vinyl

In chemistry, vinyl or ethenyl is the functional group −CH=CH2, namely the ethylene molecule (H2C=CH2) minus one hydrogen atom. The name is also used for any compound containing that group, namely R−CH=CH2 where R is any other group of atoms.
An industrially important example is vinyl chloride, precursor to PVC, a plastic commonly known as vinyl.

Vinyl is one of the alkenyl functional groups. On a carbon skeleton, sp2-hybridized carbons or positions are often called vinylic. Allyls, acrylates and styrenics contain vinyl groups. (A styrenic crosslinker with two vinyl groups is called divinyl benzene.)

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  1. stevetiler

    Inner vinyl sleeves

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  2. Scooter64

    Vinyl deep track cleaning solution

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  3. the groundsman

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  4. kennyuk

    Which integrated dis best for playing records

    Hi just looking for advice looking for integrated amplifier to play records, not interest in streaming ect primarily for vinyl, I have max budget of £850 British pounds . My list so far musical fidelity a5 Rega Elicit-R Integrated Amplifier Musical fidelity m3si. Be grateful...
  5. A

    Can an AV amp play vinyl?

    I see a lot of posts saying that you need a dedicated stereo amp to get the most out of vinyl. AV amps apparently are only focussed on video processing and obviously can't play audio well. Is that actually true? I have a Yamaha RX-A860 AV amp. I feed it from my Denon turntable via a Rega...
  6. B

    Streaming/vinyl upgrade to include cd player

    Hey folks! I started my hi-if separates journey back in 2016 when I bought a Marantz M-CR510 Network Streamer and hooked it up to a pair of Dali Zensor 3s. My plan being that I relegate my cd collection to the garage and rely on Spotify. I’ve since added a Rega 1+ to deal with my vinyl. The...
  7. reevesy

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  8. T

    Portable recording device

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  9. D

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  10. A

    What was the best advice you got from this forum?

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  11. Camcroft

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  12. MartinH32

    Thinking about getting into vinyl ..... again!

    I've thought about this many times before. I like quality kit too and love the look of the Pro-ject 6 Perspex SB. It's got to look good besides being functional. At £1700 it's right at the top of my budget. It's not got a phono stage so I need to factor one of those in. My amp (Yamaha RX-A3070)...
  13. M

    Record Player + Setup Questions

    Hi Have used this site a lot for TV advice - first time looking at hifi things. I've been considering a record player for some time now but the general cost of albums etc have put me off. To cut a long story short - I've now inherited a substantial set of Vinyls (around 90 albums) and so I am...
  14. A

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  15. A

    When do you know you've spent enough time fiddling with your turntable?

    I've spent the best part of a month trying to learn how to optimize my turntable and set it up right. At last, I've decided that enough is enough and am now just sitting back and enjoying my records ... it's been a painful, but interesting journey, however I've realised that I like how it...
  16. T

    Speakerless system to output through sounder?

    I am using a 35-year-old Technics midi hifi with the output wired to my soundbar. I ditched the speakers when I acquired the soundbar. Because of space considerations, I am looking for a replacement system that will still output to my soundbar but take up less space in our living room. I...
  17. A

    Anyone digitising their vinyl and, if so, what's the best way

    As I'm now getting back into vinyl, I'm starting to collect some old LPs that aren't on iTunes or CDs. I wondered what the best way to convert them to digital media would be. Right now, I am using the built-in USB recording facility in my Denon DP-450USB. It works OK, but I guess it is using...
  18. happychappy69

    Vinyl comparison site

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  19. A

    Are AV receivers really that bad at playing vinyl?

    I have a denon turntable, an AT VM95ML catridge, a rega fono MM phono stage and a Yamaha RX-A860 AV receiver. I actually quite like the sound that is ultimately produced by this setup. A lot of people have recommended that I buy a dedicated amp for vinyl playback and use the pass-through mode...
  20. S

    My late dad's hifi (and recording tapes on to mp3)

    Excuse my ignorance; I am the first to admit I'm completely out of my depth here. I've also got so much to deal with (he was rather a hoarder) on top of an unexpected house move so I just can't see the wood for the trees at the moment. My late dad was very much into his music, especially in his...
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