Even thought the title is a little misleading! Thats how I trick people! Thank you for all your support!

I can't really explain my addiction, but I think it was from the joy I got from records at a very young age! It just sticks with you, plus, us guys are all hunter mentality! Going to a record store satisfies that primal urge! Thanks for watching!!!

Austin Texas is way too hip to find anything halfway cool at a thrift store!!! The hipster pickers have already ravaged the place to line their pockets with cash! Shame! Thanks for your insightful comments!

Glad you're in the game! When you start upgrading you will be delighted with how good vinyl can sound! Thanks and good.luck!

Yep! Glad I could be of service!

Technics SL 1200M7L Turntable is $1,399.00CAD

No problem! My pleasure!

I have the ortofon blue. Also have the Fosi X4 box phono preamp which has bass and treble controls. I boost the bass a bit. Sounds pretty good for vinyl.

I agree with all of your observations! I just don't have any experience yet with Goldring, so I didn't give them a nod! Thanks for the suggestion and the support of USofA!

I love YOU for being a part of this community!

Inspirational!!! Thanks so much for you description of your killer system! And thank you for your service! I'm happy that you are part of our community!

You're very welcome, and thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!@@UnitedStatesofAnalog

$959.95CAD for your Nagaoka MP-300

Thanks!!!! I have the Studiodeck and Mastertracker cart as you probably heard!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog How are you liking the Mastertracker??!!!! FYI Mofi is running a sale on there Ultra Low Noise Feet for $75.00! I just ordered a set.

I thought so too!

Yikes!

I'd rather be Dr. Bob RtFM! Thanks again, my Chi-Town Amigo!

Sorry that happened to you! 😀Thanks for watching!

Thanks for that information!!!

Tidal rocks... but the cracking I hear when I open up a new Tone Poet gatefold jacket! It's like crack for my ears!

I hope so! Just try to enjoy the table you've got. Those seem like small inconveniences. In my reference room I too have an audiophile belt drive with a belt I have to move for 45 rpm. Use gloves! You'll thank me later!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I actually wondered whether the Technics had supplanted the MoFi in your reference system. Sounds like inconvenience still wins out! Love love love what you’re doing with this channel and truly appreciated the Daniel Johnston tribute. Ordered two hats - one for me, one for my son!

@@dannyfannyfoodle true that

be VERY careful changing cartridges. those 4 tiny wires are very fragile and IF the t'table design doesn't include an easilly replaceable SME / technics H'shell design ( $30. ). your expensive t'table with fixed H'shell can become instantly worth about 2 cents. I know because....

@@rickc661 You’re exactly right. I am extremely careful, but this is precisely why I am actively looking at selling it and buying a Technics SL1200 GR. It’s “audiophile” enough and provides the flexibility of swapping out cartridges with no hassle and virtually no risk of damage. My current turntable has a Clearaudio Satisfy Black tonearm and the leads are attached all the way through the tonearm and out through the back terminating in RCAs, so one false move and I’m totally hosed.

Probably when we run out of money or when we run out of 🦕 Dino 🦖 juice! Thanks and good luck on your journey!

Agree on that! They are sweet sounding for what you pay!

I'm good!

Very well said! I don't hate your approach to audio! Happy listening, my friend!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I appreciate yours as well, it reminded me of the way it was. My dad taught me how to set up a turntable, and how to record tapes, music listening then was more 0f an art, like tuning your own car was. Ironically, I spend money making my digital music sound more analog…. The vinyl community is already there. 😀 you gained a new sub.

I hear what you're saying...vinyl is def.a labor of love. I just turned 58 so we're in the same boat, agewise. I do still enjoy both vinyl and digitaal, just depends on what I'm feeling at the time. I stream using Spotify, Tidal or my new favorite, Qobuz. Sounds damn good too. Pioneer SX-1080 receiver and Wiim Pro Plus streamer.

