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Welcome to the VU Meters Vinyl and Hi-Fi Channel. Join me on a journey through the world of music, where we explore the latest vinyl releases, compare different pressings, audio equipment, and attend vinyl and hi-fi/record shows.
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My goal is to provide you with the information and inspiration you need to get the most out of your listening experience.
Subscribe to my channel and become part of a community of vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles.
#vinyl #vinylrecords #recordcollection #vinylcommunity #vinyllovers #vinyljunkie #vinylcollection #nowspinning #vinylgram #vinylart #vinyllifestyle #vinyloftheday #vinylcollector #vinylcollectiongoals #vinyllove #vinyllife #vinylhead #vinyldiggers #vinyloftheweek #vinylofthemonth #vinylsetup #vinylsoundsystem #vinylritual #hifi #audiophile #stereosystem #turntable #amplifier #speakers #homeaudio
Uncovering the Jar of Flies Vinyl Showdown
Dive into the sonic depths of Alice in Chains' iconic "Jar of Flies" with us on VU Meters! In this video, I'm spotlighting the recently released 30th Anniversary pressing and pitting it against the sought-after Music On Vinyl pressing. Which one brings out this grunge masterpiece's raw emotion and intricate soundscapes? Is the Music On Vinyl pressing truly worth eight times the price? Join us as we dissect each version, from audio quality to packaging details, and discover which pressing reigns supreme. Don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more vinyl showdowns and hi-fi explorations. Your journey through the world of music and vinyl starts here. 🎧🔍
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Stone Temple Pilots Core 30th Anniversary Vinyl Review
Просмотров 9245 месяцев назад
Join me, Rich, your host, on the VU Meters RUclips channel for an in-depth review and comparison of Stone Temple Pilots' debut album 'Core' on vinyl! Uncover the secrets of the packaging, vinyl quality, and, above all, the sound of this legendary grunge album. Subscribe now for more exclusive music reviews and comparisons! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Packaging 1:33 - Vinyl 2:09 - Sound Qual...
My Hi-Fi Hideaway 2024- Audiophile Room Tour
Просмотров 50 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Come on in and join me for a tour of my Hi-Fi Hideaway! Discover the thoughtfully designed room filled with functional and aesthetically pleasing elements, perfect for enjoying music with friends and family. Subscribe to see how I created a warm and inviting environment for music lovers. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 4:06 - Turntable: SME Model 20/3 7:36 - Phono Preamp: Boulder 508 8:49 - Digital Sour...
Television - Marquee Moon Vinyl Comparison (3 Pressings Compared)
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Get ready for an exciting Vinyl Shootout featuring Television's Marquee Moon! Join us as we compare the Rhino High Fidelity series pressing with the OG and the Chris Bellman pressing. Find out which one comes out on top in this ultimate showdown - don't forget to subscribe for more music content! I also inadvertently say "Tom Curtain," 😔 not Torn Curtain during the video. No one is perfect. 0:0...
Surviving a Basement Flood: Close Call and Vinyl Haul
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Join us for a rollercoaster of emotions in the latest video titled "Surviving Basement Flooding: A Close Call and Vinyl Haul"! Watch as we navigate through the stress of dealing with unexpected water damage and then dive into a thrilling vinyl haul featuring some amazing finds. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting content! 0:00 - Channel Update 2:14 - Vinyl Haul 8:02 - Coming Next Thanks...
Van Halen: Vinyl Shootout (Which Sounds Best?)
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Experience the ultimate showdown of Van Halen's debut album pressings on the VU Meters channel! From the OG 1978 release to the latest Mobile Fidelity One-Step, we cover it all. Subscribe now to dive into the world of vinyl and find out which pressing reigns supreme. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - History 3:46 - Process 4:43 - Pressings 6:48 - Results 11:27 - Bonus 12:54 - Outro
The Beatles Vinyl Tag: 2024 (VU Meters)
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Step into the world of Beatles vinyl with Rich on VU Meters as I showcase my collection, from bootlegs like the Black Album to special editions from Germany. Uncover rare gems like a Beatles singles LP inside a book and albums featuring Beatles cover songs by artists like George Benson and Eddie Hazel. Subscribe for more fascinating insights into Beatles vinyl records! I'll be sharing my answer...
