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    Vinyl record player turntable, where to buy?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    A quick follow-up...

    Finally got a vintage (1972?) Pioneer PL-1200 (PL-51 in the West) from the shop "We love turntables" in Bangkok http://www.weloveturntable.com/?cid=2129127

    Just delivered by Flash to my door this evening.

    Great shape as described and complete. Ready to use as well...

     

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    As I don't own yet a proper amp and speakers, I put it at work for a rough quick test in my DIY studio with an amp and speakers I had at hand. As far as it is, everything works fine...

     

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    I think the asked price of 8500 Bahts was OK for Thailand (+ express delivery 200 Bahts).

    I love the look and the vintage way all is put together. Beautiful piece of walnut wood on top of an iron casing (for a total weight of 11 kg), and nice tonearm set. Tomorrow thorough cleaning to get it the nicest possible.

    Now I've to think about a DIY tube amp and to find some good second hand passive loudspeakers. A nice project for the coming weeks.

    Again, thanks to all for your help and your ideas. Much appreciated...

    Cheers

     

     

     

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    Vinyl record player turntable, where to buy?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Thanks to all for your nice comments, ideas and great advice. Much appreciated...

    You push me to look further, and by browsing some shops online in Thailand, I found those "newly manufactured" turntables available here:

     

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    Gadhouse Brad. With USB + RCA outputs and inboard amp + small speakers. Retro style. About 5000 Bahts

     

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    Marantz TT5005. Classic turntable with RCA output only. About 7500 Bahts

     

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    Audio-Technica LP60XHP. RCA output with inboard pre-amp (on/off) and headphone amp. Free over-head headphone. About 7500 Bahts

     

    These are basic turntables for beginners as I am. Mainly made of plastic with alloy plate. I was thinking maybe I could begin with that (right now I'm not a collector), and see later...

    Though if I could find a vintage turntable in good shape in Thailand for this range of price (under 10000 Bahts) I would buy it I suppose. But OK, no hurry...

    Again, thanks to all here.

    Vinyl record player turntable, where to buy?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    6 hours ago, elektrified said:

    Are you looking for a vintage (and not a newly manufactured) one?

    Thanks for your interest...

    Right now, I'm not really sure what I want. At first I was thinking of a vintage (but not high end) turntable. Then I see the vintage ones I see for sale in Thailand are usually expensive to me, and for what I want to do with...

    I'm not an expert. It's more having fun by listening to some vintage LPs now and then...

     

     

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    Vinyl record player turntable, where to buy?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    4 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

    https://www.kaidee.com/c77-electric-tv_hometheater/?q=turntable

     

    You want to buy or collect classic high end audio gear ?

    Check out Kaidee.com ... you will be surprised what is available here in Thailand ...

    Thanks a lot for the link. Agree, very surprised... and interesting.

    I just want to buy a "honest quality" turntable and listen to some vinyls I own from time to time. I'm no expert and don't want to go the "classic high end gear" route. It's more about "nostalgia" I guess ????

     

    Vinyl record player turntable, where to buy?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    7 hours ago, recom273 said:

    Not too sure about CNX - I find Hifi equipment a little overpriced here (Although I don’t have any vinyl here) If I were you I would do my research online, go check some shops and then work out the best way to get what you want, maybe book a flight somewhere or order from overseas.

     

    There are a couple of places in BKK where you can check out the turntables, HD Hifi or BKK audio - I have never purchased anything at these places, I found the prices too much, it would have been cheaper to fly to Singapore for a day to pick the goods up from the Asian distributor. I bought my elac speakers from AV Value in BKK they stock denon turntables.

     

    If you need pre-amps there are plenty of compact component amps at reasonable price - check schist audio mani or research chi-fi amps. 
     

    Cables - Ghent Audio offer an excellent service.

    Thanks for your interest as well as your advice. That's the way I was thinking about. First, what I can get at my doorstep in CNX, then planning to have a look in BKK. Then...

    Good to know HD Hifi and BKK Audio...

    Vinyl record player turntable, where to buy?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Captain Monday said:

    I am interested for same reason but first I need to find a stand that fits my decor in the residence I intend to use it in. Most of them are USB. Not sure about the sound. AND if If you want a classic LP player with the phono plugs modern AV receivers and amps don't have a built in line level pre-amp like classic receivers. So, you need to get a preamp. Now I recall they had a ground wire also?  I have about 25 LPs that are not available on CD I would love to play again.