@@tima.478 I did the hybrid model for a few years myself. It came down to the wife really wanting me to downsize, not only the record collection, the cd collection and the amount of equipment I had. I converted it all to FLAC, put it on a NAS, set up a Plex server. Because of Plex, I only have Tidal but very happy with it. Plex also allowed me to place all my movies on the NAS too, now that all that work is done, I spend more time enjoying it..... Focusing my efforts into my growing headphone collection now. 😁

Love hearing these stories! Thank you for your service!

I think hi-fi was the reason a lot of guys got into the military after Vietnam ended! Thanks!

@@cuttinchopsThanks! I appreciate that.

Hey... you won't get booed off here! It's a big tent with enough room for everyone!

Maybe a license should be required!

So much to get too. I shot stuff about protractors... but my vid was getting long. Episode 2B on the way! Thanks! Sorry I let you down!😅

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Fair enough, Bob. Lofgren vs. Stevenson alignment is its own rabbit hole.

wtf is yobs?

@@TrueAudio a YOBO it’s an Aussie although would have hailed from merry old land of the poms ha ha ha a slang word for rude or young offensive person I usually call them plonkers some may call them a w-anchor or in the states a douche bag maybe. Anyway all cool. Stay safe.

@@TrueAudio a YOBO it's an Aussie although would have hailed from merry old land of the poms ha ha ha a slang word for rude or young offensive person I usually call them plonkers some may call them a w-anchor or in the states a douche bag maybe. Anyway all cool. Stay safe.

@@josefbuckland

One of my favorite "concept" albums of all time. You probably won't find that album! Good albums like that will find YOU! Good luck!

@UnitedStatesofAnalog I'm just happy that I own the basic issue of Dr. Sardonicus. I remember buying the lp when it first came out. It was different from most everything else and has proven itself timeless.

So true. No matter the source or the plant... I feel like it's always a crap shoot! I've bought $150 uhqr's that were hot trash! Thanks!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalogI have every UHQR that chad has put out and they are all perfect and sound miles better than the originals… ya know acoustic sounds has a return policy to call it “hot garbage” is just a flat out lie.

Watch my review of the Fluance RT81+ Elite. I think it's a good budget table but I'm not sure if you can get them in Germany. I have think Pro-Ject has some budget options too. By the ay, my tongue was firmly planted in my check when I said "don't get into vinyl!" I think it's great!!!!

Hi Bob, thanks for answering. Unfortunately Fluance is not available in Germany. We are in the US this year, but I doubt that the turntable will survive a flight in my checked in luggage... I'll take a closer look into Pro-Ject turntables. Thanks for the advice. Have you ever tested the "Sony PS-LX310BT Bluetoot"? A friend of mine recommended it, but I don't like the fact, that you can not adjust the pressure of the needle. I also understood, that you love vinyl. I just wanted to let you know, why I want to get into it too. Have a nice weekend and thanks again. Manuel

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Crazy and expensive!!! I need to look that gear up! I've been interested in in Jico! Thanks for the support of my channel!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I got the 205c mk3 in japan auctions around 100$ the stylus from jico was 390$ .. more than I could afford, but never regret :D It is still an impressive cart even by today standards :) cheers looking forward for more content,

Great techniques! I have used cds and laserdisc! They are still good for some things, I suppose!

You have to turn the turntable on to know how much anti-skate you need.

@@markcarrington8565The stylus has to move in the groove. The idea of an antiskate is balance of left and right force. The tonearm must stand still and not drift by itself.

@@artyfhartie2269 the inward force on the arm is only present when the turntable is spinning.

@@markcarrington8565 So you think the stylus should stay in one spot? Go ahead. Good luck with that. Think before you comment. How can you make a stylus stop moving left and right while it's moving towards the center in the grooves?

Heard! Thanks for being here!

I will assume that is a compliment! But he is MUCH more knowledgeable! Thanks... I think?

Only flipped thru it. It's got a ton of data and info inside. I'll need to consume it in small bites!

Thanks for the sub. It comes with that base AT3600L I believe. Thanks for showing up!

Anal og lol

Heresy III's

It is the 2024 Rhino SYYOR reissue! Sounds like hot trash!

I get it! No judgement. Absolutely do what is right for you! Thanks!

