(Part 2) Top products from r/progmetal

If you're looking to buy a new-in-box player I HIGHLY recommend the Denon DP-300F. The upgraded version from Turntable Lab is pretty much the best deal in entry level tables. If that's a little too pricey, the original is only $250 on Amazon. Both variants have been on sale a few times so it might be worth waiting until the next sale.

The next price range with an appreciable jump in quality will put you in the $700-$1200 range. After that, you're talking $5000+ to hear a difference. And that's only if you play your music through ultra high-end amps and speakers.

You won't need a pre-amp with the Denon but pairing it with something like the Schiit Mani would be a noticeable and relatively cheap upgrade that could come later.

It isn't an audiophile table, but the automatic features make it perfect for the casual collector/listener. It's well built and looks slick too. I expected it to feel cheap but it's a hefty little thing.

I run mine through a Mani to a pair of HS8s and I love it. Out of the box it ran records a little too fast but that can be adjusted. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a new player under $400. Of course, finding a vintage player may be the best option depending on your local used market. :)

I've been using Shure Se425 for 2,5 years now and they've been the best headphones I've ever had and tried. The sound needed some getting used to, because they sound very analytic, clinical and kinda cold. The sound is amazingly clear. They are made for drummers, so everything in the midrange area is amazing. The highs and the lows are great, too. If you have a good equalizer or a headphone-amp you can get amazing bass.

Right now I'm waiting for my first custom In-Ears Custom Art Music Two to be made and shipped. I feel like a teen girl waiting for her 16th birthday :D

Fantastic song from a fantastic album. If you like this, also check out their previous album, We're Here Because We're Here.

Look Right Penny isn't together anymore, but I love the one album they did put out.

I also got way into Numbers this year.

mattias ia eklundh is the guitarist and lead vocalist. His solo album, Freak Guitar: The Road Less Traveled is all him and is pretty goddamn amazing. Highly recommend

My first experience with BTBAM was watching the Colors live performance on youtube. I would link it, but I watched it almost 7 years ago and it was split into about 7 videos. I've been looking and cannot find the whole thing now.

After watching, I decided I had to have it and was fortunate enough to find a copy of the Colors Live CD/DVD in stock at a local independent music store the next day.

Link on amazon to the cd/dvd.

Looks like both are on Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/Fables-Mayfly-What-Three-Times/dp/B000PKG7IO/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Depends on where you live, maybe. Amazon has it for $11.99 for the US at least.

http://www.amazon.com/Storm-Corrosion/dp/B007DJUO8O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416777791&sr=8-1&keywords=storm+corrosion

You cant always try before you buy; you can find most of the album on youtube or grooveshark or the like.

Indeed. For anyone interested, check out these or these or these.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/7zidKKzYhHCeU8U17J68QN?si=snUNAWyyTE2ngaamt_VN-g

Amazon Prime Music: https://music.amazon.in/albums/B07WGD7V1B?trackAsin=B07WDBSNN6&ref=dm_sh_ZI6wnMsAgcZ98UIskbWPvOvmn

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/album/illusionist/1476375818?i=1476375829

JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/illusionist---single/yvWA-QfwyDU_?&utm_content=wap:search_results:albums:select_album:click&utm_page=search_results&utm_button=albums

Wynk Music: https://wynk.in/u/Fop9LLTeB

YouTube: https://youtu.be/aNtdOYxtsbg

Instagram: https://instagram.com/obsidian.experience?igshid=4rrugj0xcdz2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Obsidiandjent/

And if you're interested in the story here's a link to the comics but be warned, this first one is really rough compared to the next two series they did. If you can get past some weird pacing issues and not-so-pristine art, you'll still probably have a lot of fun with the story.

If you like this band, you check out the nonsense book they are named after!

https://www.amazon.com/Giraffes-HOW-Doris-Haggis-Whey/dp/1932416978

Also, they have american apparel tri-blend t-shirts in their store. The most comfortable shirt I've ever worn.

https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/giraffes-giraffes

Spotify isn't that high quality either. And screw all the people who don't use it! We should just post an Amazon link to the vinyl! Then everyone can listen to it when they buy it!

https://www.amazon.com/Still-Life-Opeth/dp/B003ZFVI6C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=opeth+still+life+vinyl&qid=1574968055&sr=8-1

Sure, uh...it's in my Kindle library...uh...rummages rummages...Zappa the Hard Way, by Andrew Greenway. Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Zappa-Hard-Way-Andrew-Greenaway/dp/1908724005/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457823472&sr=8-1&keywords=zappa+the+hard+way

Merry Axemas is a solid choice. Guitar, instrumental Christmas song covers.

That one I found on Amazon for about $15. There might be some for cheaper elsewhere; there were a lot of them flying around.

With one of these and one of these usually!

Not anymore...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TLDZ3U?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Although, I disagree.