Vinyl Tag 2024: My Vinyl Obsession
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Dive into the world of vinyl on the VU meters RUclips channel as I take on the Vinyl Tag 2024! Join me as I share my favorite records, memorable purchases, and music-themed dinner party guests. Don't miss out on the vinyl community channels I discovered in 2023 - subscribe now for more vinyl adventures! I'm even more excited to tag @harrysmusicroom and see his response video. Thanks to @robwalk...
My Vinyl Community Journey Begins with VU Meters
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Join me on a fascinating journey into the Vinyl Community introducing the VU Meters Channel! Discover how my love for vinyl evolved from a casual interest to a passionate hobby, and get ready for pressing comparisons, new finds, and even on-location videos. Stay tuned for a unique blend of music, equipment, and community interaction - subscribe now to be part of the vinyl adventure! 0:00- Intro...
So what's in your refrigerator? I'll probably move the subwoofers away from the main speakers but that's just me. May be interfering with sound waves radiated by your mains. Love the space
What is the wall paint color? Mint? Have the code for it?
nice ramar.
Hey, nice space you have there! Whats the room size? And what would you do differently if you had a chance to do it again ?
Boring 🥴
Beautiful and cozy !! Total Class! 😎
A place for friends and family... there is 1 chair in the room...
Just found your channel.. Well thought out rig! You've got me looking at the Tekton subs (even with the controversy)
Nice ! What brand of cables do you use ?
Dude that room and system is phenomenal!!! I subbed, you really thought this out.
Very nice room im guessing its the basement. We don't have many houses with basements so ive got a room in the middle which looks more like a studio.
No property acoustic treatment done professionally. Don't seem like properly acoustics treatment can increase your system quality by huge upgrade without spending too muck. A dedicated system should be kept in a dedicated music room. Don't get me wrong. Your gears are good
Great vid. The MoFi is truly the winner for me as well. Now I’m waiting for the rest of the VH catalog to drop.
Enjoy the video, would love to hear some audio
Damn, Rich! Now, that was an accurate comparison. Changing the VTA….Bravo, sir! Love that record. It’s an amazing part of the history of music. Yup, soundstage and imaging are hugely important to me. The phantom center image is kinda like a magic trick…lol. A lot of people really don’t care and just wanna hear the music, Killer vid, man. Very cool the new Bellman sounds good and is readily available 👍🎶😊
Great information. Obviously you are a real audiophile and vinyl lover but I would like to know if you have an opinion about the CD versions of the first six Van Halen albums? I am curious if the 2015 remastered versions of the CDs sound better than the original releases?
🌸 Promo_SM
Compression isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially for an album like this
Mediacore gear at best , yawn!
You had to do it, you had to be “That Guy” 😂😂😂🎉
They have to be an idiot in the room the black sheep of his family 😂
I got my reissue via Revolver magazine, and I'm disappointed with it. The overall sound of the vinyl appears a bit flat, thin, and over-compressed, and lacking a bit in the volume department - I've got to turn my turntable's volume up to around 80% to enjoy, as opposed to other records. In addition, the tracks on side 2, whale and Wasp, and Don't Follow, my favorite song on the album, have some noise disturbances (a bit too much crackling and popping for a new pressing, despite it being cleaned). It just honestly feels off, and it seems to me like a lot of the magic of the music was lost in this pressing. it's a real shame because this is one of my favorite records, and it just doesn't hit as it should. I agree with you on Whale and Wasp; flipping the vinyl to side 2, immediately beginning with that instrumental, is a bit jarring and hurts the experience, this definitely should have been placed at the end of side 1.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the reissue. It's always disappointing when a favorite album doesn't live up to expectations.
(Much like Kevin Gray) I (too) had not really listened to this album before purchasing this pressing and it sounds awesome. 'Balanced' is the first word that came to mine during the 1st listen; everything in its place...my understanding is that OGs can present guitar forward and it is nice to hear solos / riffs sonically in line with the backbeat. My copy is flat, deadly quiet, and centered...have had zero issues with the Rhino Hi-Fidelity series and I am here for what they bring next. Excellent review...fun to learn about the other pressings! Sidenote: both of the Cars' releases & this release all arrived with zero issues (yes the Cars self titled packaging was a bit 'meh' but mine was actually secure).
Your review is spot on! Glad to hear you're loving the album and the Rhino Hi-Fidelity series. Keep on spinning! I have Candy-O and American Beauty in hand, and looking forward to comparing them.
