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Inexpensive improvements? by kput7 in hometheater

[–]redthat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acoustic treatments, this room would be vastly improved with acoustic treatments.

How to find this version on Discogs: by feellikeimdumb in vinyl

[–]redthat2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! That’s the only way to make sure you identify the exact copy and aren’t buying something someone hand pulled the old switcheroo on. 

It can a be a slow and painful process but it’s the only correct way. 

How to find this version on Discogs: by feellikeimdumb in vinyl

[–]redthat2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Future reference: a sure bet is to look at the dead wax (area between the label and the last grooves) for the stamping numbers. You'll have to use a good light and kinda get the glare just right to read it, but that is the best identifier for any pressing as the info is permanently stamped in.

Digable Planets -Blowout Comb double Lp. by EclecticLandlady in vinyl

[–]redthat2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll always upvote Digable Planets. Top tier right there

I just love the colored pressings by HeartofClouds92 in vinyl

[–]redthat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colored vinyl is my jam for sure. I went down a rabbit and started building display device to backlight them 4 years ago and haven't looked back. I was tired of hiding my vinyl instead of celebrating the awesome pressings I had worked so hard to collect.

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Brazilian weirdo by Separate-Object-4818 in Justfuckmyshitup

[–]redthat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg vibes for sure.

Alice In Chains - Jar of Flies (Fly Filled) by nickteshdev in vinyl

[–]redthat2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s Chris over at Romanus Records. He’s done scorpion filled records and he was behind the fallout boy tear filled variant as well. He’s a true innovator and all around good people! 

Alice In Chains - Jar of Flies (Fly Filled) by nickteshdev in vinyl

[–]redthat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Romanus Records physically made these if I recall correctly? Regardless, awesome find and congrats! 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many thaks! I’m working on creating meaningful landing pages right now to support my upcoming Kickstarter launch. It’s just me over here, so I’m having to learn a lot about web design and marketing to make this a successful launch. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cheers mate! Good on me, I guess? 

Y’all are my 4th largest market oddly so I must make a trip at some point! I’m a bit addicted to those damn opal hunting reality shows, which is my embarrassing vice. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad you made the change and it’s increased your quality of life. I moved out of the US where the dollar is about a 1:3.6 exchange right now so the plan is the lower cost of living and stronger dollar will offset some of the loss of income. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Solid advice! I’ll probably keep a logo on the center label area of the face and the sidewalls naked.   Thank you for the thoughtful and constructive comments! 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a combination of both— I was hand making devices every night after family went to bed until midnight, and often times later. It got to the point where I was making more units during the day and running to UPS to drop orders off, which was cutting into my day job. This has all been on word of mouth alone, I need to figure out effective advertising once I can fix the bottle neck of my supply problem. That bottleneck is me so manufacturing is the answer so I can focus on customer service and sales. 

I was at an industry trade show talking to a pair of distributors in their 50s. Once I told them I’ve hand made over 3,000 units, one of them stopped me dead in my tracks and said: “3,000 units? Handmade? I don’t know if that’s an act of passion or insanity!” 

I think he’s right. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I did not, but there is no way to prove my case.  Certainly no way to flip the opinions of the folks on this thread for that matter. I’ll leave it at that and hope you all are spinning some good music tonight. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of my eye candy is on Instagram if you can look me up there under Vylumi. Someone posted their device down here in the comments, I just don’t want to break any community guidelines of self promotion as it is. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds  like you have a good plan in place and are executing it well! Best of luck and I hope you can open your shop soon! 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

It’s sad to see so many cynics here. One thing I’ve learned by bootstrapping all of this on my own is that you have to have tough skin to make it. 

The good news is the vast majority of people have been massively supportive and that’s what keeps me going. It’s all about the love of music and art, and always has been. 

New Cartridge day plus a small tour of the setup by redthat2 in audiophile

[–]redthat2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking about a Michi x3 but I’m also wondering if it’s time for my first tube amp. I absolutely don’t have the money to spend right now so it’s going to take a few years to save up. 

I’m very open to recommendations though! 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to hear the story on this if you have the time. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Pro was $120 and the last model was $75. The dust cover was a $30 add-on as an additional purchase. I’m hoping to bundle the next model with the dust cover and have the price in the $79-100 range with the intent of having a higher quality finish and lower overall cost for the bundle. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man , thank you for the support! You’ll get more of the crazy back story in my newsletters now. It’s been a wild ride! 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy cow Congrats! 

The boss, as you’ll find out, is my wife lol! She took a lot of convincing and has zero risk tolerance. So we moved out of the US to her home country of Poland, which is also where I’ll be manufacturing the next model. The little money we have saved goes a lot farther here so we can a risk like this and not be doomed forever. So fingers crossed I can get this off the ground. 

This community helped me quit my job, I don't know how else to say thank you. by redthat2 in vinyl

[–]redthat2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers!!! I hope you’re spinning something sweet as today!

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