Spin City: A Podcast For Vinyl Fans

Spin City: A Podcast For Vinyl Fans

Hosted by vinyl enthusiast Rodrigo Hernandez, Spin City aims to encourage the lifestyle of collecting records to those who may be interested in beginning their journey into hi-fi sound. Join us as we look at gear recommendations, vinyl news and updates, and stories from industry pros and experienced collectors.

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May 15, 2024 13 mins

Once you start collecting records, it's a good idea to know different tips and tricks to keep them playing in great shape for years to come. From basic knowledge such as keeping your records upright, to more meticulous techniques such as having anti-static sleeves for each record — I'll give you some of my own practices and habits and the tips I've learned along the way. 

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In this episode of Spin City, we take a deep dive into the process of sound being produced from a vinyl record on a turntable to an external speaker. We also look at the difference between Moving Coil cartridges and Moving Magnet cartridges, as well as a read into Fidelity Record Pressing, an independent company in Oxnard, CA led by father and son team Rick and Edward Hashimoto and co-founded by Music Direct President Jim Davis. 

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Welcome back to Episode 2! In this episode we talk about the benefits of shopping around record stores in your area. I describe my experiences shopping at smaller places like Warbler in Santa Barbara or Midnight Hour in the San Fernando Valley, while also talking about iconic spots like Amoeba in Hollywood. Check out my brand new segment Record Scratching News where on this episode, we look at the highlights being released for this...

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Welcome to the first episode of Spin City, a podcast for vinyl fans. In this episode, we look at how I got started into collecting records and how this evolved into my current audio setup. I also give a couple of recommendations for turntables and speakers as well as a surprise from a furry friend. Hit play and enjoy!

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February 28, 2024 55 secs

Welcome to Spin City, a podcast where new and longtime vinyl fans can come together to appreciate the analog world of record collecting, vinyl updates, and interviews with industry professionals. As a young record collector, I'd like to encourage those who are interested in collecting vinyl to begin their adventure in high fidelity listening. 

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