| Vinyl Aficionados 18:26 - Apr 15 with 3425 views | Swailsey |
I have around 500 records, but I’m tired of them being stored upright in my IKEA unit with doors. I also don’t like the fact it’s hard to admire/flick through them.
I’m in talks with a lovely chap on Etsy who has offered to customise the below by adding a hinged lid to it (worried about sun damage). This feels like a great item and a way to flick through the records like I’m at a shop.
My question is, does this way of storing records damage them at all? I’ve only ever stored them on shelves with their spines facing out. Realise this is just the reverse of that, so it may be a silly question, but they’re about the only thing of value I own, so would like to make sure.
Thank you!
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1685841729/?ref=share_ios_native_control |  |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 22:59 - Apr 15 with 681 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 22:53 - Apr 15 by redrickstuhaart |
The amp is a beauty.
I would say though, that if your Mrs is imposing on things you love, there is a bigger issue to address...
Its going to be such a relief when I escape mine! |
To be fair, it depraved her of sleep from circa 1983 to 1997 |  |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:03 - Apr 15 with 669 views | Lord_Lucan |
Yeah, my one needs some attention that I can't do, just needs a music nerdy bod I reckon. Having said that, it's in its original box.
I was thinking about £2k but I wasn't sure what the turntable was worth.
I guess I might take £2k for the pair but although they haven't been plugged in for 25 years I like to glance at them now and again. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:05 - Apr 15 with 674 views | Swailsey |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 21:47 - Apr 15 by Lord_Lucan |
I'd be more concerned about the price.
£238 for that??
Think about getting a friendly chippy to knock something up to your specification..
BTW - Nice stash Bluebeat
Edit... I've just had a look at some other sh1t for sale, I don't suppose it's the worse price in the world. [Post edited 15 Apr 22:10]
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:06 - Apr 15 with 664 views | Lord_Lucan |
Oh wow. I didn't realise the turntable was worth quite that. Interesting that it looks the same amp as mine underneath.
I always loved the blue lights when everyone else was green! | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:08 - Apr 15 with 671 views | blueasfook |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:03 - Apr 15 by Lord_Lucan |
Yeah, my one needs some attention that I can't do, just needs a music nerdy bod I reckon. Having said that, it's in its original box.
I was thinking about £2k but I wasn't sure what the turntable was worth.
I guess I might take £2k for the pair but although they haven't been plugged in for 25 years I like to glance at them now and again. |
You got 5k worth of kit there lucan. You got speakers too? Probably a rare pair of Cambridge Audio tucked away in a dusty corner somewhere! |  |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:15 - Apr 15 with 649 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:08 - Apr 15 by blueasfook |
You got 5k worth of kit there lucan. You got speakers too? Probably a rare pair of Cambridge Audio tucked away in a dusty corner somewhere! |
Of course I have speakers!.....
....Although of course they aren't being used.
Well, I tell a lie - I have always loved the look of them so when Lady Lucan got fed up with the table and amp I persuaded her that the speakers look great with a pot plant on them - so they remain in my living room.
To me they were the best thing about the system but in truth I'm not sure they are worth much.
They are brand Realistic circa 1970's and they are about 70cm tall. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:24 - Apr 15 with 643 views | blueasfook |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:15 - Apr 15 by Lord_Lucan |
Of course I have speakers!.....
....Although of course they aren't being used.
Well, I tell a lie - I have always loved the look of them so when Lady Lucan got fed up with the table and amp I persuaded her that the speakers look great with a pot plant on them - so they remain in my living room.
To me they were the best thing about the system but in truth I'm not sure they are worth much.
They are brand Realistic circa 1970's and they are about 70cm tall. |
Realistic stuff was made for Radio Shack outlets. I had a Realistic CB in the 80s!
Interesting fact: was actually manufactured by Harmon Kardon. I have the HK speaker option in my car. Much improved on the factory BMW speaker option. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:25 - Apr 15 with 628 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:24 - Apr 15 by blueasfook |
Realistic stuff was made for Radio Shack outlets. I had a Realistic CB in the 80s!
