OK
So you install a new cartridge and you run the HFN&RR test record and you've managed to hit the spot and then....what?
Can I ask which records you then proceed with to really check things out?
Mine are:-
The Who - Who's Next - (Track Record 2408 102 Deluxe) - possibly the finest full range dynamic recording I own. My prized possession. A desert Island Disc. I know this album so well and I use it for general setup issues. If this doesn't shiverme timbers somethings afoot.
The Doobie Brothers - What were once Vices.... (Warner Brothers) - Okay they may not be too cool but this is a fabulous recording. I use this for timing, guitar sound, instrument and channel separation and drumming on the last track side one which is a real 5/4 thrash out tester. If this holds together then we're really getting there.
Pere Ubu - Cloudland - (Fontana) - One of my favourite bands of all time and one of the last albums I really remember as sounding as good as vinyl could before I went over to CD (why oh why oh why?).
This is a big full range recording I use for timing, dynamics and presence.
Can I ask which albums you guys use to set up your decks and why?
I really hope this doesn't go the way of the other threads that have been started out here recently.
Thanks in advance for any kind of response anyway
P.
Posted on: 08 December 2001 by P
Thanks John
Great list! Nice and varied. Excellent stuff.
I'll be honest with you and say that I've not heard any of them.
I will certainly endeavour to try though.
Cheers
P.
Posted on: 08 December 2001 by count.d
The Who - Who's Next - (Track Record 2408 102 Deluxe)
Never heard of this pressing.
Where did you get it from?
Is that the full description or is there any more ref numbers?
The best copy I have of it is the "MCA 180gram Heavy Vinyl - MCA11164. This is remastered from the original analog tapes. Sounds great but I don't know what it compares like to yours.
The Who's "Join Together" live 3lp box sounds excellent.
The Dire Straits lp's sound good.
Guns & Roses live album '87-'93 also sound good.
I like to put on tracks that have alot going on like the above rock albums and test to see if a certain upgrade improves the separation, flow & timing, etc...
Sometimes if you put on a slow track with just a voice and guitar, it sounds great already and harder to pick improvements.
Posted on: 08 December 2001 by P
Hi There Count D.
Thanks for the input - some nice suggestions there.
As far as Who's Next goes I bought this copy when it came out in 1972 IIRC from Bolders Record Bar in Hull - The shop Trevor Bolder used to own and run.
This album has seen major action over the years but it still sounds really great.
Thanks again for your input and apologies for the poor quality of the picture.
P.
[This message was edited by P on SUNDAY 09 December 2001 at 07:34.]
