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All vinyl record collecting enthusiasts will have found themselves at some point or another in possession of a record that simply does not want to play ball. We will be listening to a beautiful or charming song, really feeling it, then all of a sudden the needle will start to tap dance all over the disc, seemingly lost in a frenzy, the record player sounds distorted.
Read more »I certainly did not get around to learning how to replace a needle on a record player until well into my tenure as a hobbyist record collector, spending years with the same stylus and wondering why my records were becoming more and more damaged and why my sound quality was exponentially just not cutting it.
Read more »Flick through your illustrious record collection and you will soon find a precious and prized volume that has come to more closely resemble a potato chip than a vinyl record. Cue the curse of the warped record!
Sadly, this is not just a problem with the environmental conditions that a record has been stored in. What with the veritable vinyl boom of the last decade or so, there has been increasing pressure on vinyl record pressing plants to keep up with the new expectations of a western society suddenly into buying and collecting records again.
Read more »What with the veritable boom in enthusiasm for the vinyl record format seeing new peak after new peak, you would be forgiven for asking yourself personally, just how much is a record player? As with anything, you will have to take into account plenty of personal factors, for each and every vinyl record collector will be different and each and every vinyl collector’s personal circumstances will vary, sometimes wildly.
Read more »What with the present vinyl boom occurring throughout the western world, you would be forgiven for asking, ‘just how are vinyl records made?’ These are things that can very easily be taken for granted, and learning about the way that the world works and functions seems only right.
Read more »You might just be a bit of a hobbyist, hoping to sell a record that you no longer listen to very much. This can be a record that might fetch a reasonable price, having been kept in good condition or rare as it might be. This can also simply be a way to purge your vinyl collection of any duplicates you have acquired over the years.
Read more »To track the history of records and to answer ‘when were record players popular’ is to track the throbbing veins of the history of the recording industry itself. Many would purport that, arguably, this is one of the most important inventions in the history of the recording industry. It at least seems nonsensical to deny its importance in the history of home entertainment.
Read more »Anyone who has ever used a chainsaw knows how crucial it is to keep the chain and bar sufficiently oiled. This proper lubrication will keep the chainsaw blades running smoothly and prevent friction from occurring which can cause damage to your tool and also dangerous heat build-up.
Read more »This article is for people who want to know how to clean a chainsaw the easy way. Why is cleaning a chainsaw so important? There are many people out there who never even think of cleaning their chainsaws but as you’ll learn in this article, it’s a very good idea to keep your chainsaw clean.
Read more »Chainsaw kickback is a common phrase that is thrown around when discussing the operation of chainsaws. To be able to ensure absolute safety, it is very important that you’re well-versed in what it is, what causes it, and how to handle/avoid it. Understanding these points can really be the difference between successfully operating your chainsaw and serious injury.
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