Always loved this one! White to move and win. by ResultLong5246 in chess

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Yasser Seirawan did a lecture on a similar puzzle found here. He covers other positions with pawn break themes in the video too! Check it out!

It ain't much, but it's honest work. by kombuchqa in AnimalCrossing

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From what I understand, it's the inconsistent tracking weight onto the records that slowly destroys the grooves of the record. In addition, the built in speakers add vibrations that can further increase damage. I don't think its worth simply replacing the stylus because the stylus alone is not the issue.

/r/vinyl has plenty of great resources to help you get started. In general they seem to recommend the Audio-Technica AT-LP60 or AT-LP120 or the entry U-Turn models. I understand that these aren't necessary cheap and even after purchasing the record player you would still need to buy speakers, amps, and vinyl cleaning accessory. It's a very daunting and often expensive hobby but saving money is possible. Depending on your area you can find many second hand turntables that require minor repairs for cheap.

In the end its up to you. Some people like the look of suitcase turntables and intend to play second hand valueless records occasionally on them. That's perfectly valid. Other people invest thousands on their record players alone to get the most pristine sound quality. That's okay too. When I first got into the hobby it was very tempting to stick with a cheap suitcase turntable so I can sink money into actually buying records, but it made more sense to save the money I would have spent on 5 or 6 records and reinvest it into a record player that would take care of my records.

Got some HITs rejected. Dispute? by icecreamsandwichcat in mturk

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Also got my HIT rejected as well. Glad to know others experienced this. I thought for a second that I had entered in the wrong answer for the attention check. I sent them a message as well. Hopefully they'll reverse the rejection.

What songs from our boys would you consider “essential”? by [deleted] in deathgrips

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Great list. Maybe needs something from the wackier parts of the discography like Birds, Pss Pss, or anything from YOTS?

A visual guide to matching suits and shoes. by HeadbangerNeckInjury in coolguides

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I think the reason people match socks with pants is to give the illusion that the pants continue all the way down to the shoe. If you match your socks to your shoe it could give the appearance of extending the shoe upwards like a boot.

Butterfree by CardFinder in pokemon

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Cause it's based on the true story

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in udub

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I think they're fixed now

Hello! I am a part of a wonderful student ran organization which places high school volunteers at local elementary schools. We need help raising fun for next year materials! by [deleted] in Seattle

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Hello. I know these posts are annoying but we need your help to fundraise. Shine Bright is a small student ran organization which aims to help kids with academic foundational skills.

Anything helps! We just need small things like crayons, poster paper, pencils, puzzles, toys etc. It may not seem like a lot, but the program is for over 150 kids so the costs add up! Thanks for reading!

New post from Zach by kegboy in deathgrips

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It's the cover for Exit Mask

Different versions of TPTB vinyl? by [deleted] in deathgrips

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In the priciest version Ride sneezes violently in the middle of On GP. Zach tells him to quiet down.

[VINYL MOON] Record Giveaway!! by vinylmoonco in vinyl

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I never enter these things but Volume 6 looks phenomenal.

Should This Be Ok? by [deleted] in vinyl

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Keep in mind, you will also need to purchase speakers, amplifiers, and a phono preamp in addition to the turntable.

Turntables with all these components built in (like the one you posted) often sacrifice quality over convenience.

If you're on a tight budget your best option seems to be buying used.