Kingrex
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Are you south of the fire. No evacuation.
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Randy Myers
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If you are asking me, yes we are half way between SF and LA. Therefore we are currently not being affected by any of the crazy stuff going on. Thank you for asking!
Hey folks,
the u-turn seems like a great way to enter the vinyl world. I have had listen to Dad's vinyl system (His Master Voice, aka HMV) at childhood but never in my audiophile life. Every now and then, I wish I had one but the price seemed way over what I was willing to spend. My digital rig (like Randy) is solid and performs well beyond its price point but having something different as especially as a vinyl at a great price is really intriguing.
What are the top 10 vinyl record suggestions ? I am open to jazz, blues, rock, folk, country...
the u-turn seems like a great way to enter the vinyl world. I have had listen to Dad's vinyl system (His Master Voice, aka HMV) at childhood but never in my audiophile life. Every now and then, I wish I had one but the price seemed way over what I was willing to spend. My digital rig (like Randy) is solid and performs well beyond its price point but having something different as especially as a vinyl at a great price is really intriguing.
What are the top 10 vinyl record suggestions ? I am open to jazz, blues, rock, folk, country...
Randy Myers
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I grabbed a few yesterday just to have some to play when the table arrives (I also ordered cleaning supplies also). I personally grabbed one of my favorite Pink Floyd albums (which was previously only available in CD) and a couple new albums from people that I enjoy and have a few of their other works!
Kingrex
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There are a lot of great threads like what are you listening to tonight. There are also thread specifically related to albums. There's even a Cass issue that notes the best albums ever. If you don't have vinyl and want some, my suggestion is determine some of your favorite digital music, and get a copy on vinyl. Not only do you know you enjoy the music, but you get an opportunity to really ascertain how it plays compared to your digital.
Randy Myers
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Record cleaning brush, carbon fiber anti-static brush, stylus cleaner, fluids, etc. Record care products.
UltraFast69
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U-Turn checks a lot of boxes, I have zero regrets on sourcing this turn table, and wished I had earlier on.
You can’t go wrong at this price point even at their base $179.00.
I bet once it moves upstairs with powered speakers, vinyl will get a heck of a lot more play and hopefully by other members of the family.
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UltraFast69
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Randy, I’m excited for you and believe you will be too, especially going this more practical route, enjoy and let’s share some stories!
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Randy Myers
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Love "Wish You Were Here", but already have that in SACD (ripped to server of course). I actually found "Animals" in 180g remastered pressing at the record store! "Animals" has always been one of my favorite albums! I only had it in CD so I think this should be a treat!
Randy Myers
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Thank you Ed and thanks for the excellent find. New toys are always fun. I can't wait to give it a spin
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Randy, 'Animals' is also one of my favourites.
I remember one summer, when we still played CDs in our car, this album was in the tray, and I kept on playing it for weeks!
UltraFast69
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I will get on a similar path even till this day and had a similar bought with Animals -
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Randy Myers
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Well it is up and spinning records. So far not bad. I got to get used to the care of records again... it has been like 25-30 years .
Seems like a solid little table, especially for the price...
Putting the belt on was the hardest part of assembly
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I assume some run in time is needed; table, cartridge, and phone pre-amp. But it sounds pretty good. I have not compared yet, but thinking my digital is better, but this might be a little fun.
.Seems like a solid little table, especially for the price...
Putting the belt on was the hardest part of assembly
.I assume some run in time is needed; table, cartridge, and phone pre-amp. But it sounds pretty good. I have not compared yet, but thinking my digital is better, but this might be a little fun.
UltraFast69
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Since I decided to put U-Turns Orbit upstairs, I took advantage of Amazon and exchanged this for the Orbit Special.
The Special comes with a Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, tone arm cue, and a solid walnut plinth - it is a step up from the Orbit.
Unpacking and repacking under 10 minutes, the drop off at a UPS store is simple as scanning my phone for receipt, and done.
It’s sitting on the HRS platform with Stillpoint Minis sandwiched in between, I may try replacing with Ultra SS later this week.
The Kuzma Stabi R should be 2-2.5 weeks out from and man I can’t wait, but this does soften the blow.
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The Special comes with a Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, tone arm cue, and a solid walnut plinth - it is a step up from the Orbit.
Unpacking and repacking under 10 minutes, the drop off at a UPS store is simple as scanning my phone for receipt, and done.
It’s sitting on the HRS platform with Stillpoint Minis sandwiched in between, I may try replacing with Ultra SS later this week.
The Kuzma Stabi R should be 2-2.5 weeks out from and man I can’t wait, but this does soften the blow.
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UltraFast69
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Well it is up and spinning records. So far not bad. I got to get used to the care of records again... it has been like 25-30 years
Seems like a solid little table, especially for the price...
Putting the belt on was the hardest part of assembly
I assume some run in time is needed; table, cartridge, and phone pre-amp. But it sounds pretty good. I have not compared yet, but thinking my digital is better, but this might be a little fun.
Were in the same boat about record care, but closer to 32 years for me and I’m 50 next month.
I do like the solid wood better option better than the Orbit with a MDF, but still both are good tables for what they are. I’m glad you like it!
The belt is a tricky little pain in the butt at least for a newbie, but changing the belt between 33/45 makes it cool, the Kuzma will be by the push of a button.
I’m not using the built in Phono but would think it would be the same as all our other components, but maybe a shorter time for adjusting?
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Since I decided to put U-Turns Orbit upstairs, I took advantage of Amazon and exchanged this for the Orbit Special.
The Special comes with a Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, tone arm cue, and a solid walnut plinth - it is a step up from the Orbit.
Unpacking and repacking under 10 minutes, the drop off at a UPS store is simple as scanning my phone for receipt, and done.
It’s sitting on the HRS platform with Stillpoint Minis sandwiched in between, I may try replacing with Ultra SS later this week.
The Kuzma Stabi R should be 2-2.5 weeks out from and man I can’t wait, but this does soften the blow.
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Nice looking table, love the Walnut plinth.
Smart move while waiting for the Kuzma.
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Belts are tricky, need to be replaced every now and then etc. To address that problem you might see some new ideas in my system soon as well.
To use the in-built phono pre, while having a Boulder sitting in the rack, would be kind of odd, wouldn’t it? [emoji3]
Btw, 50 is a cool number.
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Kingrex
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I’m not using the built in Phono but would think it would be the same as all our other components, but maybe a shorter time for adjusting?
What?????
Once the Kuzma is here, I want to know how it sounds with the Ortofon Red. Is it the Cartridge or the table that really makes the grade. You should also try the built in phono, but I know that is a big impact as I use to use the Rega Fono. When I went to the Allnic it as quite a change.
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What?????
Once the Kuzma is here, I want to know how it sounds with the Ortofon Red. Is it the Cartridge or the table that really makes the grade. You should also try the built in phono, but I know that is a big impact as I use to use the Rega Fono. When I went to the Allnic it as quite a change.
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