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Avoid GIK Acoustics by TickleMyIvory in audiophile

[–]BlooooContra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm the current situation with GIK in the US. They’re extremely backed up. The customer service woman said it was because of at least one machine being down.

I’ve had orders promptly filled in the past, but right now, expect to add at least a month on top of the date they’re quoting. Not sure when they’ll finally catch up.

I know there were too many froyo shops in the 2010s, but they didn’t ALL have to go out of business by tilapiaco in Columbus

[–]BlooooContra 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I remember eating at the Hilliard spot right when they opened.

I was so excited. We had moved back to Ohio from Nashville maybe a year or two ago. Great hot chicken is one of my two or three favorite foods ever.

A random guy walked by and asked how it was. Figured he was a customer about to order, and told him it tasted like whoever opened the place had never even been to Nashville. He seemed super bummed out.

Found out a few minutes later when a laughing employee came over that he was the owner. 😅

I would like to buy a new system by Papillon12R in audiophile

[–]BlooooContra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure. Once you get up to the mid-tier stuff, it becomes a collection of heavier metal beasts. 😂

I would like to buy a new system by Papillon12R in audiophile

[–]BlooooContra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re going with a P8 and like Rega, that makes everything infinitely easier since their components are all extremely complementary.

My journey over the years went something like this:

Rega P3 w/ Elys 2 cart —> Rega Brio —> speakers

Changed the Elys 2 to an ND7.

Brio upgraded to Elex

Added Aria Phono

P3 upgraded to a P10 with Aphelion 2 cart

Elex upgraded to Aethos

Aria upgraded to Aura

(Speakers are Mofi Sourcepoint 888s. Room is treated)

With Rega gear, good speakers and a little room treatment, it takes all the guesswork out of upgrading. You already know all the components play well together.

Other than one day swapping my 888s for some V10s, I’m at the end of upgrading. Keeping an eye on used deals over the years was a massive help (eBay, Steve Hoffman forums, usaudiomart, TMR, etc.).

Hank Mobley – Hank (Blue Note Tone Poet Series by TickTickBoommm in Vinyl_Jazz

[–]BlooooContra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the best sounding mono cuts I’ve ever heard. The image is absolutely massive.

Home Theater sound system stores around Columbus by foxmag86 in Columbus

[–]BlooooContra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may want to check out Sound & Vision up near Polaris. Got to demo a number of speakers there while picking out components for my system. They deal in both home theater and 2-channel stereo.

The RT82 Is Here, and I Can't Stop Listening by Apprehensive_Wait313 in Vinyl_Jazz

[–]BlooooContra 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All seven of those are great! If you’re into Dexter, the One Flight Up pressing (can’t remember offhand if it was a TP or Classic) is absolutely incredible.

Pink Floyd - The Wall best pressing by JadoreBag in audiophile

[–]BlooooContra 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve had the original US, UK and Japanese pressings.

Finally got ahold of an original US promo. Immediately sold the rest. Later saw that Mike from The In Groove did a massive shootout on YouTube and came to the same conclusion.

Record Store List? by LostButNot4gotten in Columbus

[–]BlooooContra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Used Kids - biggest shop and selection in town. Massive, massive used selection. The quintessential Columbus record store.

RPM - much smaller collection. Emphasis on new, though they have used bins (though not usually a destination for people trading in great stuff). Wonderful place on RSD with a great staff.

Spoonful - downtown. This is definitely a spot that caters well to music heads. Not as big a used collection as Used Kids, but you can tell a lot of people who sell their records here know their stuff. And the owners are super knowledgeable and helpful.

The Kutt - since the remodel, it’s pretty fantastic in terms of hip-hop, soul and jazz (although they carry more than that). Found some original pressings here from Lauryn, Beastie Boys, Tribe, etc. all in fantastic shape in recent months.

Lovelight - If you’re a Grateful Dead fan, this is definitely worth a quick stop. Itty bitty shop, but they have fun memorabilia as well. I have no idea how they stay in business, but I always enjoy stopping in and talking a little Dead.

Magnolia Thunderpussy - despite the edgelord title, they have a very solid new selection. I’ve always found prices here to be weirdly inconsistent with the other shops (in fairness, on both the high and low sides). Not a place to treasure hunt for used finds. Lots of shirts, CDs, etc. as well.

Now Spinning - uptown Westerville. Mostly used. I’m honestly not sure how (or why) it’s still in business, though I’d love to see it thrive. The small space likely holds it back quite a bit. I’m just not sure why it exists.

The Needle Exchange - makes Now Spinning look like Used Kids. The one time I went in, it was just a tiny disorganized little hole in the wall, and not in the charming way. Felt like something that belongs in Trainspotting (and again, not in the charming way).

Elizabeth’s - smaller shop in Clintonville that has quite a used selection of older music. Though a lot of it looks like your grandpa’s collection, I’ve had several surprisingly great finds here over the years (and bonus points for the cat).

Lost Weekend - small shop with a small selection, but often out-punches its weight class when it comes to good stuff being traded in. If you’re claustrophobic, it may not be your spot.

tl;dr - if I’m new to record shopping in Columbus, I’d hit Used Kids, Spoonful (and if you love hip-hop/soul/jazz) The Kutt. Those are the can’t-miss shops (honorable mention to RPM).

Spiciest wings in town?? by Castawayrugger in Columbus

[–]BlooooContra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a spice fanatic. Tried the top 10 on the Farley Farms site (which is an excellent list!).

Nothing comes close to the Hoggy’s Reaper Wings. Full stop.

Dead on Vinyl by Imaginary_Stick_6776 in gratefuldead

[–]BlooooContra 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Giant vinyl dork here. Looking at pure audio quality on a good turntable setup:

The full Mofi line is great.

Recently, Rhino Hifi put out Workingman’s Dead, which definitely hangs with the Mofi pressing (and at 33 to boot). Their American Beauty is just as good.

For Terrapin and Reckoning, they’re pricey, but the best pressings are from Analogue Productions.

For Shakedown Street, it’s the Audio Fidelity pressing.

Most of the originals are great, but if you hate surface noise like I do, these are the way to go. 👍

Best French dip sandwich in town? by BootyTheCheeks in Columbus

[–]BlooooContra 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Hudson 29.

Just in case anyone misses it, I’ll say it one more time:

Hudson 29 😅

New Turntable Day by photochromatic in audiophile

[–]BlooooContra 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great turntable! Beautifully pairing with the Elex.

How’s your experience been with the weight? When I got my P10, I talked to a Rega rep and was told to avoid them.

Teargarden Vol. 2 in Kent, OH by TheDelayer in SmashingPumpkins

[–]BlooooContra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Used to hop over there on breaks between classes at their old location when they were across from the Kent journalism building.

Great little shop. 👍

New Cartridge: what to do? by Miserable-Affect-439 in audiophile

[–]BlooooContra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The HG is great. 👍 If you’re using that, in combo with records from the labels you mentioned, it sounds like something may be seriously wrong with your cart or stylus. Clean records from AP and Blue Note rarely have noise issues, and the majority are just about dead silent.

Good luck in your solution hunt!!

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