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Fongolio
Fongolio Posts: 3,516
edited November 2008 in The Clubhouse
Because so many of you have been so helpful to me I feel it's time to give back just a little. So, I've just finished reading a very amusing book about vinyl record collecting and enjoyed it so much I think I'll pass it on to someone here in the form of a Karma. The book is Vinyl Junkies (Adventures in Record Collecting) by Brett Milano. All you have to do is say "in" and tell why (or how) you are a vinyl junkie. Winner will be drawn from a hat by my son John from all qualifying entries on Wednesday November 4 2008 at around 6:00 pm pacific time. This is a good read and I'd suggest the winner pass it on to other vinyl junkies on the forum. Happy Halloween!!!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2008
    In. Thanks. Maybe I'll learn how to read now.:D
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2008
    But what makes you (or your brother) a "junkie"? I want to hear the stories or at least a little obsessive compulsiveness.
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    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited October 2008
    In, I remember spending lots of time, cleaning my Albums with the Discwasher device way back in the 70s, no dust in my grooves baby!!!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2008
    In.

    My name is Joe and I'm a vinyl junkie. :o

    I know this because I have five crates of LPs that have the VTA written on the side one and two of each LP. I also will not play a record without it going through a four step prep/clean process.

    Shall I continue?:eek::p
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,715
    edited October 2008
    Count me in for this Karma.

    I am (was) a certified vinyl junkie. I hoarded about 700 albums in just over 18 months. I am currently a recovering addict since I have assumed the role of being a responsible father to my 2 children, but I may fall off the wagon at some point in the future ;)

    Seriously, I'm sure it would be an amusing read. If I win, I will re-karma the book after reading.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,715
    edited October 2008
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    In.

    My name is Joe and I'm a vinyl junkie. :o

    I know this because I have five crates of LPs that have the VTA written on the side one and two of each LP. I also will not play a record without it going through a four step prep/clean process.

    Shall I continue?:eek::p

    I don't think anybody will ever doubt your level of addiction Joe!
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    Joe you are the poster child for vinyl junkies.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2008
    In please. I still have my first LP. I bought a brand new copy of The Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" soon after it was released in 1967. I've purchased a few more since then. :rolleyes: I guess that makes me a vinyl junkie.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2008
    In please.

    I'm a vinyl junkie because:

    I built my own shelving units for my albums; it's on wheel so it can follow me around my house.

    I've comandeered our steam cleaner to clean my albums.

    I bought a new vacuum cleaner so I could take apart our old one so I could use the motor with my record cleaning machine.

    I have a record cleaning machine.

    I can recite George Grand's address because I've sent so many checks to him to pay for vinyl. (anything new in the works there, buddy??)

    I'm accumulating parts so I can build an air bearing tangential Ladegaard style tonearm.

    I've got no drywall on a wall in my otherwise finished basement because I want my turtable shelf (which I also built, BTW) to stay bolted directly to the foundation of my house.

    The saddest thing, looking back at my list, is that I still can't hold a candle to Joe's vinyl affliction. The fact that that saddens me is also a problem in and of itself....
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2008
    I've read hearingimpaired's cleaning process before and strider has it bad. These are two truly world class vinyl junkies. Anyone else?
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,481
    edited November 2008
    Count this vinyl enthusiast in! I don’t have some of my first LP’s cause some rat ripped off with half of them when they were in storage at my mother’s house, but I have been on a quest to replace them.

    I don't consider myself a junkie, but I do have a steamer, RCM, use a Tergitol mix, built a side by side flipper style LP bin in Oak that sits in the living room next to my gear, have LP’s stacked against the walls in my office, have LP's in transit constantly, can't pass up a garage sale, ask everyone if they have any vinyl for sale, had a dual arm turntable setup, have a universal protractor for setup, an electronic stylus pressure gauge, dry brush before and after each play, dip my stylus in the Onzow after every side, transfer LP's to CD via PC, list my LP's in an Excel speadsheet by artist, replace inner paper sleeves with MOFI rice sleeves, place all my LP jackets in poly sleeves, store my LP's outside the jacket to prevent ring wear, change the bearing oil every six months, but I don’t perform live sacrifices before playing my LP’s like some of my brothers.:D

    And last I checked; I still hold a slim lead in the CP Album cover game with shack breathing on my neck. (I have a spreadsheet for that too).
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited November 2008
    In pretty please.

    Thanks,
    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2008
    In please,,, when my brother and I closed the doors of our record store in the early seventies,, we kept all the best LP's. Still got em,play em.and put some up for Karma. After I read this book,I'll pass it on.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2008
    In because vinyl sounds better.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,481
    edited November 2008
    Oh, I forgot to mention I am serious about my record clamp.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2008
    Nice Karma. Not in as I am not at that level yet.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited November 2008
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    I don't consider myself a junkie

    I think someone is in denial here...
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    In please:) I'll pass it on when I am done.
    Thanks for the Karma:)
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    I'm IN, please...!!!

    I too, will pass it on. Keep on Polkin'...

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2008
    Hell,, if this Karma is based on originality,, just send it on to Rich.;):D
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    I am an ex vinyl junkie of sorts. I was an avid collector of Orange bowie RCA first editions, Beatles Capitol Rainbow's, Door's Gold Electra first editions, Zappa blue green first edition's, James Brown Blue King Labels, etc...

    I also had to have the collectable's. Butcher 1st thru 3rd state, Sgt. Pepper's Mono, Hendrix Mono, Doors Mono, Early dylan with the 360 label, Blue Note Blue and white label, etc...

    Am I hitting anything? Am I bringing up flashes of the quest? Are we all strange animals? High Fidelity anyone? Goldmine anyone? Ebay, craigslist, penny saver, every record store in town, till they all shut down. Yard sales, Estate sales, Crates upon crates upon crates....

    No, I didn't have a problem. Just a rock solid Vinyl Habit!

    Ciao,

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2008
    Fatbrando wrote: »
    Am I hitting anything? FB

    Maybe a raw nerve or two.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited November 2008
    Last chance to get in on this Karma. My son will draw a name from eligible entries tonight at around 6:00pm Pacific time.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited November 2008
    In please.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited November 2008
    Hey thanks for the great stories and confessions. The winner as drawn by my son John from a hat of 14 entries is........strider!!!!! Congrats and after reading his story I think this is going to a man with a true jones. I will pm you for info on where to mail it strider. Thanks to all.

    Kelvin
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited November 2008
    Congrats Strider :)



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    I expect a 300 word book report on my desk by next Monday Mister....

    Congrats Strider,

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Congrats Strider.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2008
    Congrats, Strider,, do you need my addy,so you can send it on when you're done.;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited November 2008
    Awesome! I'm really looking forward to tearing into this one. Thanks Kelvin and John!

    Don't worry guys, I'll put it back up for karma when I'm done with it!
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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