    Thanks for your interest. I'd like better a "classic" turntable. But as I don't know how is the market nowadays, I want to have a look at what is available...

     

     

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    Driver's License Procedures Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    15 hours ago, CMBob said:

    You missed my point.  Yes, going in on or prior to your expiration date will result in you getting 5 years from your expiration date and you'll get the same 5-year time period (starting from your expiration date) regardless of how many days prior to your expiration date/birthdate that you go in to get it done.  What I was pointing out was that you get 5 years from your next birthday if you go in after expiration.  That's what I (and many friends) have done in CM and we've essentially gotten an almost 6 year license (6 years less the number of days since your expiration/birthdate).  Maybe that's changed in the interim (it's been a year or so since I pulled that trick).

    Ah! Oh! Errrr... Yes I completely missed your point, my bad. And now that I understand it, this may explain why my wife five years ago got a 6 years extension. As her birth date is on the 8th of August and mine on the 14th, five years ago we decided to apply for our 5 years to 5 years renewals both on the 10th of August (bills still in some folder here at home). As she applied 2 days after the expiring date she got a 6 years extension (less 2 days) until the 8th of August 2018, while I being 4 days before I only got a "regular" 5 years extension until the 14th of August 2017.

    Great you made this point clearer to me CMBob. It well may explain the above...

    Thanks for that.

     

     

    Driver's License Procedures Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    My previous post above from July 27th could "drive" into big mistakes, sorry. So, please forget it, and as posted earlier by eyecatcher here is an official copy of the papers needed to apply for a 5 years to 5 years Driving Licence extension for foreigners:

     

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    As I had time yesterday, I asked and was explained by a lady officer the difference between Thai citizens and foreigners:

    Thai citizens have just to bring their ID card and their previous DL card(s).

    For Thai citizens a medical certificate is only mandatory for the first one year DL and the one year to 5 years renewal. After that no more medical certificate needed…

    As well, for Thai citizens the time frame is 90 days before or after the expiring date. After that and up to one year only a special fee will be applied. After the one year expired Thai citizens have to go through a new but usual “theoretical signs and driving rules exam” (videos, dias and questions), the initial one being cancelled. If two years more then you go back to zero (exam + driving test)...

     

    I asked the lady if the delays (90 days after the expiring date, one year, and so on) applied for foreigners. She answered a not so confident “yes” after a moment of hesitation. Like if she were not so sure. So not sure myself either, but… :tongue:

     

    As well she told me they processed about 500 application forms a day, including new DLs and DL extensions. Sure, that’s a lot!

     

    Driver's License Procedures Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Hi all,

    My turn for a report for my 5 years to 5 years DL extensions (car + motorbike) yesterday Thursday the 3rd of August…

     

    Previously, Residence Certificate from Immigration Office at Promenada, first floor room 7, done last Monday the 31st of July. Got it on Tuesday (so the next day) for 500 Bahts. A breeze...

     

    Thinking all going rather efficiently from the recent above reports, I first quietly went to the Chiang Mai Klaimor Hospital (on the Hang Dong road about half way to the Transport Office from Airport Plazza) for my medical certificate (5 diseases DL medical check) at 10.30. No long queuing, efficient and kind staff, easy process. For foreigners 150 Bahts (80 Baths for Thais). Out at about 11 and something. Another breeze...

     

    Time for lunch and coffee. Great breeze...

     

    Then slightly before 1pm I arrived at the Transport Office with a confident smile. But there, end of the breezing time: the DL registering central computer was failing from time to time, extending processing and queuing (an apologizing sign on the information desk for the new commers). Sometimes during 5-10 minutes everything stops: no one was able to be called and/or processed…

    At least, at 1.30 I was handled a queue card, did the Color Test, then all the foreigners (about 12) were sent to the video room for the famous one hour training video. No luck…

    A little after 2.30 got back all my due papers and a new queue card for payment then picture and DL card delivery. Got the number 347 while at the time the number 208 was processed. Sigh…

    At 5 and something my number was called. But because of some computer problem, as others experimented previously, the payment process was very slow though the lady officer was very kind and patient. Then picture and DL card delivery in a rush, staff beginning to be in a tired and “nervous” mood, but always kind and efficient…

    Finally out with my 2 DL cards at about 5.30 pm...

    To put it short it has been a global 4 hours process at the Transport Office alone, including a near 3 hours queuing time.

     

    At least I’m now quiet for the next 5 years!

