Re: [Phono-L] Go-To Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer
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
Re: [Phono-L] Anyone think this is real?
I vote no. On Feb 25, 2013, at 12:29 AM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: 251234892143 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Anyone think this is real?
It's a real chair with a genuine reproduction decal. Regards, Loran On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 6:32 AM, Steve Andersen ander...@tampabay.rr.comwrote: I vote no. On Feb 25, 2013, at 12:29 AM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: 251234892143 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00
I have bought it five times already and he still has not sent it to me... I am going to have to stop this. Dave From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, February 24, 2013 10:29:42 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 That same guy has offered to sell this Berliner many times before... could it be a SCAM??? (yes, it could/is) Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:19:19 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 Here's another great eBay deal, get it before it is gone! Berliner trademark phonograph for only $350.00 Buy It Now! Ebay item 121072345171. Of course it is located in Lithuania, and also he only has 1 feedback rating John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00
I got it this time Dave, and just to make sure I get it I am sailing to Nigeria to meet him at his winter home. John Robles Sent from my iDon'tknow On Feb 25, 2013, at 12:43 PM, David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I have bought it five times already and he still has not sent it to me... I am going to have to stop this. Dave From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, February 24, 2013 10:29:42 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 That same guy has offered to sell this Berliner many times before... could it be a SCAM??? (yes, it could/is) Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:19:19 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 Here's another great eBay deal, get it before it is gone! Berliner trademark phonograph for only $350.00 Buy It Now! Ebay item 121072345171. Of course it is located in Lithuania, and also he only has 1 feedback rating John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00
I have to go to Nigeria too. Seems like a guy with the same name there died and left a bunch of unclaimed money. I am a nice guy, so I am going to help them out... Dave From: John9ten john9...@pacbell.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, February 25, 2013 4:13:17 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 I got it this time Dave, and just to make sure I get it I am sailing to Nigeria to meet him at his winter home. John Robles Sent from my iDon'tknow On Feb 25, 2013, at 12:43 PM, David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I have bought it five times already and he still has not sent it to me... I am going to have to stop this. Dave From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, February 24, 2013 10:29:42 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 That same guy has offered to sell this Berliner many times before... could it be a SCAM??? (yes, it could/is) Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:19:19 -0800 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00 Here's another great eBay deal, get it before it is gone! Berliner trademark phonograph for only $350.00 Buy It Now! Ebay item 121072345171. Of course it is located in Lithuania, and also he only has 1 feedback rating John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Berliner Gramophone only $350.00
Sorry Dave, the guy in Nigeria is sending all his extra money to me. I already sent him $2000 for extra expenseshe-he-he Ron ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Go-To Recording for Testing a New Machine / Reproducer
For Orthophonic or Viva-tonal phonographs, use earlier electrically-recorded 78s that were made for the machines vice-versus, say pre-1930, before electrical reproduction came into wide use companies, Victor especially, started employing recording curves that it would be impossible to compensate for with acoustical reproduction. I like good late 1920s dance band Scroll label Victors or Viva-tonal Columbias.In England Europe, electrical reproduction was less quickly put into widespread use than in the United States so European 78s from the 1930s were recorded without such extreme recording curves these too ought to play well acoustically. Anthony Sinclair offered the local antique phonograph repairman helpful hints on restoring my large Viva-tonal it plays beautifully. Good luck with your Viva-tonal soundbox! -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Arvin Casas Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 11:14 PM 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
