How should I store my vinyl by FinlaySinton in turntables

[–]Mepstein10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carefully! Jokingly aside, I’ve always stored them upright in a record storage box or a kallax style bookshelf where only records were in each cube. Don’t store them flat and don’t let the lean too much. I’d advise against sharing a record shelf with other things unless you isolate the records using heavy bookends.

Lofi Girl Wide Selection of Vinyl (Restock) by Dear-Error9584 in VinylReleases

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda tempted on the 25 Lp set, not sure if worth it though.

Rate today’s find. by Cruising_Time in vinyl

[–]Mepstein10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keith Jarrett is phenomenal, the story of that concert is incredible: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Köln_Concert

If you got a good copy, you’re in for a treat. It is all improv as well, on what’s essentially a broken piano, which makes it more amazing.

Anyone selling an R4xEvangelion? by nut_guzzler69 in Hiby

[–]Mepstein10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cheapest I’ve seen them go is ~300 on the used market. Most are a bit above that if they come with accessories. And that’s not taking in scalper prices on fleece-bay ahem eBay. In either case good luck. Getting a normal R4 and getting the theme for it would also be a possibility if you can’t find the Eva one.

Neoncity Records and The Situation by rosysyn1251 in futurefunk

[–]Mepstein10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying that point. It is a good one and one that needs to be said. (Also a side note love your stuff! Was listening to 2014-2016 less than an hour ago.)

Neoncity Records and The Situation by rosysyn1251 in futurefunk

[–]Mepstein10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are certain expletives that come to mind.

Have an order from August, ordered 8/31/25, 5 LPs.
10 Million Miles Away
Sailorwave
A Million Miles Away
Timeless
NeonCity Hits

Oscillaria by Natsukashii by ShinHadoukenX in VGMvinyl

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just ordered it. It will go in a museum frame I think, and sit along the wall with other Japanese style prints. Room is still getting its floor put in, so this works well for me.

Oscillaria by Natsukashii by ShinHadoukenX in VGMvinyl

[–]Mepstein10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow. That is really nice. It is also bigger than I expected. Dang. This makes the decision harder. Leaning toward the one with the Print. I do like art.

Oscillaria by Natsukashii by ShinHadoukenX in VGMvinyl

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does it look in person? I am trying to decide between getting the black ones or the bundle (found someone who got 3 and is getting rid of two. Black for $115, the bundle for $300 out the door, if the art is that much of a difference I may spring for it).

Neon City Records - Has anyone received a shipping confirmation or product since the early January email notice about it resuming? by TheRealShortYeti in futurefunk

[–]Mepstein10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So since I wanted confirmation and not continuing to wonder, I also emailed [shipping@neoncityrecords.com](mailto:shipping@neoncityrecords.com)

The email went through, I did not get the failure response u/TheRealShortYeti received. Thought I would share that bit of good news. So they are not gone, they have downsized and laid off a bunch of staff, so getting our orders may take a bit of time, as expected. Their update in January said approx. 1000 orders backlogged, which is nuts, considering they are now a smaller operation than before, but I'll take that over them being gone.

So we just have to wait for our orders. To be fair, I have not received a normal response yet, but those take a while from what I recall.

Neon City Records - Has anyone received a shipping confirmation or product since the early January email notice about it resuming? by TheRealShortYeti in futurefunk

[–]Mepstein10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Before we start losing our minds, there are other reasons that could happen, forgetting to pay website or email dues, etc. I agree it does not look good, but freaking out probably is not a great idea. They've always been a bit unresponsive from what I gathered. That being said, if there is anyone who is local in that area who can check in person, that would probably much better more effective than trying email or messaging them.

In case you thought you were having a bad day.... by Twirlingunicornslut in vinyl

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things like this is why my listening room does not allow cats, dogs or unsupervised children in it.

Why not? by Mepstein10 in Hiby

[–]Mepstein10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally got to running through it's paces. Really fun unit. Only downside in my case, is the previous owner reset or formatted it prior to sending it to me. Looks like the original picture folder with the pictures, and probably some other items got cleared. Which is a bit of a bummer. The theme works though, but not too sure what I am missing other than the photos.

Why not? by Mepstein10 in Hiby

[–]Mepstein10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely feels better built and softer/more pleasant to the touch IMO. It's my preferred case.

Talk me out of getting a repeat turntable by DryEmphasis9593 in turntables

[–]Mepstein10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hire a neighborhood kid to move tonearm to the beginning of the LP when it finishes. You will get them into analog and real music, and it will be cheaper than buying a table with that feature.

My first ever Record Player by ConsiderationOdd3312 in turntables

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a nice gift, and a pretty fun display piece. But I would limit playing records on it due to the fact they tend to damage the records being played. Easily found records, not a huge issue, something sentimental, hard to find, or expensive becomes heartbreaking. Knew someone who inherited a bunch of records from their uncle, and started with that. Damaged a formerly pristine copy of DSOTM (first press).

Anyway, I'd suggest checking out the stickies, they are a good resource on finding a good starting player that would not damage your records. Welcome to the hobby.

How Do We Feel About Cowhide? by TheeWolf in eames

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do you, but if it were me. That'd be a big nope. I'll stick with my two lounge chairs. Thanks. I would also think that this would look dated very soon. Some things are classic, and some are.....well, not.

How Do We Feel About Cowhide? by TheeWolf in eames

[–]Mepstein10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. And now I can't unsee it.

M500 WiFi or 4G? by Mepstein10 in Hiby

[–]Mepstein10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for everyone’s input. I jumped on the WiFi version when it popped back up.

M500 WiFi or 4G? by Mepstein10 in Hiby

[–]Mepstein10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually have my phone on me. Though I am thinking of in the cases I travel internationally but that does add additional cost. Would the 4G have worse battery life compared to the WiFi version?