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Hipgnosis Covers

by MrHiFi | Nov 17, 2017 | 0 Comments

Album covers are one of the reasons vinyl is still popular today. I'd go as far to say that without vinyl LPs and cover art, classic rock would not be what it is today and going to the record tape store wouldn't be so much fun. We can thank the founders of Hipgnosis...

Gold Rush

by MrHiFi | Oct 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

It’s an exciting time for fans of Classic Rock bands that have stood the test of time. While I must acknowledge that there are people we all know that don’t enjoy classic rock any more, those of us who do, have an appreciation not only for their artistry and...

Fixer Upper

by MrHiFi | Oct 11, 2017 | 0 Comments

Fixer uppers in the home industry are all the rage. You can’t watch tv without stumbling across a show about fixing old homes. Vintage audio gear may not be on tv, but it has a lot in common with houses. People love the design and styling from an era when things were...

Sleeve it

by MrHiFi | Oct 4, 2017 | 0 Comments

CDs ruined my life. Not really, but back in 1984 when CDs come out, I bought into the idea that CDs were superior to vinyl. I must have been impressionable at that age, because I sold all my LP’s for a measly $100. You may not think this is a big deal, but...

Be Picky

by MrHiFi | Sep 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

Be picky. Your records will love you! As someone who is picky about buying and caring for vinyl, I keep an open mind on cleaning techniques and tools that will help me get the most out of my vinyl. I love music, and appreciate albums that were mastered and...

Vinyl Cleaning Notes

by MrHiFi | Sep 13, 2017 | 0 Comments

My introduction to cleaning vinyl was back in 1979 with Discwasher®. I had the complete DiscKit with walnut handled ribbed cleaning pad, D3 solution, SC-2 stylus cleaner, DC-1 pad cleaner, stylus brush with mirror, and Zerostat™ gun … all resting in a...