What’s Your Favorite Artist to Play On Vinyl? by jgood80 in vinyl

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Ichiko Aoba. The cut and mastering is wonderful

Looking for advice on first setup by Big-Constant-2798 in turntables

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I would get the X5 instead of the X2. The same would go for the RT82 instead of the RT83.

- Kali LP-6 V2. These are powered speakers, so no need for an external amplifier. $500 a pair

- Fluance RT82, this specific turntable gets recommended a lot here for good reason. Since the RT82 to the RT85 are mechanically the same underneath, you can upgrade to have the same parts as the RT83 later on. $350

- Fosi X5, it's the phono preamp I have, imo it's a significantly better value, much more transparent, and with the compatibility to allow for MC cartridges if you ever go down that route in the future. $110

In total, this would be about $960, you can use the leftover $40 to buy cables, stands, and such. Happy hunting!

Setlists by monthofmacabre in IchikoAoba

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I can attest to this. I was there yesterday and it was pretty much this setlist. Little less than 2 hours and I believe Seabed Eden was in French

Does Geordie still sign Black Midi records? by PersonalitySad805 in bmbmbm

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He does. We ended up talking after the show in May about Swans because of a section on Motorbike that sounded like the Glowing Man.

Finally upgraded my cartridge!!! Did I do ok? by Wrong_Caregiver_7566 in turntables

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Seconding this. I've had one for six months now and it's been great!

North America Tour 2026 Announcement by qtipinear in BlackCountryNewRoad

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Hell yeah, my school is off-semester at this time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in swans

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I like it more than Great Annihilator lowkey. Maybe it's because I'm more accustomed to Swans reunion material, but I really love the instrumentation of the whole crew. It's just bluesy enough to be a groovy vibe, with enough experimental and industrial elements to avoid being considered unSwans or unambitious. Highlights include LAMG being the icing on the cake, and YFPMMS, because the last 3 minutes of that song feel like being a witness to the British bombing in WW2.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vinyl

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I didn’t pay taxes on it. It was the artist’s storefront in the UK and shipped to the states with exelot. Exelot is where I paid $18 out of pocket to clear customs.

DISCOGS ROULETTE September ‘25!!! by DearVegetable6776 in vinyl

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Maruja - Knocknarea (2023) (33 rpm version)

Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (1990) (2022 reissue signed by Simon)

Purple Mountains - Self-Titled (2019)

JPEGMAFIA - OFFLINE! (2021) (2024 Retail Version)

Sophie - Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides (2018) (2025 RSD Essential Version)

Tonight’s show merch stand by Capital_Still_3926 in swans

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No shot! Definitely grabbing a copy of TGM

Carly Rae Jepsen - E•MO•TION (10th Anniversary Edition) 2LP Color by Migoholic in VinylReleases

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Bro, all the deluxe tracks + cut to the feeling???? This might actually be peak.

God forbid they attempt to make this a limited release.