Sgt. Pepper Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) New Zappa vinyl day. 180 gram vinyl LP's. Dead quiet. I recently also got Zoot Allures, Apostrophe, Over-nite Sensation, Joe's Garage all III Acts, and We're Only In It For The Money. They sound better than my originals and the cd's I've had of them. Uncle Meat is on the way. I need to start buying all the 2009 re-mastered Beatles on vinyl. I have The White Album from 2009, and the 50th Ann, as well as Pepper and Abbey 50th on vinyl and all my old stuff, some is beat to hell cause I got them when I was 11 or so. Come on Let It Be. Stoked about the documentary. Haven't seen that movie since about '79. Edited March 7, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labomba Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Don’t forget Sheik YerBouti. Joe garage and apostrophe’. Great records 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 👌🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) Shiek I will get in a week or two. Then One Size, Freak Out, Roxy, Chunga's, Orchestral Favorites 40th, FZ in NY 40th, Burnt Weeny, Weasels. Might do Lumpy Gravy. Never really dug that. Weasels and Burnt have moments I can't take. Saw him live in '84 three times. Edited March 8, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I am green with envy. I have 40+ FZ albums on vinyl from back in the day and maybe 10 on CD. I can only imagine the improved quality of the reissues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 The reissue Zappa albums are all great. I've been buying them as they've been released for the past several years starting with the 200 gram Hot Rats. Not a dud in the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) As the CD age came about I stupidly gave my freinds all my Zappa LP's as I got them on CD. What the hell do I need these hiss filled things for when CD's are quiet as hell. As you can guess I a kicking myself in the @ss at this moment. Listened to Ruben when it came now its Absolutely Free time. Edited March 8, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Unlike SOME PEOPLE, I kept the original albums, bought the CDs and have the remastered vinyl albums. The remastered albums are an improvement over the ones you gave away. Assuming the ZFT doesn't go bankrupt we should be able to amass the entire catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) Not to derail, but what are you all using for turntables. I had an old bang and olufsen, was great back in the day - but couldn't get needles for it anymore so sold it on craigs list a couple years back. All my vinal got ruined when my basement flooded... cool stuff from me, but even cooler stuff from my dad. Edited March 8, 2020 by billroy fineman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, SteveFord said: Unlike SOME PEOPLE, I kept the original albums, bought the CDs and have the remastered vinyl albums. The remastered albums are an improvement over the ones you gave away. Assuming the ZFT doesn't go bankrupt we should be able to amass the entire catalog. I will and I know you will. Still waiting for You Are What You Is (that was just after I got into him and it holds a place in my heart). I have Ship Arriving and Shut Up all three on killer Japanese pressings. Apostrophe is my absolute fav and could listen it every day followed by Joe's Garage, but that one takes some time as its 6 sides long. Are affair has been quite heated You Thought I was what you need Edited March 8, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, billroy fineman said: Not to derail, but what are you all using for turntables. I had an old bang and olufsen, was great back in the day - but couldn't get needles for it anymore so sold it on craigs list a couple years back. All my vinal got ruined when my basement flooded... cool stuff from me, but even cooler stuff from my dad. I know Steve has a killer set up. I think he posted a pic of it a long time ago. I got all my stuff in Japan when I was stationed there. I have a Denon DP-59-L Turntable, Denon POA 2400 Power Amp, Denon PRA 1200 Pre-amp and Polk Audio RTA 11T Tower speakers, and Polk Audio 5JR Monitor Speakers. Does the job. Even though I foolishly gave away about I'm guessing 150 records I still have over 800. Haven't counted in a while. I have maybe 500 cds. Havent counted them In a while either. My prize possession is a Japanese copy of The White Album on white vinyl and it has never been touched by a needle. I have 8 or 9 copies of The White Album. I got a problem with that one. The album cover looks damaged in the pic but it's not. Its absolutely pristine. I have the 4 photos out of it of the lads framed in my man cave. The poster is still inside. I got 3 other vinyl copies of it I let a needle touch. If you haven't heard the 50th Ann. stuff its killer. I like them better than the originals as well. Stuff in the mix you never heard is now audible. The first plays of each was a shock to the system. Edited March 8, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Every time I try to post a photo here it says it's too big and this is the ONLY site that does this. I have no idea why, it must be user error on my part. For a turntable, I have two Well Tempered, both with Ortofon 2M Black cartridges with Jolida JD9 phono preamps. Works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveFord said: Every time I try to post a photo here it says it's too big and this is the ONLY site that does this. I have no idea why, it must be user error on my part. For a turntable, I have two Well Tempered, both with Ortofon 2M Black cartridges with Jolida JD9 phono preamps. Works well. Put my stuff on imugr and I have no problem uploading from there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) Thank, I forgot who I was using it's been so long. Here all the old Well Tempered Turntables. One is the square motor, t' udder is the later Classic. Cool design as there are no bearings: the platter spindle is in Mobil 1 5/30W with some polypropylene nubs to keep it in check, the arm floats on a paddle partially submerged in silicone goop and is suspended by fishing line. Just a brilliant, stupidly simple, incredibly clever idea. And here's the downstairs system: Edited March 8, 2020 by SteveFord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Stereo porn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) I'd like to come and play some of my nice LPs on that lot! However as I'm in UK this will have to do; I've had it since the mid 1970s; almost daily use since then, should get the plinth replaced with something heavier and stone-ier Garrard 401 in SME plinth with SME 3012 mk2/3 arm which has been back to SME for upgrades. £120 Audio-Technica MM cartridge. Needs a service. Goes into a Quad 34 then a Quad 405-2 and upgraded Gales speakers with 2x8" drivers and tweeter. Sounds wonderful. Still lovin' my vinyl. I don't have much space but there is absolutely no distortion - as my neighbours 2 doors away told me Edited March 8, 2020 by jdgm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveFord Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I see the tape comes in it's own case - pretty fancy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveFord said: Thank, I forgot who I was using it's been so long. Here all the old Well Tempered Turntables. One is the square motor, t' udder is the later Classic. Cool design as there are no bearings: the platter spindle is in Mobil 1 5/30W with some polypropylene nubs to keep it in check, the arm floats on a paddle partially submerged in silicone goop and is suspended by fishing line. Just a brilliant, stupidly simple, incredibly clever idea. And here's the downstairs system: I need moment to clean the screen. Are those those thin membrane speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, rct said: Old F-in School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Planar Magnetic, sound comes from both directions. Here's part of the upstairs system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Very cool pics everyone, thanks for posting. Sgt - that white album is killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Here is my rig. Obviously the speaker has a mate its just not pictured. Guess which album and win a prize. I know Steve can. Edited March 9, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Sweet case. Needs stickers. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, rct said: Sweet case. Needs stickers. rct They are on the front and back you just can't see them in the pic. One is the classic Roger Dean Yes logo. Edited March 9, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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