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Admitting my error…

Admitting my error of some years ago, when downsizing residences I sold my 1500 lps (my father’s, uncle’s and my collection :) because, of course nearly everything is available digitally, I am considering getting back into vinyl. Kit-wise I’m looking at Dr. Feikert Venti/J Sikora Initial TT level - full kit approx $15k including phonostage.

The Joseph Audio/Doshi/Aurender/J Sikora room at AXPONA simply blew me away. Switching between amazing digital and uber-rich and detailed analog, I kept returning to the room like the sweets table at a Bar Mitzvah. I understand that at $250K the rig was 2x’s mine (Pathos Heritage/Tannoy Kensignton/Innuous MK3/Phoenix USB/NET/Chord HSM/DAVE w/ SJ DC4 ARC6 lpsu. But still the character of the vinyl sound was utterly entrancing.

My question: If I go this route, I’d like to "restock" my collection to some extent by purchasing a reasonably sized vinyl lot, then add selectively over time. Any recommendations as to lot purchasing? ("Don’t do it!" is an acceptable recommendation.)

TIA

 

 
 
 

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rdk777
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Records are the bomb.  Buy what you can afford and buy new - that's the best way to start a collection. Used records on Ebay/Discogs are mostly disappointing. Used record stores are also inflated in price, but I enjoy frequenting them on weekends when I have no firm plans. It's a choice hobby - so, expect it to be expensive and enjoy. Life's a beach and you....

smandlej
70 posts
 

If you are going to buy used vinyl you will need to purchase a decent record cleaning machine and replace cheap paper inners with anti static ones. I know as I have been buying used vinyl for years ever since the advent of CD's, when record companies promised that their back catalogues would be appearing on CD but never got round to until recently. Best of luck in whatever you choose to do.

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dinov
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That’s unfortunate. I remember in the 80s when cds came in, people were selling their album collections, including me to a lesser degree, a good audiophile friend of mine vehemently warmed against selling my vinyl collection. I remember what he said to this day “ if you sell your albums, you’re selling your soul.” Many years later when I got back into audio and bought a new turntable, I spent several months buying every single album that I parted with back then, plus about 5 times more as many albums! All I can tell you is splurge as much as you can and enjoy the ride..

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curiousjim
4,133 posts
 

Back in the 70’s, I had to work a few hours to afford to buy an album and it’s not much different today. If you really want to get back into vinyl, I say go for it and buy what you like.

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musicfan2349
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As others have said, buying used is a crapshoot. And I'm not sure buying a large lot is really all that economical. How many treasures do you think you'd get versus the amount of dreck? Then there's the disposal of the stuff you don't want. Nah. Better to hunt and acquire LPs of the music you want, in the condition you require. Besides, it's more fun that way right?

I inherited my pop's LPs and system. There are 14, 16" long boxes of records to go through. 😲(I didn't have time to review as I packed them.) I'm guessing 85-90% are classical. While I love classical, will I want ALL of them? I won't know until I unpack and catalog but I somewhat doubt it. Then again I won't be hunting for classical LPs for awhile!

Happy listening...

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