyl") are vastly overated. They cost a lot more in terms of hardware to get the most from them, but with the software costs so low these days it evens out or costs less than other modern media. For those with catholic (word used denotatively here) tastes in music the vast majority of what I love, great classical works by master performers, jazz legends, early rock and roll, etc, are not and may never be available any other way. Then there is the "Record Crawl" when I find a friend or can get the PAW to go with me prowling Goodwills, junk shops, or whatever in search of the 50 cent "WOW." Priceless. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 True Dean. Lots of used crappy sounding vinyl out there. However, if you are truly a vinyl fan, you will know about the hundreds, if not thousands, of your favorite LPs that are reissued every year. From classic rock to jazz to classical to new music, it's all out there in splendid 180-200 gram pressings and 99% of them sound amazing. Significantly better than the originals. The only problem is they are expensive. Rhino Records is releasing about a dozen new releases of our old favorites every month on 180 gram virgin vinyl for $24.99 each. They all sound terrific. Most of you know about the Blue Note 45 RPM series issued by Music Matters and Analogue Productions but they cost $50/double LP. Those old records have never sounded better though. Also, Mobile Fidelity continues its releases for about $30/each and a number of Japanese companies (Universal for one) have 180 and 200 gram pressings of a variety of music, new and old, for about $20 - $35. Groups like Pink Floyd, The Doors and Led Zeppelin are releasing box sets that blow away any prior releases I've ever heard. I didn't even mention Classic Records who have been doing this for years now. If you are into vinyl, chances are you already know about these new albums. If you don't, check out the Acoustic Sounds or Elusive Disc websites. If you have the funds, the sky is the limit for incredible sounding new vinyl. I don't buy CDs anymore. I save my money for new vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I love the sound of good vinyl. I have a nice private collection that's all pristine. I keep them stored in a closet under lock and key. I also don't have the time to mess with vinyl. I'm lucky to get time late at night to listen to one album once a week or so. The tube HDCD player is a good compromise for just normal "background" listening. Grab the remote and have decent music playing. Glad to see vinyl is experiencing a resurection. I just started collecting nice turntables again. Can't beat the sound with a good set up. Harry BTW, Dave you made some very nice recordings. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks Gary, I actually didn't know any of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks, Harry. If you've followed any of my posts on the subject over the years you will know that my digital recording is because of vinyl. The science said digital should be better. My ears said it wasn't. By and large, they still do but not all the time any more. My transfers of vinyl to digital are transparent to my own ears. I am running three turntables now, and have two others not in my systems...one in storage and one at a friends beach house so I can have vinyl when we visit. Of course, with the Korg MR-1 I can also take my hi res transfers in my pocket so that TT isn't so critical any more. As irrational and inexplicable as it is to those who don't have the bug there is just something special about slipping them big ol discs out of a sleave and putting it on the table. Even cleaning is a ritual. Perhaps we should develop an LP ceremony on the model of the Japanese tea ceremont where the act of playing the record becomes the object rather than the music. For many, it is almost that serious. I assumed this was mainly a melancholia of us ol farts, but now we hear even the young are catching it. It was around 2 years ago that LP releases caught up with SACD/DVD-A and now it is 4-1. Amazing. There is even a small but dedicated bunch resurrecting the reel to reel. HIFI will NEVER die! I am lovin' it. Dave PS - Thanks Marty...you did not even have to strain your pen to start this one...great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks Gary, I actually didn't know any of that! Sometimes I wish I didn't either. Like when my credit card bill comes due at the end of the month!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 GaryMD: >Sometimes I wish I didn't either. Like when my credit card bill comes due at the end of the month!! www.dccblowout.com Hehehhe... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Id like to have a $10,000 gift card to either of these guys: http://www.elusivedisc.com/products.asp?dept=964 http://store.acousticsounds.com/store.cfm Sometimes it's best to go right to the source. My copy of Mothership ships tomorrow: http://ledzeppelin.shop.bravadousa.com/Dept.aspx?cp=733_13810 Plus, I get a free patch with my order!! Whoopie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever55 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 With pops and clicks.... I just got a "brand new" copy of Auqalung on 200g Vinyl... side 2 end of 1st cut had pops with clicks... cleaning helped very little. I contacted the seller and am waiting for a reply... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss53 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Could it be a static charge on the vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I have quite a large vinyl collection with many rare and first release albums. CDs, however, have spoiled me with their quietness and convenience so I haven't played any vinyl in years. One day when I have time I will archive my collection onto a server, de-noise as required, and burn to CD for playback. Until then it'll have to be looking at the cover art and reminiscing. BTW, vinyl albums in bookcases placed at the rear of the listening room make great diffusers and don't look wierd like acoustical treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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