STP's Core A-75 is a HURRICANE of a pressing. Vocals, backbeat, and guitars separation and detail was surprising...was used to years of a more "crunchy" digital cd reproduction sonically throughout most of my college years. This presents much more like they sounded live, especially during the tours for Core...the harder I pushed the amp, the more detail was revealed with this pressing (reminded me of when I have pushed my Dad's old pecko Led Zep 4...the louder the better lol). Excellent review...subscribed!
It sounds like you're ready to rock out with that pressing! Keep turning up the volume for that authentic live experience. I'm a huge fan of all Pork, Pecko, Pecko Duck pressings. It's my favorite HOTH
Nice vid. Thank you. I am just picked up copy of 30th Anniversary. Quite basic. I would put some pics as on CD version.
Thank you for your kind words! "Quite Basic" is an accurate description. I grabbed a Pallas pressing of the 30th. It's on its way from Germany. Hopefully, it's better than the US.
I’ve owned both the MOV and the Pallas 30th pressings and, while I prefer the MOV packaging, there really isn’t that much difference imo. I sold the MOV for a few hundred and would definitely not undo that transaction to have it back. The only thing that would move the needle on this would be a AAA pressing by one of the audiophile labels. I’d love a RKS/CB cut pressed by QRP/RTI.
It's interesting to hear your comparison between the MOV and Pallas pressings. Thanks for sharing your experience! Now I have to track down a Pallas pressing because mine, which I preordered, isn't.
Thanks very cool vidéo i love it
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Not a fair comparison since the MOV contains "Sap"
Thanks for pointing that out. It's all about the details.
I would say the EU version is probably better. I have that version and it’s a Pallas pressing cut by Daniel Krieger. The US press is cut by Wes Garland and pressed at United. I’ve never liked much of Wes Garland’s output unfortunately…
Thanks for sharing your insights on the different pressings, it's always great to hear from fellow music enthusiasts.
lovely setup
Glad you think so! I like to call it organized chaos.
Rich, your system is beautiful, man. Very well thought out too. Love the Pass Labs stuff, and Nelson’s First Watt stuff is amazing too. Eric is such a good guy. I called up Tekton about 5 yrs ago and spoke to him about the DI’s. We spoke for about an hour, and in that time, he actually ended up down selling me on the Pendragons for like $1K less. They are still my main speakers. Who else in the audio world would do that? 🤷♂️😂 Anyway, again, absolutely stunning system, Rich. It was a pleasure having you go through it.
Hey Nick, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy you enjoyed the video and my system. I completely agree with you about Eric at Tekton. He's among the most genuine and helpful people in the audio industry. I've had the pleasure of speaking with him occasionally, and he's always been incredibly knowledgeable and generous with his time. The fact that he downsold you on the Pendragons speaks volumes about his character. He's not in it for the money; he's in it for the music. And that's exactly the kind of person I want to support. I'm so glad you're still enjoying your Pendragons. The Tekton subs have opened up my system, including the soundstage. Thanks again for your comment, Nick!
You don't listen to the jacket, but it still should be good qualtfor the money new vinyl goes for
I completely agree. If I had to describe the jacket in a word, it would be “flimsy.”
When you invite your family and friends do they have to sit in floor? Or do they all tile on the ONE chair?
Thanks for the shootout! I have the new AiC website exclusive "tri-color" pressing, but _really_ wish I had the MoV, simply because it includes Sap. That, and I hear it sounds the best, as you confirmed. 🤘
Glad you enjoyed the shootout! The MoV pressing with Sap does sound amazing.
Hey Rich... Nice job on this !!!!
I only have the new 30th pressing, and wished i had an OG or the MOV to compare, but I'm happy with this one. Great video, thanks for comparing!
The 30th pressing might be the new kid on the block, but it's holding its own! Thanks for tuning in.
Man! I wish you had an OG pressing to compare with the other 2. I just picked up a demo copy of the original absolutely mint - BUT it cost me $350. Totally worth it to me though, as like you, I have a deep personal connection with this album from my Jr. High days. Walking to school with this cassette tape in my Sony Walkman ❤
The original pressing sounds incredible!!!
I'm getting FOMO reading the comments on the OG.
@Bound2glory Congrats on the OG. I wish I had a copy, maybe one day. That Sony Walkman nostalgia is real.
