bigbanger said:Here's what I do: I lay the yardstick across my machine's tool tray, then I hold one end of the string in my left hand and align that end with the left side of the yardstick. I then slide my right hand along the string until the string is parallel to the stick and my right hand is at the right end of the yardstick. So now my hands are exactly 3' apart. I then pass the string from my right hand to my left hand (so my left hand is holding the string exactly where my right hand did) and repeat the process. Using this technique, it only takes a couple of seconds to measure off the string I need. I then cut the string where my right hand ends up. Obviously, when the remaining string I need is less than 3', I'll position my right hand only as far down the yardstick as necessary. This is a lot easier than this description probably sounds
If I didn't know better, I'd think you were an engineer who still buys vinyl discs, cuz they have better depth of sound stage than CD's. (sorry folks, inside joke).
Not so much anymore IMO. However, even so, can you get vinyl that is in decent shape? Snap crackle pop?bigbanger said:It still does
Mike Cottrill said:
bigbanger said:There's tons of *new* vinyl out there if you can't find decent used vinyl (there's loads of the latter around too). Check out places like musicdirect.com, acousticsounds.com, audiophileusa.com, redtrumpet.com, etc. Your wallet will run dry before the vinyl supply does
Yes, but not much of the last 15 or more years. Was into lots of recording. Digital has come a long ways, but there will always be those who prefer the warm analog/tube sound. Back in the 80’s, local studios were using digital VCR’s for mastering digital. You could tell a big difference. Shrill and no depth. Same thing you would here on the CD players. What do you expect for 8 or 16 bit though? I pulled out my Tascam multi track reel to reel out about a year ago. Have the new belt, but need a new pinch roller. You know, that rubber does not last forever. Nor does the tape. Turns to gum, or the flakes/sheds with white stuff. If you ever get the chance to hear an original master recording, and compare it to your vinyl or CD, you will still notice a big difference with both. Love good music. I even have a multi-track DBX, nicked named the bass pumper. My current stereo system is so old, you would laugh. You into recoding? Also, I'm wondering how many of your records are from re-mastered digital?bigbanger said:You bet! Mike, I'm getting the feeling that you're something of an audiophile too, although your last statement about the sound of CDs is making me wonder
Two Fister said:All this talk about audiophile sound...hmmm makes me think about that thunderous boom heard when I hit my overhead on you, BigBanger, using my PureDrive strung with Big Banger ALU Power. Don't care it is is digital or analog, now that's a sweet sound. If you don't remember it, I'll refresh your memory next Thursday!!!
Two Fister said:All this talk about audiophile sound...hmmm makes me think about that thunderous boom heard when I hit my overhead on you, BigBanger, using my PureDrive strung with Big Banger ALU Power. Don't care it is is digital or analog, now that's a sweet sound. If you don't remember it, I'll refresh your memory next Thursday!!!
Bring it TwoFister!