Save up for the blue... you won't regret it!

Okay! That's a flex! Both rooms can have lots of echo, so...

try a little extra wax your next vinyl cleaning

Someday!

that's all old shit man

@@TrueAudio it doesn’t mattee the sound matrers rest is bullshit!

How is it an illness to have extra copies of something you like and paid for?? The more I play a record, the more It can degrade,just like a tape. Yeah,please do run because we need more analog enthusiasts who actually have critical thinking skills.

I have multiple copies of several albums... I don't know why! The White Album and Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak are my weakness! Thanks. Please return!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Exactly. I was responding to the nosy, impudent, clown in the comments who specifically said something about it, making it clear just because he does not comprehend, he does not matter.

@@michaels8607 Relax dude I'm trying to have a bit of fun. But in saying that, imagine having 5 copies of every album in your collection just in case you wear one out so you've got a backup copy, youd need 16 houses and have to live to you're 357. ☺️ I've got albums from the 50s that haven't worn out yet they'll outlive me!!! The other 4 copies would outlive my grandchildrens grandchildren, it's a bit of overkill don't you think? Just exercising my critical thinking skills that I don't have. 😉

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 First of all, you never will tell me nor make me do anything, and I say that unemotionally, Secondly, the only person you can give directives successfully is to yourself and that's a personal conversation. Third ,just because you might want to think you squeezed out a critical thought does not manifest it into reality. Now I am having even more fun, possibly at your expense. You might even respond again, so I can see what a real clown looks like. Let's examine why. First, I own my records, you bought none of them, so it's not even your business. If you bought 3 sets of snow tires and where you live has snow once every 5 years, that is your right. In the IT world , the prudent practice redundancy constantly, and only the uneducated or novices, make comments to the contrary. My main camera has 2 card slots not because one fails, yet because it offers me the option of a backup. In this instance I had already explained myself, since I might spin doubles, have backups of those doubles, and maybe a few I do not play during sets. Here you come with infantile statements about needing 16 houses, living till one is 357 years old, and somehow grandchildren also became part of your BS.. Let's go there, for the untrained monkey brain. For one, I do live in one house and I have well over 20-40,000 records, not including the CDs. My records are fine, not your business, and if I want to leave them for anyone, then I will. Who asked you specifically to share your thoughts about something has nothing to do with you? I do not come running and giving my opinions when you're on sites commenting on the pretty panties you collect or whatever. For example, I do not own horses, and if you had 30 of the same breed and similar color, then that's not my business/concern. Actually, that would fascinate me, because I'm a SANE person who enjoys the story of collection, as long as it harms no one. I found it interesting that BizMarkie collected Barbies. I find it interesting for someone who collects all the Akai samplers, who collects 10 copies of each Windows OS, of each ThinkPad,etc,etc. See, to you it's overkill and to the next person who makes use or collects for their personal reason, it has a purpose. It's such a toddler/ feminine trait in a man to be a nosy nag, use logical fallacies, and to think one can impose their will on someone they do not know. Let me go slow for you though. I do not care about you nor your uneducated opinions about my records. I do not take directives from you, and you will not make me do anything with my money/time/resources. Even If I was not relaxed, you will not make me relax and i am not your dude. No thank you, and if you need a dude. it's not me .I wrote what I wrote and you are the one still here trying to defend your position. That was my essay and the reality of being a DJ/crate digger/studio guy/ collector/ sound designer and someone who stays in his lane, on and offline...I think I will contact that person with some records and go practice some OVERKILL according to the holy @crazyprayingmantis5596...hehehehe..Imagine that..NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I was worried that there was a coup

Depends on how you look at it. These details have scared many vinyl adopters away! Thats the point!

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog It's still clickbait!! The title of the video should be "Turntables lessons for beginners" I noticed that many You Tubers try to fool people into watching by using misleading titles. How much money do you make per viewing?

@@dennisschnobrich9288cheap audio man is the worst at this and his knowledge and “reviewing” which he has no idea how to do it, is HOT GARBAGE