First Track with New Equipment

Posted by: NeilM on 17 June 2002

Hello all,

I have read many posts on the forum for a month or two now. All very intersting. But been scratching my head trying to think of something that might create a useful thread and be of use to me in the future. Whilst driving around Tuscany last week, I had this idea so giving it a shot now. I'm sure I'll find out soon enough if this is any good or not .............

So, you've rushed back home from the dealer / dodgy dealer (etc etc) with your new equipment. Plugged in / installed as necessary. What is the first piece of music you play (and why optionally)?

For Starters;

Massive Attack
Angel - track 1 from Mezzanine.
on CD

Why?

Looking for improved presence of the vocals
Better Separation and spacing of the instruments
and improved Bass depth and control

Essentially, do I get a more musical presentation than previously, am I being drawn more deeply into the track than before?

I thank you all....

Posted on: 17 June 2002 by Pete, Mad Bad and Dangerous to Know

Hi,

I use planet Clair by the B52s cracking track with a lot going on and some great dynamic bits.

Pete Mad Bad & Dangerous to Know

Posted on: 17 June 2002 by Nigel Cavendish

If the audition, at the dealers or at home, does not do it with my favourite tracks, then the question you ask does not apply - I don't buy the gear.

cheers

Nigel

Posted on: 17 June 2002 by Ed R

Hi,
As with a lot of things, it depends on mood but I rate Angel very highly (on vinyl) for new TT purchases or tweaks, along with September Song by Art Pepper (a good jazz all-rounder) or Sad Old Red by Simply Red (and absolutely nothing else by them, I hasten to add.

For CD listening to upset the neighbours, it's currently a toss up between Shake Hands With Beef (!) by Primus or Dr. Buck's Letter by The Fall.

Regards,
Ed.

Posted on: 18 June 2002 by Not For Me

I use Kalidascopin' by Tom Verlaine 12". Voice, guitars, bass its all there.

DS

OTD - Icol Diston Arovane

Posted on: 18 June 2002 by Bob McC

'Chalet Lines' by Belle and Sebastian is the one I use. Breathtaking!

Posted on: 19 June 2002 by dvdkeogh

Ennio Morricone, On Earth as It Is in Heaven, from 'The Mission' OST - jaw dropingly beautiful, powerful and a bit of a handful to reproduce.

Dave

Posted on: 20 June 2002 by Dr. Exotica

I'm still a slave to torch singers - her early work on vinyl is terrific. From my experience, a solitary female vocalist accompanied by a bass is a good test.

Erik