Dine-In Records is a local online record store with a decent collection of albums. I’ve previously posted about two other local stores, Vinyl Destination and Misfits and although Dine-In has a smaller collection than both of those, the three combined give you a larger variety of albums to choose from. Prices start from KD10 and you can check out their collection on their website dineinrecordskw.com
Of course, if you want older or used records you still have the option of the Antique Basement.
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I remember their first reddit post!
One thing I’m lowkey concerned about the legality of selling vinyls with explicit covers. Not an issue with me, but we all know how close-minded Kuwait can be.
I’m getting one of those Hybrid Moments finding this out Mark. Thanks.
I’m genuinely going to ask: what makes vinyl special other than being a collectable item? What makes it better (or different) than listening to FLAC or 320 kbps music files?
Does the music actually sounds better?
It’s mostly aesthetics and a desire to be old-fashioned, like cassettes in this world of digital music streaming. Also makes a fun wall decor. They do make a pop and hissing noise which sounds like foam on the ears, which some people actually like.
Other than one garbage experience with another online store, I have used dineinrecordskw exclusively here in Kuwait and they are absolutely brilliant. Updated their packaging and superb service which can be hard to come by at times. They are also the best value for money……..by a long way.
Want to leave a response to whether vinyl sounds better. Hi-Res tracks, FLAC and ALAC all sound amazing, and it might be the placebo effect, but I feel vinyl does sound that little bit fuller and more natural. Guitars have more snap and texture, drums a little more kick and vocals sound a little more like they’re there in front of you.
It also makes a massive difference when it comes to what you are playing your vinyl records on. These little suitcase models with the speakers built in are not going to make anything sound good. It’s really starting to hurt seeing these all the time. I’d love to make people more aware of the benefits of a decent wee record player and a set of stereo speakers.
There isn’t much in the way of higher end audio here in Kuwait which is quite sad. Loud is what a lot want but with such a consumer market here, proper Hi-Fi equipment, I feel would do really well. We will just have to wait and see.
Local market for proper hi-fi equipment is pretty decent plus you can always order something specific online.
https://248am.com/mark/shopping/home-sound-system-upgrade-kuwait-guide/
Thanks for this, great review!
Cezar at Al Rai and Brando at the Avenues know their stuff quite well 🤙🏼
Yeah, I suppose after reading this, there are quite a bit. I think it’s because I was looking for Cambridge Audio, Naad, Schiit, ELAC and some other brands and I wasn’t finding them. Also, I’d love to see an actual Hi-Fi store here.
Can’t argue with KEF at all, I’m loving their sound! You have a great system with the R7s 👌🏼
If you ever get a chance to listen to the blades in the avenues, that is life changing haha
The blades I think are 50% off at the moment but obviously still crazzyyyy expensive lol
I know but so much cheaper than ANYWHERE else in the world. That’s the dream and still another 1000 or so to power them properly.
Ah well……..happy listening during this weird period of life 🤙🏼