@@VUmeters the OG-like the Mad Season recording is truly demo quality. I wish ALL the historic 90's Alt/Grunge recordings were recorded, engineered, and mixed/mastered to the same level!
If only we could time-travel and get all those 90s recordings on vinyl!
My copy of the 30th Anniversary press shipped; I can't wait for it to get here! Great video!
That's awesome! Exciting times ahead!
What kind of discs are on the streamer and preamp?
Thanks for asking! They are Herbie's Audio Labs SuperSonic Stabilizer
Awesome system and room tour!
Thanks, Harry
Vinyl in the 90's was terrible quality its great to see this album reissued along with many others from that era
The 90s might have been rough for vinyl, but we're making up for it now with these reissues!
the mofi for me is way to bright and low dynamic range
I appreciate your feedback on the mofi's dynamic range.
Some lovely current gear. You know your own synergy. Great room.
Very nice system Sir. 👍
Thank you very much 🙌
Great story on buying your Wilson speakers. I kinda did the same thing. Drove from Detroit into 🇨🇦 and headed east to Toronto. 4 hrs there, demo’d a pair of Meridian speakers. Quickly grab some food and headed home. The customs officer at the border asked me why I drove all the way to Toronto to buy some speakers. I had to explain that you can’t just go to Best Buy and pickup a pair. After some back and forth and having me pull off to the inspection area, then to customs to view my bill of sale, they said I was free to go. 🤭.
I got the MOVLP version and think it sounds pretty great. I will compare my A75 when it arrivees. If you have ability to play DSD I will send you a link
I sent IG message if you wanna hear it.
Thank you for also calling out the now deliberate/confirmed choice by AS to not laminate the jacket. Personally, the anniversary edition of “Core” has been the best I’d listened to until this AS one (some prefer the MOV release - it’s just ok for me). I did love the “made from analog” logo on the back of the outer. Wonder if that’s their own creation (the logo). Between this and your VH comparison, keep ‘em coming, Rich!
I’m hoping Purple will beat the pants off of Core in terms of sound quality when it comes out later this year. -Russ
Thanks, Russ. I enjoyed this, but I'm hoping Purple will beat it.
I hope so too, but I'm gonna go ahead and say that the MOV Pressing of core is better than this AP pressing. Best example is creep your gonna hear what I'm talking about the Soundstage is just wider and more detailed.
I'm going to have to get a MOV pressing of Core. I'm a sucker for soundstage.
@@oscar542241 BarakaPDub did an episode on MOV pressings & Core was one he used. Even thru RUclips I could tell it sounded great.
@@oscar542241 I gotta disagree with ya. I have the regular and clear MOV pressings of this and the AP version is markedly better to my ears.
i have the version that walmart, version sold,i think you have to turn the volume up, the vocals werent as loud
@@VUmeters i meant you have to turn the volume up on the vocals
@@Wyoming_Dave Yeah, I had to crank that pressing up. A lot more compared to the AP 75
Thanks Rich for the review of Core. I have the same Walmart pressing and also the 2 lp boxset that came out that has JJ Golden (John Golden’s son who works with him at his studio) as cutting it. I thought the boxet version bested the Walmart pressing so I am assuming the AP 2lp 75th will even sound better. Maybe not as big a difference as the Walmart vs the 75th but enough for me to give it a go as this is one of my favorite hard rock albums of the 90s. Did your Walmart version have CB (Chris Bellman) in the runout groove areas? There are two different runs in which some do and some dont (probably a euro vs us thing as the matrices are completely different) But both are the same year and same splatter vinyl. Kind of weird. My Walmart is a CB cut. Still the John Golden boxset I felt won by a bit as far as sound quality so I never searched out the non CB. Not a “blown away” situation however with the boxset. Anyway, thanks for the review and I will most likely grab the 75th at some point soon. Im pretty use to what the AP stuff turns out and Im not surprised it sounds the way you describe. Matches up with what I would usually describe their output to characteristically sound like. Which is a good thing. And I have no idea what you are talking about concerning “impulse issues” and vinyl collecting and Id appreciate it if you would not stare at my 12 copies of DSOTM with raised eyebrow. Ha. Thanks for the effort and review video, always helpful 👍🏻
I was 18 years old in 1986. So I made that transition from hair band to grunge rock. Soundgarden and Pearl jam were my two favorite grunge band. I thought Stone Temple pilots was a copycat band. And it wasn't until later that I started to enjoy them.