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General Banter => Welcome Wagon => Topic started by: jweston24 on April 05, 2014, 10:27:27 PM

Title: Hi everybody!
Post by: jweston24 on April 05, 2014, 10:27:27 PM

The name is Josh.  I'm new to the hobby (obsession?) of collecting vinyls and listening to them 24 hours a day.  I'm 25 and a student at Pitt.  Being that I am a noob I'm always open to suggestions about equipment, where to find vinyls, and any intricacies I should know but don't. Thanks guys!

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Post by: hewlew1 on April 05, 2014, 10:30:59 PM

Welcome to the forum Josh!

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Post by: AdamG on April 05, 2014, 10:49:14 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

Curious minds wonder what kind of gear you've got!

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Post by: papabearjew on April 05, 2014, 10:55:50 PM

Welcome Josh. For vinyl if you're at Pitt's main campus in Oakland you're not far from Jerry's Records in Squirrel Hill. I haven't been there in years as I don't do steps well and it's on second floor. Others here can give you more info about it. As far as Pitt, if you listen to music 24/7 your grades may not be stellar!

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Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on April 05, 2014, 11:01:21 PM

Hi Josh.   There are more "vinyls" here in Pittsburgh than you could ever want.   Gear, OTOH, is a bit tight.   I literally don't think there is anyone who carries a quality new table or even carts or accessories.   

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Post by: papabearjew on April 05, 2014, 11:07:31 PM

Doesn't Vintage Hifi stock Grado cartridges...

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Post by: OCCD on April 05, 2014, 11:10:43 PM

Welcome! >:D

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Post by: schwarcw on April 05, 2014, 11:24:08 PM

Welcome Josh!

A lot of vinyl addicts here.  You are in good company!

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Post by: SunnyDaze on April 06, 2014, 12:06:41 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Why don't you give us an idea of where you are now in terms of gear and such?

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Post by: Reverend on April 06, 2014, 01:20:02 AM

Welcome Josh!  :angel:  Grado yes.

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Post by: Kingman on April 06, 2014, 07:02:58 AM

Welcome Josh!   :(|)

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Post by: MacGeek on April 06, 2014, 07:32:11 AM

Not just vinyl, but analog, including tape!  Welcome.