Interesting fact: was actually manufactured by Harmon Kardon. I have the HK speaker option in my car. Much improved on the factory BMW speaker option. |
I thought they were something to do with Tandy. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:32 - Apr 15 with 627 views | BLUEBEAT |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 22:32 - Apr 15 by syntaxerror |
500 records, nice work.
Don’t wish to derail your thread, but what turntables are people using?
I have a Technics 1210 (90s vintage, so an original), and a Audio Technica Soundburger in my conservatory/ smoking room. |
I also have a pair of 1210s - MkII ones, which seem to be the most common. Mixer is Pioneer DJM600 - proper old skool AKA cheap. That amp is just a temporary Denon I got off facebook marketplace for £20 as I recently blew up my Cambridge Audio one 🙄.
You can tell I am not a hi-fi nerd (as prefer to spend £ on actual records) but I do spend a lot on carts - these are Japanese Taruyas.
Have also got a Vestax BDT2500 turntable linked into my PC in the study.
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:44 - Apr 15 with 600 views | Ryorry |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 22:38 - Apr 15 by syntaxerror |
He does run a record label |
I’m in my 70s, you expect me to keep up with everything?😂
I loved my Technics tuner, amp and turntable back in the day (1970s vintage, sadly no longer in my possession, tho I have a collection of about 100 vinyl LPs in the attic, plus about 100 singles in specialist cases. Not been played in probably 40+ years because no deck - should get one really. |  |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:57 - Apr 15 with 586 views | syntaxerror |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:32 - Apr 15 by BLUEBEAT |
I also have a pair of 1210s - MkII ones, which seem to be the most common. Mixer is Pioneer DJM600 - proper old skool AKA cheap. That amp is just a temporary Denon I got off facebook marketplace for £20 as I recently blew up my Cambridge Audio one 🙄.
You can tell I am not a hi-fi nerd (as prefer to spend £ on actual records) but I do spend a lot on carts - these are Japanese Taruyas.
Have also got a Vestax BDT2500 turntable linked into my PC in the study.
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 00:06 - Apr 16 with 572 views | syntaxerror |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 22:47 - Apr 15 by Swailsey |
Thank you. It’s 90% made up of early 2000’s emo, so perhaps reserve your congrats.. |
Nothing wrong with that.
US/Canadian rock can be hit or miss, but there were some great bands then.
From Grunge to New Metal, to Emo/Screamo - the noughties would have been a far less creative place without the likes of MCR, Alexisonfire, Deftones or Fall Out Boy.
Where is Callis these days 😁 | | | |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 00:57 - Apr 16 with 551 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:25 - Apr 15 by Lord_Lucan |
I thought they were something to do with Tandy. |
Radio Shack was the Tandy house brand. The parent company was TRS- formed out of a merger of the Tandy and Radio Shack companies in the 60s. In the UK Tandy was used as the name of the shop, and Radio Shack for their own label electronic goods. |  | | |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 05:51 - Apr 16 with 508 views | Swailsey |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 00:06 - Apr 16 by syntaxerror |
Nothing wrong with that.
US/Canadian rock can be hit or miss, but there were some great bands then.
From Grunge to New Metal, to Emo/Screamo - the noughties would have been a far less creative place without the likes of MCR, Alexisonfire, Deftones or Fall Out Boy.
Where is Callis these days 😁 |
Some big hitters there! Was listening to Deftones today actually! | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 15:25 - Apr 16 with 405 views | Whos_blue |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 22:32 - Apr 15 by syntaxerror |
500 records, nice work.
Don’t wish to derail your thread, but what turntables are people using?
I have a Technics 1210 (90s vintage, so an original), and a Audio Technica Soundburger in my conservatory/ smoking room. |
I'm a knees deep hifi geek and run a Linn LP12.
