Bought records for the first time since 1987

[ylee]

After reading about reputable sources of good vinyl pressings, I went to Acoustic Sounds and ordered the following LPs (180 gram):

Carlos Kleiber/Beethoven
Symphony No. 5

Carlos Kleiber/Beethoven
Symphony No. 7

Paul Simon
Graceland

John Mellencamp
Uh-Huh

The Allman Brothers Band
Eat a Peach

Prince and the Revolution
Purple Rain

An eclectic mix of music for sure. I have all these in digital format ranging from CD to 24 bit 192kHz. I bought the LPs to compare the sound to my digital files l play thru my Totaldac DAC. My turntable hasn't arrived yet, and these LPs will take a few days to arrive as well. I'll follow up with comparisons of digital vs analog versions of these albums.

[AudioGremlin]

Looking forward to hearing about your digital to analogue comparisons. Although I enjoy SACD's via an Ayre C-5xeMP I still mostly prefer the vinyl copy. I did similiar tests recently with vinyl from Analog Spark (a good service to the UK). Its a fun occupation.

[radio times]

A fair few years ago( 90's and early 2000's), I had a friend who had hundreds of old and mostly mono jazz, rock and roll and doo wop albums in the main and simply never changed to CD's. He wasn't missing out in the slightest.

[Formerly YB-2]

Don't forget that new LPs benefit from a thorough cleaning to remove any surface noise. Enjoy!!

[godwinaj]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

Don't forget that new LPs benefit from a thorough cleaning to remove any surface noise. Enjoy!!

2nd that! Everything new goes though the VPI cleaner and new Mofi sleeves.

[Antonmb]

That’s a great selection to get started with your new analog rig.

[Catcher10]

Excellent mix of records on order!

Be sure to pay high attention to setup of your TT/Cartridge to maximize the sonic output. Cartridge will need some settle in time for the cantilever, depending on your choice about 20-30 hours.

Have fun!

[ylee]

Originally Posted by Catcher10

Excellent mix of records on order!

Be sure to pay high attention to setup of your TT/Cartridge to maximize the sonic output. Cartridge will need some settle in time for the cantilever, depending on your choice about 20-30 hours.

Have fun!

Thanks. I figure it will take several days before the system gets dialed in.

Originally Posted by cma29

Yong - Since you are into vinyl now, check out the offerings from Analogue Productions.

I especially recommend some of their Reiner/ Chicago Symphony RCA Living Stereo releases. I have some in SACD and they are quite remarkable.

Will do.

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

If you like jazz -- this will transport you back to the 50's in a crowded, drink laden, smokey small bar (I don't have this one -- but have the Boxcar which is OOP & expensive). This will do just fine since it's AP, 45rpm, 200g.



Best Sir,

Bob

I'll check it out! Thanks!

Originally Posted by robd2

Enjoy ylee! Who is going to setup your new cartridge? Don't underestimate this step.

According to Fedex, the rig is arriving tomorrow. I'm going to take my time over the weekend to set it up.

[Formerly YB-2]

Originally Posted by ylee

According to Fedex, the rig is arriving tomorrow. I'm going to take my time over the weekend to set it up.

Taking your time is a very sage way to go on this. Hurrying can result in a sad outcome (broken cantilever, etc.). Not a difficult thing. Just sit down and work slowly. Good luck with all.

If you haven't purchased an RCM (record cleaning machine), this is about the most effective/least expensive way to start. Not a VPI 16.5 or better, but does a creditable job for the $$.
https://spincleanrecordwasher.com/

[ylee]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

Taking your time is a very sage way to go on this. Hurrying can result in a sad outcome (broken cantilever, etc.). Not a difficult thing. Just sit down and work slowly. Good luck with all.

If you haven't purchased an RCM (record cleaning machine), this is about the most effective/least expensive way to start. Not a VPI 16.5 or better, but does a creditable job for the $$.
https://spincleanrecordwasher.com/

Thanks. I came across this in Music Direct and ordered one a week ago. Cheap way to get started with vinyl cleaning. I'll start here and work my way up later.