[quote=doubledenim][font=century gothic]A repair shop gave me an estimate of $150-$250 for a frozen mechanism and broken needle.

My first sign of trouble was it got shipped in a styrofoam cooler.[/font][/quote]

[quote=Torgo]I oughta play mine again sometime soon.  I've neglected it in favor of the convenience of Spotify and Sonos, I'm ashamed to admit.[/quote]

[quote=John McClane]I love a good record player. I only have a few vinyls, but it’s a classy collection.

My original pressing of [I]The River[/i] has seen many revolutions.[/quote]

[quote=Torgo][quote=doubledenim][font=century gothic]Anybody an expert on record players? 50’s-70’s plastic types.[/font][/quote]Look for a manual one.  They're higher maintenance, but they provide the best sound and cause less wear and tear to your records than automatic ones.  Also, while I like my glass platter, I've heard that acrylic ones are just as good if not better. My player is a Rega P1, which hasn't let me down yet.[/quote]

[quote=doubledenim][font=century gothic]Anybody an expert on record players? 50’s-70’s plastic types.[/font][/quote]

[quote=doubledenim][font=century gothic]But now you can splash around in the Shouty B! Not a single kitty poop in here either.[/font][/quote]

[quote=Chypmunk]Neither did I, never needed one as there was already enough sand between my ears :)[/quote]

[quote=ynwtf]I didn't =/[/quote]

[quote=Chypmunk]Ironically probably never had a sandbox to play in as a child. Often makes people grow up rude that.[/quote]

[quote=doubledenim][font=century gothic]The Sandman can be rude at times.[/font][/quote]

[quote=ynwtf]Last time I saw a mouth that big, it had a hook in it.[/quote]