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Experiments in Turntable Tweakage (AB comparison)
« on: September 08, 2015, 04:38:04 AM »

So here is the official Changstar Vinyl Reference Track, I've Got Mine, the Extended Cut from the most darn-swingity group of gringo reggae gurus to grace this great Earth.

Each track is a rip with the same exact system and recording chain, but with a very specific tweak being done to the turntable on each. It's actually not hard to notice if you know what to listen for. Overall I was surprised by the results, and I was going into it sighted. +10 to anyone who can guess the tweak in question and +20 to the pirate who can guess which is which.

For parity sake, everyone should give this a go on a 24/96 DAC. I need some honest feedback to see if tweak in question is worth doing. Also, be wary. Files are large.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-3pLmbfKrznfmJSWngwY1BvMFladm5nSnVORERVVGJKd0E2Nno2SVZpVGF1a0xNLU1jUmM&usp=sharing
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Re: Experiments in Turntable Tweakage (AB comparison)
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2015, 08:21:18 PM »

Will check it out when I get home.
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Re: Experiments in Turntable Tweakage (AB comparison)
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Re: Experiments in Turntable Tweakage (AB comparison)
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2015, 12:35:13 AM »

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Yup, it's got more of that tonal and dynamic compression as I like to call it. It's got that more forgiving sound some people like in their headphones and speakers. I'll refrain from naming brands.
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