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For Your Listening Pleasure - Vinyl, Music, and Relaxing Weekend Nights

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Albums and gear that have brightened my night time listening.
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Tunes I Spin

 
Matt Hodges profile picture
This solo album is super chill, and reaches far into a lot of pain and finding a path forward.
And It's Still Alright (Coke Bottle Green)
 
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This album launched my love affair with vinyl.
A Sailor's Guide to Earth
 
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If you're lucky enough to get your hands on this album, don't let it go. Trust me, it's solid.
Carolina Confessions
 
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It only makes sense that he held back so long to drop this debut bomb that is easily top 10.
Traveller
 
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I had to wait far too long for them to do another pressing of this album. Was glad to grab it while it was available. Not one bad song on it.
Mr. Misunderstood Blue
 
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
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How has Jamey Johnson not put out more music. Front to back quality here.
That Lonesome Song
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Two of the Greats just having fun and tearing up tunes.
Riding With The King
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These guys have a great selection of vinyl, the press quality is excellent, and I always love the color flair.
Dual Tone Vinyl
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I thought Chris Stapleton only had two good albums in him. I thought wrong.
Starting Over

Hardware to Keep them Spinning

 
Matt Hodges profile picture
This entry level rig is PERFECT for anybody trying to get into vinyl. consistent sound and it has a pre amp, so you can plug right into a pair of decent speakers!
Sony PS-LX310BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable
 
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I researched for years and this economical pair are what I landed on. I have had them for about 3 years and the rich but powerful sound have not let me down yet.
Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Speakers
 
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This set has brought new life to some of my older pops and dings. It also seems to keep the grooves of my newer albums cleaned up and spinning perfectly.
Record Cleaning Kit- Fluid, Cloth & Label Protector
 
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We had a little mishap with my needle and it was spinning all day. This brought back some highs and lows that I had not heard from a few year old needle. Easy to install too!
CFN-6516SE LP Gear Stylus for PS-LX300USB Sony
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This replacement mat worked perfectly when the needle burned through my old one.
Turntable Platter Mat Rubber 12 inch
 
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Great Sounding Outdoor option that allows for sound from the source and to the speaker!
Bose SoundLink Revolve II Portable Bluetooth Speaker