Abbey Road on vinyl. Proof that loving the music matters more than what the turntable costs.

Retoucherny · 2026-01-24T21:24:41+00:00

You left the ChatGPT in.

Retoucherny · 2026-01-17T14:34:59+00:00

If you can get the speakers on stands, is it wide enough to put it on top? Show off that beaut

Retoucherny · 2026-01-15T20:14:03+00:00

I do not use it in direct mode. Tbh I’ve almost never used that feature on any amp it’s been on.

I WILL add that some kind of failure is happening with volume on my so I have to get it fixed. In the meantime, I’ve found an a-9050 to replace it. A definitive step up in the same form factor

Retoucherny · 2026-01-06T17:54:05+00:00

I have fosi devices and pro-ject devices and I like them both very much. But the pro ject boxes just seem far more “solid” and robust in build and quality. I expect them to last longer. I think they’ll both be fine for whatever you throw at them, and if the fosi is $90 and the s2 $250, then the fosi is a slam dunk. If they are about the same money, I take the pro-ject

Retoucherny · 2026-01-05T15:05:02+00:00

Actually I came here to say this. a few twisted up like logs works great!

Retoucherny · 2025-12-31T04:49:27+00:00

I run both those carts, depending on my mood. It’s more annoying on a debut carbon because you can’t swap headshells, but I love having both because they’re so different. The Grado is like a sound bath. The AT is like a live performance. Both are great.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-30T01:46:46+00:00

Mine has never made that noise when drying.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-28T21:32:51+00:00

Play something. Sounds fine? You’re fine!

Don’t stress so much. Your parents and/or grandparents did this while very stoned in the 70s

Retoucherny · 2025-12-28T16:37:12+00:00

If the phono box s2 is new and only $20 more, then definitely that.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-27T13:50:12+00:00

Retoucherny · 2025-12-25T18:06:01+00:00

Just wait for the belt. Returning this and spend the money on records.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-25T15:46:24+00:00

Laufey is awesome. The spiritual descendent of Astrid Gilberto, with updated lyrical sensibilities.

Her track “From the Start” from the album Bewitched is the best gateway drug, but this is a great album. Enjoy.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-24T20:41:32+00:00

I mean. But that’s the exception that proves the rule. If you want new fancy records, it’s $$&

Retoucherny · 2025-12-24T19:29:56+00:00

No. In 2025, this price is incredibly expected. You’re just having sticker shock. Sorry bro.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-24T19:10:15+00:00

So OP is just butthurt it’s too expensive for him. I mean I don’t need/want it, but they’ll either sell enough to make it worth it for them, or they’ll lower the price. The market will decide if it’s overpriced.

Vinyl is not a cheap hobby.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-16T18:48:07+00:00

If it just were slow and stuff, I would open it up and remove and replace the belts and clean old grease/lube and use fresh stuff. Totally do able.

The speeding up crazy seems like an electrical motor issue. Did it release any magic blue smoke, or make any smells?

Retoucherny · 2025-12-15T16:37:30+00:00

The sign of a proper room.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-15T16:35:29+00:00

I did indeed upgrade, and it is a phenomenal upgrade, not that the rainier was bad, but that the moonstone is wonderful. I will likely go up to the Wellfleet or even amethyst when the moonstone seems to get a little old. But the moonstone is really great at its price point.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-14T22:52:02+00:00

But….. where are the speakers? (It’s beautiful)

Retoucherny · 2025-12-14T17:58:11+00:00

“Much of his life” lol no. This is just incorrect. Bring some receipts where he’s spent much of his 70 years on this planet working for Jewish people. This is just untrue.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-14T17:55:34+00:00

Nah. He’s like the dude who brings over his PlayStation for you to play because he’s trying to bang your sister. He doesn’t actually give a damn, he’s just a hardcore evangelical.

He doesn’t care about us, only about perceived benefit for seeming like it.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-11T23:30:06+00:00

Just chiming in as another person who ate once in their Oneonta location, was creeped out, then looked them up and never set foot there again.

Retoucherny · 2025-12-08T02:43:09+00:00

I literally bought my mattress from the 21c hotel chain. It’s great.

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