I only buy what I listen to, one by one, ebay and local record store.
I would not buy a lot, what would I do with 80% of it that I don't want?
Midsize university towns have the best used record stores, good prices and selection.
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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one more: as other said - digital gets you the same sound quality for much less. The quality of vinyl has a lot of issues. BUT. If you can tell when you are listening to vinyl vs digital and I don't mean the hiss and pop that's probably a sign that vinyl is for you. I buy 2 used albums a week, 5 to 15 bucks each and at least one of them is junk. Is the other one worth it? ABSOLUTELY. One out of 10 of my finds is an incredible joy I would never experience with digital. Every aspect and step of the vinyl journey. |
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