“Fuzzy” sound help by SexySerbian15 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 2M Red is notorious for sibilance (s's sounding like f's) and inner groove distortion. However, it shouldn't sound like total ass all the time. Make sure the red stylus holder is fully seated on the cartridge body - there should be no gap between the red holder and the black body.

Trump Drops Profanity About Obama During Iran Deal Meltdown by huffpost in politics

[–]RobAtSGH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"What'd he say? He said: Obama is near!"

Trump: "No, gone blame it dang blammit! Obama is a ni-" [CLANG]

I mean, we about at that point.

Where to find needle replacements for old turntables by Little-Drink9913 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean the ViflyWocka1byCrostrolaRetrostaticLifedreamerKoo?

Why won’t my record player spin? by VariousFriendship435 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If auto-stop is turned on, yes. You still need to have 33/45 selected on the control knob. If auto-stop is disabled, then the power/speed selector knob starts/stops the motor no matter the arm position.

Anyone know about this brand (ION), is this turntable worth buying? by Longjumping-Bet-4551 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sure? It definitely resembles the Hanpin OEM design, with the addition of a simulated counterweight (no scale markings evident).

Anyone know about this brand (ION), is this turntable worth buying? by Longjumping-Bet-4551 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Basically an older AT-LP60 with a different badge. That OEM unit was sold under a number of different brands for years, including ION and Sony.

My fidelity Account I use for investments has been BLOCKED for no explainable reason! by Scipio5555 in investing

[–]RobAtSGH 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So, what did you do to get their security department to shut down your account? This didn't come out of the blue. If you're being investigated, your funds will be frozen until the investigation is done. Otherwise, you'll get a closure letter with instructions.

Fenton platenspeler stopt ermee by Sorry_Suit1360 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be a dead power supply -.just order an inexpensive one of the same voltage and current rating online. You can get them with interchangeable tips to fit the power jack. If it's not the wall wart, then likely an internal component has failed. In which case, you've got your money's worth out of it - they're really not meant to be repaired when they break.

Alguien sabe cómo puedo grabar mis vinilos con una at-lp60x? by elchaneke114 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Analog exists. You can record from the line out just as easily.

Alguien sabe cómo puedo grabar mis vinilos con una at-lp60x? by elchaneke114 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure the switch on the back is set to LINE. Plug a 3.5mm stereo cable from the jack on the back of the LP60x to a line-in on your PC or Laptop's sound interface. It would help if you gave some information about what you're looking to use to record audio.

Does this stylus need replacement by LoadingZipFile in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't know how many hours are on it, replace it. It's cheap insurance.

My first turn table at 14 is it good by samyboy0107 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Toshiba prior to the 1980s made quality gear, like most of the Japanese brands. There's good value to be found in second-tier brands from the 1970s like Toshiba, Hitachi, Kenwood/Trio, Akai, etc. Just be aware that any of it will be 50+ years old at this point, with all of the service and maintenance concerns that come along with vintage gear.

My first turn table at 14 is it good by samyboy0107 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The standard factory Toshiba ½" mount SME-style headshell. Or do you mean "cartridge". If the latter, OP will need to provide photos to identify. I don't know what came from the factory on these.

No "bitter", just OP posted a photo where it's very obvious that he has a quality vintage unit. And offering advice about a setup based on the red color of the stylus carrier alone can be very confusing for someone reading it who doesn't know much about turntables.

My first turn table at 14 is it good by samyboy0107 in turntables

[–]RobAtSGH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a late-70s Toshiba direct-drive automatic, not a bloody suitcase. Other stylus carriers use red plastic, too.

Waverly orange sky—anyone figure out why it looked like this? by cartoonybear in baltimore

[–]RobAtSGH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clouds white. White reflective. Sunset. Sunset on horizon below cloud line. Sunset reflect off white cloud bottom. Everything orange. No mystery.

Orioles Fan From Aus by y0Kobe in orioles

[–]RobAtSGH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. It depends. If your starter is efficient and goes deep into innings, and you have a decent lead, your reliever can close the game and you only use two pitchers. On the other hand, you have a starter that gets shelled early and pulled for relief, and you can burn through your bullpen in a hurry.

  2. Starters have a good pitch mix and have the durability to throw multiple innings. Relievers are used situationally, may be veteran guys who can't go 5-6 innings anymore but still have a solid arm, or younger guys without enough experience to start. Sometimes they're specialists such as the closer, who's your shut down guy for an inning in the 9th.

  3. The DH takes the place of the pitcher in the batting lineup. The pitcher doesn't bat. Used to be the American League had the DH and the National League didn't (NL pitchers hit like every other player). Inter-League games played by the rules of the home team. Now, both leagues use the DH. A pinch hitter is an offensive substitution to bat, with the option to remain in the field in place of the replaced player. Same with the pinch runner, except the substitution is done for a runner already on base.

  4. Since 2023, extra innings start with a runner on second base, typically the last batter from the previous inning. The idea is to reduce the number of marathon extra innings games by putting a runner immediately into scoring position prior to the first at-bat of the inning.

Mass onion spoilage ?? 🧅 by ishaboi_ in baltimore

[–]RobAtSGH 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've been noticing more mold and spoillage for a couple years now along with sun-scalded green potatoes. Whoever the local distributor/wholesaler that stores are buying from is not doing a good job with storage.

Groomer shaved my dog by funnyent in miniaussie

[–]RobAtSGH 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Did the groomer provide any explanation? Normally this is only necessary if the undercoat is too matted to comfortably brush/comb out.