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I've been wrestling with what I should do with the many old albums that we have. Today I tried to see if I could digitize them and my initial research indicates that I can.
I was able to play our old Technics turn table through the iMic, but I had to crank the gain in Amadeus II all the way to maximum and I had the volume on my external speakers just about maxed out. I never bothered with a RIAA preamp a few years ago when we bought the tuner without a built-in preamp stage. And I really need one, so I poked around a little bit. An inexpensive amplifier seemed reasonable.
Whoa! These critters are expensive, and people still seem to favor tubes for the high end equipment. I don't think I'm going to worry about it that much.
I've found one that has an RIAA compliant amplifier, a ground connector, RCA in/out and mini-plug out for about $50 with shipping (and that's the only one I found in that price range) so I'm going to try it.
Speaking of Amadeus, I have been pretty happy with it. I used SoundEdit 16 for years, occasionally for recording, but much more often for converting sound files from one format to another. Since starting to use Amadeus, I've been doing more playing with it's recording capabilities for things like Jon's songs. It's a fun break from the other reasons I end up in front of the computer.
Posted by Dave at April 19, 2003 06:27 PMI have more time than money, so my friend, Tania asked me to find out how she could put a value price on her old albums. For she has lots and needs to liquidate her assets. Could you point me in the right direction. We are currently working on a list. Thank you
Sincerely, Valerie
Posted by: Valerie on July 4, 2003 02:56 PM commLinkI'm not the source you are looking for, unfortunately.
I'm more of an accidental collector and want to convert the dusty collection we have into something more modern so that I can ditch the vinyl entirely.
You might wish to investigate selling the collection in toto on the various auction sites. Be prepared for a disappointment price wise unless there are a lot of pre-1970 originals.
Posted by: dely on July 5, 2003 12:39 AM commLinkI have lots of 60-80 albums. Would like to sell to those who really love these kinds of treasures! Have no idea how to locate a collectalbe list of oldies. Any ideas how to start this project.
Posted by: Barb on July 22, 2003 08:42 AM commLink looking for a site that i can search and find value on albums. All are early sixty's album.
Orginal release from stones to early folk with cisco huston and dave van ronk. In total there are 7200 vinyl beauties and always looking for more good finds, and guess what never purchased a double !!!!
i am looking for one (1) album or even on cassette a song titled Shine Your Light. i am told that this song is by The Graingers. i am not sure. its from 1980-85. please help.it is r/b or disco.
Posted by: myke on November 16, 2003 07:41 AM commLinkI am looking for an old Christmas Album by "The Gold Diggers", the track I need is " I sing Noel".
The Gold Diggers are the Dean Martin Gold Diggers.
Please forward price and info. Thank You.
I have hundreds of old records I would like to sell. Most of these are classical, operas, broadway shows, some easy listening. These include items such as complete works of Mozart, albums by many of the more famous orchestras and singers. Many are box sets. Nearly all are in excellent condition. Where do I go?
Posted by: STEVE G. on December 30, 2003 10:26 AM commLinkHow can I get the value of Old albums that are in mint condition ?
Posted by: Nathaniel on May 6, 2004 01:14 AM commLinkJust like everyone else, I have some old very good condidtion 10" records from , decca, victor, peerless, okeh, some artists' I have heard of some not, where can I find help to get prices for these?
Posted by: teri on June 5, 2004 04:03 PM commLinkOk I see alot of postings with the same question I have, but no answers...has anyone gotten a response to their question?
Posted by: Brenda on June 25, 2004 05:44 AM commLinkI have many 33 1/2 albums from way back when. I don't know how to get a price lise to see what they are worth. Some of them are in the package still un opened. I am in the middle of listing them with the name of the singer, record company and serial number down. I hopw that that is what I am suppose to do. Can anyone help me
Thanks ahead of time
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Posted by: gk on May 14, 2005 05:41 AM commLinkhave lots of 30s-40s albums need to know value
Posted by: Ted Foss on June 3, 2005 06:29 AM commLinkThere is a price guide called Jerry Osborne's Rockin'Records Album & Price Guide.
Posted by: Susan on June 14, 2005 02:02 PM commLinkI have a lot of old albums. Some have never been played. A lot of them say not for resale, for promotional use only. Can someone tells me what this mean. I got them from an uncle who used to be a dj.
Posted by: RITA FLOWERS on August 17, 2005 12:39 PM commLink