I usually try several records, some with loud passages, some mainly soft, like violins and some that have vocals. I do mainly acoustical reproducers and listen for sibilants and (lack of) distortion.
Ronald L'Herault Lab Supervisor, Biomaterials Division B.U. School of Dental Medicine 801 Albany Street S203 Roxbury, MA 02119 -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 12:14 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] "Go-To" Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer Hi All, I was wondering if folks have a favorite recording they reach for (or require) when they are testing the chops of a new machine or a new/repaired reproducer? If you have one, why? I'm interested in reasons technical (e.g., wide frequency / volume variation) to personal (e.g., it's you post-repair good luck charm, you like it enough that you don't mind hearing it over and over, you know it so well that you know when it's the machine and not the record underperforming, etc.,). I'm fine tuning my Viva-Tonal reproducers and was just curious if folks had certain "obstacle course" recordings they rely on for testing/inaugurating their equipment. I have none right now and am always looking for an excuse to pick up some shellac. :-) Thanks, Arvin _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
