> The Move from Vinyl to CD
>
> "After some time (I wanted to move to CD in 1997) I have finally got a
> machine that I believe is sonically and technically up to the job of
> replacing the hallowed and much loved 1210. I was originally asked to
> demo the Technics CD deck in New York at the beginning of the year but I
> didn't have the space in my calendar, however after finally getting my
> hands on one I have concluded that I will now switch over to CDs in the
> short term, this will take some time and allow me to road test the
> machine in clubs. Initially I will bring my own, but would appreciate
> any promoters that read this and have budget to either hire or buy, to
> supply 2-3 of them, eventually my technical rider will change and any
> one with questions can send either an email to my office or speak to my
> road manager direct. Please note that Pioneer/Denon or other makes of CD
> decks will not be used, furthermore technical 1210s will still be needed.
>
> I know some of you flat earthers will be upset, but whilst I love vinyl
> its time has been written on the wall for ages and I felt that Final
> Scratch and Albeton live wasn't for me in terms of interface and sound
> quality (although some djs have their own valid and difference
> opinions). In my mind at the moment the pros outweigh the cons, it will
> speed up the both mine and other producers music to clubs (being cheaper
> for smaller labels/artists), the bass frequencies will be fatter and
> stereo (in non bridged systems), the flexibility in mixing techniques
> not available to vinyl (and some computer systems ) are exciting, and it
> uses a standard that is already tried and tested. The only cons that I
> can think of are slower load up time than vinyl and inability of titling
> each CD with vdu outlet to a central LCD. I believe these are not
> unsurmountable problems.
>
> I must also say that this is an entirely professional decision, I am not
> sponsored by this company.
>
> Finally............
> Notice to promo/record companies and artists:
> Please from now on can you send both vinyl and CD of all singles/albums
> that you feel suit the material that I play out e.g.: Novamute, Ruskin,
> inigo Kennedy, Victim, end2end, twilight, 76, turbo, Birmingham Boys,
> DiskoB, Gigolo, electrix etc. etc. etc. Can all CDs please be labelled
> clearly as cdrs without writing/print can easily be lost, also please
> dont forget to finalize, and if it has been professionally mastered
> please label production copy . Only 16bit 44.1 will be played, mp3 will
> be ignored. Finally, if you can afford to, than please send any back cat
> on CD if you know I have been a fan!
>
> Many many thanks
> Dave Clarke"
>
> NEW TOP TEN
>
> 1) Surburban Knight "Dark Journies.. Locutus Remix" (Polar)
> 2) Darko Esser vs LL "Testone B1" (Wolfskuil)
> 3) Dahlback & Dahlback "Forsberg loves the acid" (Turbo)
> 4) Aaron Carl "21 positions/ForTheMoney" (MotorCity)
> 5) psi spy "bake n bite b2" (Pyramid Transmissions)
> 6) Aardvark "Carl Craig edit" (Rush Hour Recordings)
> 7) Chris McCormack "Redesigned EP" (Electrix)
> 8) Jack Haberfield "Through the Looking Glass" (C.S.V.)
> 9) John Thomas "Reissues 1&2" (Maxima)
> 10) Makaton & Bailey "Yesman" (RodzKonez)
>
