Amo Bishop Roden wrote: Word, I used to rock that table myself. Decent sound but it's like dragging sandpaper across your records. Sorry to hear about your vinyl, man. That's beyond a bummer.
any way of fixing that tone arm problem?some kludge-type counterweight?or would i have to spring for a whole new player? i'm not particularly against that but i really don't wanna spend the rest of my summer savings on a new one
Not that I know of, unfortunately. If you're on a budget you should consider getting one of those Stanton DJ tables. They sound fine and won't eat your vinyl. OR if you never want to buy another table again and just want an all around solid performer throw down a couple hundred more and get a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon. My best friend has this, and it's a beauty. I'm using a vintage Technics (a re-styled one sporting the MCS badge) myself which I love to pieces, but if I were to get a new turntable it would be the Pro-Ject all the way.
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Amo Bishop Roden wrote: Word, I used to rock that table myself. Decent sound but it's like dragging sandpaper across your records. Sorry to hear about your vinyl, man. That's beyond a bummer.
any way of fixing that tone arm problem?some kludge-type counterweight?or would i have to spring for a whole new player? i'm not particularly against that but i really don't wanna spend the rest of my summer savings on a new one
OR if you never want to buy another table again and just want an all around solid performer throw down a couple hundred more and get a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon. My best friend has this, and it's a beauty.
I have one of these, bought it to replace my dodgy Sony USB one, it's so sleek and sexy. Would recommend.
machinea wrote:Mine came today too. It stuck me I have never heard BOC properly only mp3 which is really quite crap. Most of my favorite music I've heard before I bought mp3's and had proper albums so even if I'm listening to it in a crap format I can still retain in my head what it ought to sound like somewhat.
Anyway can anyone confirm for me a difference in the sleeve design on the original geogaddi vs reissue. The website says the six panel gatefold sleeve differs from the original.
It is different. The original had a much fatter spine with no center sleeve. The images have been swapped around--the cute smiling child in blue kaleidoscope was one of the old jackets. Now the jackets seen to represent some of the odd images found in the cd booklet.
I'm glad they kept the matte finish for the covers. The colors seem darker than the old version -- The blue on the back of the original was almost the color of those plastic hexagons that were handed out - or lighter.
machinea wrote:Mine came today too. It stuck me I have never heard BOC properly only mp3 which is really quite crap. Most of my favorite music I've heard before I bought mp3's and had proper albums so even if I'm listening to it in a crap format I can still retain in my head what it ought to sound like somewhat.
Anyway can anyone confirm for me a difference in the sleeve design on the original geogaddi vs reissue. The website says the six panel gatefold sleeve differs from the original.
It is different. The original had a much fatter spine with no center sleeve. The images have been swapped around--the cute smiling child in blue kaleidoscope was one of the old jackets. Now the jackets seen to represent some of the odd images found in the cd booklet.
I'm glad they kept the matte finish for the covers. The colors seem darker than the old version -- The blue on the back of the original was almost the color of those plastic hexagons that were handed out - or lighter.
machinea wrote:Mine came today too. It stuck me I have never heard BOC properly only mp3 which is really quite crap. Most of my favorite music I've heard before I bought mp3's and had proper albums so even if I'm listening to it in a crap format I can still retain in my head what it ought to sound like somewhat.
Anyway can anyone confirm for me a difference in the sleeve design on the original geogaddi vs reissue. The website says the six panel gatefold sleeve differs from the original.
It is different. The original had a much fatter spine with no center sleeve. The images have been swapped around--the cute smiling child in blue kaleidoscope was one of the old jackets. Now the jackets seen to represent some of the odd images found in the cd booklet.
I'm glad they kept the matte finish for the covers. The colors seem darker than the old version -- The blue on the back of the original was almost the color of those plastic hexagons that were handed out - or lighter.
So its a skillet scramble of the the original.
original is original....plain and simple.
emphasize this truth: original is original....plain and simple.
I believe they changed up the sleeves for geogaddi to help preserve the sleeves.. The way the whole thing folded up for the original out undue stress on the folds and whatnot which apparently caused some damage over time.
I think the Geogaddi re-issue is really a tremendous pressing and design. It is one of the most physically beautiful packages for an album ever. I also really loved the 4AD Lonely is an Eyesore. compilation.
The hexagon printed on the cardboard packaging was a nice treat. Mine arrived end of last week. Will they ever be removed from their shrink wrap? i dunno nice little investment for the little'un to pass onto him one day along with a load of other LPs
nice little investment for the little'un to pass onto him one day along with a load of other LPs