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Experiments in Turntable Tweakage (AB comparison)
OJneg:
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
Chris F:
Will check it out when I get home.
Anaxilus:
(click to show/hide)2>1; Cleaner, more clear and precise. Just need the first 12 secs to figure it out.
JRiver 20>Pulse XFi (kernel streaming USB)>Sansui 5000>Logitech THX certified 3" drivers Dolby 2.0
*added spoiler
Chris F:
(click to show/hide)1 is a little mid forward. 2 has more bass. Makes the soundstage in 1 sound more forward, singer and sax is more up front.
As for what you did I am going to guess a downwards VTA adjustment which also slightly increased VTF.
Both are good but I very slightly prefer sample 1 because I like the forward vocals and sax at least with this track.
Edit: Went and listened to a youtube copy. Assuming what I hear is remotely correct track 2 with the bass is the proper tonal balance so clearly my preferences suck.
OJneg:
(click to show/hide)No, I can see that POV. At first I thought #1 was better but the more vivid and dynamic sound of #2 won me over. I already knew which one Anax would prefer before I even dropped the needle
You're close with the guess bit not quite. +5
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