Success at last, third time is a charm!

[BaggedLancer]

Got a call from my other uncle that he had a Technics table that he wasn't sure what was wrong with it. I went by a little while ago and grabbed it. Brought it home, took the platter off to find the elastic band belt was off and bundled up. Luckily it wasn't broken or stretched, put it back in place and I'm happy to report it works PERFECT.

I'm playing my Chicago album right now.....playing and tracking perfectly. Soooo happy to finally get something working until tax return time. It's ugly but it gets the job done for now. I'm using the tape monitor output as suggested by mhardy for playback for now.

It only took three different tables but finally I'm in the cool Polkies club.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/BaggedLancer/DSC00582.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/BaggedLancer/DSC00583.jpg

[BaggedLancer]

Now playing: Meatloaf

[nms]

Congrats!

I just updated my system page to include my dad's turntable (that I now have!)

I guess we're both cool polkies! Where's my cookie?? :D

[BaggedLancer]

No cookies....they are bad for you!

I just put in Van Halen Diver Down.....good stuff. Being able to play vinyl now literally just doubled my music library. LOTS of listening to do.

[avguytx]

Ahhhh....VH Diver Down. I remember when that LP came out. That was the first album we played the last day of my (our) 9th grade year before moving over to the High School. "Where Have All The Good Times Gone." Good memories....

[wingnut4772]

Congrats!

I just updated my system page to include my dad's turntable (that I now have!)

I guess we're both cool polkies! Where's my cookie?? :D
http://bestsmileys.com/eating1/6.gif

[nms]

http://bestsmileys.com/eating1/6.gif

Damn! Squashed by my own cookie! :)

[BaggedLancer]

Darla you can cancel sending me that VPI scout now for safekeeping....I'm not sitting outside anymore. :D

[MillerLiteScott]

My brother gave me one that is just like it but with out the adjustable speed. The belt was off of his also. I have been having fun with it, listening to GW records.

I am to lazy to take a picture.

Scott

[hearingimpared]

Nice grab Mark. Make sure you clean those records.

[BaggedLancer]

I'm wiping every one off before i play it. Joe, your stuff is in the mail tomorrow morning, i swear this time!

[hearingimpared]

I'll be sending you the brushes as soon as my legs stop shaking!:(

[BaggedLancer]

I'll be sending you the brushes as soon as my legs stop shaking!:(

Go the bathroom? :confused:

[beardog03]

CONGRATS !!

I know how hard you have worked to get a TT up and running...

Good on ya !

Enjoy !!

[BaggedLancer]

Led Zeppelin is good on vinyl!

[Face]

Don't let your dad near this one.

[nms]

Don't let your dad near this one.

hahaha! :D

[audiobliss]

Congrats, dude! It's about time!

Now you need a Zerodust!

:D

[BaggedLancer]

Found my first issue, everytime I grab an album off the TT....loaded with static electricity....anyway to make this stop?

[mhardy6647]

Found my first issue, everytime I grab an album off the TT....loaded with static electricity....anyway to make this stop?

Yeah, it'll stop in June!
Static electricity is terrible here in the wintertime. Far worse than what I grew up with in Baltimore.

You can ground yourself just prior to picking up the record. I usually tap my finger on the CDP or the amp. The downside is getting a bit static zap! High voltage, low current. Not my favorite experience.

Milty still makes and sells the Zerostat antistatic gun. These do work.
http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=10413

Otherwise, a point-of-use humidifier might help.

You should invest in a good record cleaning "system" if you're serious about licorice pizzas in the long run, I'd say.

The "Disc Doctor" products are pretty good and pretty reasonably priced. Disc Doctor clone brushes are available, too.
http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=11115
http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=15099

The clone brushes are branded "Mobile Fidelity".
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73897

FWIW, I use the Disc Doctor products for serious record cleaning (e.g., dump and thrift store finds).

For play-to-play cleaning, I either use an Audioquest carbon fiber brush or an ancient and venerable Discwasher.
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/72883

An RCM (record cleaning machine) is the best way to clean records, but they're fairly pricey.

[BaggedLancer]

Thanks Mr Hardy...

$100 for an anti-static gun seems a bit on the pricey side. I don't think at this point it is "if" I get serious in vinyl it's a matter of "when" i get serious into vinyl. I have a little notebook here with a list of all the stuff I need including the VPI 16.5 RCM, Brushes, sleeves, solutions, etc. How far I go is entirely dependant on tax returns. :D

I'm going to try and pick up some anti-static cleaning clothes today.