Been into hifi since the late 80s and have spent thousands over the years. I don't say that to boast. It's more about my love of hifi. When mates were spending money on nice cars, I'd ride around in a £100 banger for a year, then scrap it. My money went on records and hifi. Probably got 1200 to 1500 records. I have a cull once a year to raise a few funds but there isn't too much left I'd be happy to see go! |  |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 15:36 - Apr 16 with 396 views | Whos_blue |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:44 - Apr 15 by Ryorry |
I’m in my 70s, you expect me to keep up with everything?😂
I loved my Technics tuner, amp and turntable back in the day (1970s vintage, sadly no longer in my possession, tho I have a collection of about 100 vinyl LPs in the attic, plus about 100 singles in specialist cases. Not been played in probably 40+ years because no deck - should get one really. |
Project turntables pretty much rule the roost when it comes to entry level turntables.
Loads of options out there, but you could be up and running for around £500 all in.
Richer Sounds would always be my go to advice for people looking to start out. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 15:41 - Apr 16 with 392 views | Whos_blue |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 23:06 - Apr 15 by Lord_Lucan |
Oh wow. I didn't realise the turntable was worth quite that. Interesting that it looks the same amp as mine underneath.
I always loved the blue lights when everyone else was green! |
You can always sell "sold as seen". Not sure where you live, but there may be a hifi dealer who could give it the once over or at least point you in the direction of someone who specialises in vintage hifi.
If you did want to sell but get back into hifi in a simpler way, there are some great budget blue tooth turntables out there. Hook up to some modest active bookshelf speakers and voila! | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 16:05 - Apr 16 with 364 views | Ryorry |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 15:36 - Apr 16 by Whos_blue |
Project turntables pretty much rule the roost when it comes to entry level turntables.
Loads of options out there, but you could be up and running for around £500 all in.
Richer Sounds would always be my go to advice for people looking to start out. |
Cheers. Had a couple of good things from Richer Sounds, after my go-to retailer, Audio Projects in Headingley, sadly closed its doors.
Got a pair of second-hand massive floor-standing Linn speakers, over 1m in height from the latter for £500 in the late 70s, which I still have, think they must be worth a small fortune now - they're incredible, enough power for a warehouse never mind my small living room! Mostly use for DAB radio & CD collection now via a Myryad integrated box. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 16:06 - Apr 16 with 364 views | Dubtractor |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 15:36 - Apr 16 by Whos_blue |
Project turntables pretty much rule the roost when it comes to entry level turntables.
Loads of options out there, but you could be up and running for around £500 all in.
Richer Sounds would always be my go to advice for people looking to start out. |
For an amp I'd definitely have a look on Ebay as you can get some decent second hand amps at a low price. |  |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 16:13 - Apr 16 with 352 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 15:41 - Apr 16 by Whos_blue |
You can always sell "sold as seen". Not sure where you live, but there may be a hifi dealer who could give it the once over or at least point you in the direction of someone who specialises in vintage hifi.
If you did want to sell but get back into hifi in a simpler way, there are some great budget blue tooth turntables out there. Hook up to some modest active bookshelf speakers and voila! |
I wouldn't sell it sold as seen, knowing there are a few issues as I kind of treat people as I would like to be treated. I think it's a karma thing.
There was a place down St Johns Rd who specialised in this sort of thing, not sure if they are still there but I'll het the hippy at work to look at it first.
To be honest, I don't really want to sell them. I would rather leave to the grandkids so they can say "Look at that pile of sh1te Grandude left us, what the hell are we going to do with that. | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 16:35 - Apr 16 with 340 views | Swailsey |
| Vinyl Aficionados on 16:13 - Apr 16 by Lord_Lucan |
I wouldn't sell it sold as seen, knowing there are a few issues as I kind of treat people as I would like to be treated. I think it's a karma thing.
There was a place down St Johns Rd who specialised in this sort of thing, not sure if they are still there but I'll het the hippy at work to look at it first.
To be honest, I don't really want to sell them. I would rather leave to the grandkids so they can say "Look at that pile of sh1te Grandude left us, what the hell are we going to do with that. |
Can I volunteer to be one of those grandkids? | |
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| Vinyl Aficionados on 16:37 - Apr 16 with 338 views | Dubtractor |
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So just the storage box idea then... 