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'Gum Drop Giveaway #85

This week we have an extremely functional prize: One winner nabs a AT-PL50 Turntable and a copy of Passion Pit's debut album Manners with a limited edition Passion Pit poster, all courtesy of Insound. (The poster/CD combo's an Insound Exclusive.) With its built-in switchable phono preamp, the AT-PL50 may be connected directly to your computer, home stereo and to other components that have no dedicated turntable input. It looks like this:

Some features:

• Fully automatic operation
• 2 speeds - 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
• Professional aluminum platter
• Switchable pre-amp
• Integral Dual Magnet stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus
• Balanced tone arm with soft damping control
• Easily-accessible front controls

You already know about Passion Pit. The Manners album cover and poster are pretty different, but oddly aesthetically complementary. Contrast/compare. The album:

The poster:

One winner gets it all.

CONTEST ENDS 05/06/09 AT 12PM EST.

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