Does anyone know if there is an optimum humidity my room should be in when listening/storing vinyl?

[wingnut4772]

Found my first issue, everytime I grab an album off the TT....loaded with static electricity....anyway to make this stop?

I found that if you stick your finger in an electrical outlet as you are removing the LP it cancels the static electricity out.:p














not really










don't try it












:D:D:D

[BaggedLancer]

Should I unbend a paper clip first and push that in each side?






I've already done that Darla. Last year I had a wet sponge in my hand washing walls after tearing off wallpaper....I thought the circuit breaker was off, went over the wall outlet and boom, I was zapped!

[wingnut4772]

Should I unbend a paper clip first and push that in each side?






I've already done that Darla. Last year I had a wet sponge in my hand washing walls after tearing off wallpaper....I thought the circuit breaker was off, went over the wall outlet and boom, I was zapped!

Cool! So what's your super power?!

[BaggedLancer]

Same one Mel Gibson got in "What Women Want"


Not really, I wish.......women are complicated creatures. :(

[wingnut4772]

Same one Mel Gibson got in "What Women Want"


Not really, I wish.......women are complicated creatures. :(

Tell me about it!:p

[Joe08867]

Does the TT have a ground wire or a screw for grounding on it??

I get the same static if my TT isn't grounded.

[BaggedLancer]

yea it's grounded, already checked that.

[Joe08867]

Then it is definately a humidity thing. I take it you have forced air heat? Always dries the house out in the winter.

An IT guy I worked with told me if you rub your hands together before you touch the TT it may stop the shock and static.

[BaggedLancer]

I just turned the heat off. I'm going to leave it off for a few days, see if that helps.

[danger boy]

be sure to balance the tonearm correctly... most people have to much weight on their tonearms. most cartridges usually take around 1 to 3 grams of weight, not much. also set the anti skate to the same as your cartridge weight. you probable at the very least replace the needle. you can find one here.http://needledoctor.com

[ESAVINON]

That's a p mount tt. All you have to do is plug it in.

[capecodder]

See, I told you you could get a simple one to just listen and enjoy. Now you get to worry about the upgrade thing WHILE you have something to play with in the interim. Looks like a basic p-mount cartridge. Not as many options to move up the pecking order too much with those (although there are some good ones out there, Ortofon for instance). Probably don't want to put too much $ into that TT at this point but nothing wrong with it to enjoy the vinyl you have already collected.

Zerostats are common on the bay, don't need to spend $100 to pick one up and I recommend that you do. My lps frequently get static cling with my felt mat unless i zap the record. You know they are attracting all kinds of airborne particulates as well.

[BaggedLancer]

Yep, definately on my list of things to pick up. As far as putting $ into this table, not a single dollar will be invested in this table. Saving for something bigger and better.

[capecodder]

Saving for something bigger and better.

Hmm, has anyone else ever NOT either said, or done that? ;)

[MillerLiteScott]

My POS turntable does not have a ground lead or plug for one. It is very quite. No background noise at all. So I guess it grounds itself through the interconnects.

[BaggedLancer]

Meatlof: Bat out of Hell is one of my favorites so far for sure.

Led Zeppelin: Coda is coming in near the top as well

Couple others I'm really enjoying from The Police, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, and others.

[hearingimpared]

Thanks Mr Hardy...

$100 for an anti-static gun seems a bit on the pricey side. I don't think at this point it is "if" I get serious in vinyl it's a matter of "when" i get serious into vinyl. I have a little notebook here with a list of all the stuff I need including the VPI 16.5 RCM, Brushes, sleeves, solutions, etc. How far I go is entirely dependant on tax returns. :D

I'm going to try and pick up some anti-static cleaning clothes today.

Does anyone know if there is an optimum humidity my room should be in when listening/storing vinyl?

You can find those Zerostat guns for a hell of lot cheaper than $100. They work extremely well.

Go to TTVJ.com that is Todd The Vinyl Junkie give Todd a call. Tell him you just got into vinyl and need a Zerostat and Hunt EDA Mk VI anti-static brush. Tell him you are new to the vinyl world and he will work with your budget.

EDIT: if you can wait until after CES, call Steve Monte at Quest for Sound (http://www.questforsound.com) He will give you the best price on the Zerostat & Hunt brush. You should drop my name as well as Phil's.