As I bought my first record at the age of nine (Stevie Wonder - I just called to say I love you) it could be said to be a little late to get my first record player at age thirty. I was an incredibly bright nine year old but didn't have the vision to foresee the invention of the compact disc. Anyway, luckily for my burgeoning record collection, I now have a proper record player. I'm a little concerned that it has a thing attached called the 'earthing prong'. That sounds like a device that, were it to come loose, could kill us all.
Aside from the worries about fire safety, it's all good, clean fun. I have two types of record. Ones that I have bought in the last couple of years and ones that I bought between the ages of nine and thirteen. Both types are very enjoyable but I am getting a pleasant dose of nostalgia from the latter group. Does anyone remember 'Wanted' by Halo James? No, I thought not. Circle by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians? I nearly cried. Beautiful.
I'm a bit drunk. I never do this when I'm a bit drunk. My sentences go short. Good night.
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The earthing prong, whilst fierce in name is infact a lovely device. It makes sure your gramaphone is earthed (Your amp should have a place to screw it to) and stops you having a low hum in the background when you play records. The low hum is the 50hz frequency of uk mains electricity.
Fascinating Ross, as ever. I have, of course, attached the prong to the amp. It's just a worry, you know? Electricity similar sorts of magic.
I thought an earthing rod was a Viking implement of war - designed to drive earth in the upper torso of an opponent.
Crikey, earth-wise, it would only carry a few grains of sand. Which wouldn't do much damage to your opponent. Unless they were carrying an egg and cress sandwich, in which case you could ruin them.
Oh it's an earthing prong, totally different thing sorry.
Vikings hate egg and cress.
Prefer coronation chicken.
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