    :laugh:

     

    Driver's License Procedures Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    On 7/31/2017 at 3:21 AM, CMBob said:

    Others had explained to me that there's no problem in going in after expiration (although I was unaware of the 3-month time limit for renewal) and, in fact, they advised me to do it as the new 5-year time period would run from my next birthdate.  And that's exactly what happened (went in two days after expiration and got a license good for 5-years, 363 days).

    Hi CM bob,

    Thanks for your input. But maybe things have changed or evolved...

    I did yesterday, the 3rd of August, my 5 years to 5 years DL extensions (report below) with a 14th August expiring date (in fact my birth date), and my new DL cards show now the 14th of August 2022 as the new expiring date (not the 3rd). So I think there is no more "prejudice" doing it before in the 90 days time frame...

    Well, I suppose :tongue:

    Driver's License Procedures Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    On 6/6/2017 at 11:45 AM, ttkeric said:

    ...

     

    Wife told me that over here, if I were to allow my licenses to expire, they expire. Finito. Back to zero again. hence my Friday afternoon mad rush to the LTA. 

    Hi,

    I was a bit surprised with what you say here...

    I already applied 2 times for a 5 years driver licence (car + motorbike) and each time I’ve been told “better to do it a little after the due date has expired” (but no explanation, just no worry). Have things changed?

    As I and my wife have to renew our 5 Years DL next month, my wife called the Transport office this morning (Hang Dong road).

     

    - Answer from the lady officer:

    You have a 3 months window before and after the expiring date. Up to you to choose, no problem…

    If more than 3 months after the due date, you don’t have you DL cancelled and you don’t have to go back from zero. You just have to pay a “special fee” (didn’t tell the amount)…

     

    - Asking how long before the due date the medical certificate must be issued, answer from the same lady officer:

    If you are going to apply for renewing a 5 years DL you don’t need a medical certificate. The medical certificate is only mandatory for the first one year DL, then the first 5 Years DL. After that, the medical certificate is no more needed…

     

    Ah-ah-ah! A bit confusing, isn’t it?

    Oh well… Better to take it easy...

    :passifier:

    BTW thanks all for your reports.

     

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    Editing-selling a book in LOS, work permit needed?

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Sorry guys, but Yahoo sent all my ThaiVisa related messages to the SPAM folder. And just today cleaning the said folder I found them among dozens of true SPAMs :post-4641-1156693976:

    First time for me. Don't know what happened...

     

    Well, thanks to all here. I understand better now...

    Previously I thought a WP was required, but of course I'ld not work for any company. As well as I have some thai friends here maybe just going the way elviajero suggests is the option...

    Further more, setting a business and leaving now my retirement visa status wouldn't be so realistic just for such a "trivial job"...

    Again thanks and sorry for any inconvenience for this late answer.

    Cheers

     

    Editing-selling a book in LOS, work permit needed?

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I've been living in CNX since 12 years on a retirement visa status.

    I've the idea (only the idea for now):

    1) To edit in my name a photography book about CNX for sale here in LOS.

    2) To print and sale in LOS my own pics.

     

    I'm not good at all about all these visas and permits rules, so please:

    Do I need a work permit? Whether yes have I to change my visa status?

    In simple words: how this kind of job/situation would "work" for a foreigner regarding the law?

     

    Thanks in advance for your time and comments.

     

    What are you eating? (food porn)

    in Western Food in Thailand

    Posted

    8 hours ago, tutsiwarrior said:

    yeah...with pork loin or leaner cuts I usually slather with mustard, wrap in foil and then into the oven...add a little cream to the jus/mustard mixture at the end for a nice serving sauce...

     

    trouble is around here I can't find no dijon and no cream...I make do with the French's spicy brown mustard that I put on my ham sarnies...

     

    I was just down our local market on foot an hour ago, 2 broccoli and a cauli loi baht, 3 blocks of tofu sam sip baht...2 boddles of Gilbeys vodka from the chinese liquor guy and popped into the local convenience store on the way back for 2 packs of marlboro light...always best to spread the business around...

     

    tonight a Lobo green curry paste packet with chicken breast and chopped phallic green aubergine...I've looked the bulk curry paste down the market and gonna havta learn howta use them...

     

     

     

    Here in Chiang Mai I can find the Amora brand french mustard in BigC Extra and Makro:

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    About 200 THB the 440 gr jar.

    And it's worth it...

    :licklips:

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