Very useful information.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Dead Wax Inscriptions
Collapse
This is a sticky topic.
X
X
-
Dead Wax Inscriptions
Cutting Engineer dead wax symbols… Ever wonder how to tell the difference between different vinyl pressings of your favorite record or what to look for as an indicator of good sound quality in your vinyl. There's a lot you can learn by looking at the deadwax, that blank area between the last grooves and the…Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
________________________________________
-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, Fuuga Mk. 2, vdh Colibri Master Signature, MutechHayabusa, Phasemation PP-500 cartridges
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Transparent XL Gen. 6, Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.Tags: None
- Stuck
- Likes 1
-
Is Barry "Barry Diament?"Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
________________________________________
-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, Fuuga Mk. 2, vdh Colibri Master Signature, MutechHayabusa, Phasemation PP-500 cartridges
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Transparent XL Gen. 6, Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.
- Likes 1
-
Originally posted by MylesBAstor View PostVery useful information.Last edited by 1morerecord2clean; 05-10-2016, 08:15 PM.Turntable: TW Acustic TT with Ref motor & controller; Tri-Planar Arm; Ortofon Windfeld-Ti Cartridge, Harmonix-Combak platter mat & weight; PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp; KLAudio Ultrasonic Record Cleaner.
Digital: Bluesound Vault-2 Music Server & Streamer
Amplification: VTL 6.5 preamp Series II, Pass Labs 150.8 Amp
Loudspeakers: Piega C711 Loudspeakers
Isolation: Symposium Osiris Rack; Symposium Platforms and Roller Blocks and grade 2.5 Balls
Misc: Acoustic Revive RR-888 Low Frequency Pulse Generator, Synergistic Research 12 UEF SE Line Conditioner, Level 3 HC AC Cord and Level 3 Atmosphere power cords, Synergistic Carbon fiber wall plates, Synergistic Research Orange Outlet, Furutech NCF Booster Braces, Audio Art Ref IC, synergistic Research Atmosphere X Euphoria Level 3 Balanced ICs, Synergistic Research Euphoria Level 3 Speaker Cables, Synergistic Research Cable Risers.
Sennheiser HDV 650 Headphone Amp; Sennheiser HD800s Headphones.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Originally posted by 1morerecord2clean View Post
I went to a Fremer RMAF one hour crash course on DW a few years ago and came away as confused as I entered. They should offer it as a college course for credit. I just realized Rush who authored the link is a good friend for many years. Heaven only knows he would have a mind for this and a record collection to go with it.Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
________________________________________
-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, Fuuga Mk. 2, vdh Colibri Master Signature, MutechHayabusa, Phasemation PP-500 cartridges
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Transparent XL Gen. 6, Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.
Comment
-
Some of it-- mastering engineer or lacquer cutter inscriptions, pressing plant marks and lacquer numbers becomes familiar. Harder is knowing how that translates into sonics--
That said, it's hieroglyphics- none of this was meant for the consumer, and a lot of the information has been compiled after the fact by audiophiles in an effort to identify good sounding pressings. I've gotten better at reading this stuff over the last several years, but I still need to do research- and there are mysteries- like some of the Atlantic Records that show GP (Piros) and "Porky" (George Peckham) on the same side. Also, for records that sold really big back in the day at the time of release, there may be multiple lacquer numbers, and those don't necessarily represent earlier v later- simply multiples that were at different plants simultaneously to meet demand. (e.g., Columbia pressed mucho stuff for Warner/Reprise and if I recall the "1" was Santa Maria plant). A lot of the information I've gleaned about the sonics of different pressings is based initially on anecdotal comments, but I will then buy the different pressings and compare them myself.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Any time I see CB in the dead wax you are always guaranteed of an excellent sounding record. Chris Bellman from Burnie Grundman mastering. His work he has done for the Neil Young 1-8 archives are astonishing - vinyl record reissue in analog done correctly
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by Bill Hart View PostSome of it-- mastering engineer or lacquer cutter inscriptions, pressing plant marks and lacquer numbers becomes familiar. Harder is knowing how that translates into sonics--
That said, it's hieroglyphics- none of this was meant for the consumer, and a lot of the information has been compiled after the fact by audiophiles in an effort to identify good sounding pressings. I've gotten better at reading this stuff over the last several years, but I still need to do research- and there are mysteries- like some of the Atlantic Records that show GP (Piros) and "Porky" (George Peckham) on the same side. Also, for records that sold really big back in the day at the time of release, there may be multiple lacquer numbers, and those don't necessarily represent earlier v later- simply multiples that were at different plants simultaneously to meet demand. (e.g., Columbia pressed mucho stuff for Warner/Reprise and if I recall the "1" was Santa Maria plant). A lot of the information I've gleaned about the sonics of different pressings is based initially on anecdotal comments, but I will then buy the different pressings and compare them myself.Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
________________________________________
-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, Fuuga Mk. 2, vdh Colibri Master Signature, MutechHayabusa, Phasemation PP-500 cartridges
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Transparent XL Gen. 6, Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by Metamatic View PostAny time I see CB in the dead wax you are always guaranteed of an excellent sounding record. Chris Bellman from Burnie Grundman mastering. His work he has done for the Neil Young 1-8 archives are astonishing - vinyl record reissue in analog done correctly
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
________________________________________
-Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
-Goldmund Telos 440 mono amps
-Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
-Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
-VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
-VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
-Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, Fuuga Mk. 2, vdh Colibri Master Signature, MutechHayabusa, Phasemation PP-500 cartridges
-Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
-Assorted cables including Transparent XL Gen. 6, Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
-Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.
- Likes 3
Comment
-
Originally posted by Bill Hart View Post
Yep, for the re-do's, but if you can find an LH on an old, textured cover copy of Harvest in good condition, it is worth a listen; Lee Hulko founded (or co-founded) Sterling, where "RL" literally made his mark.
MS 2032 A 31176-2F Sterling LH
MS 2032 B 31177-1V Sterling LH
Dynavector DV20x2L MC cartridge - Genesis G7.1f speakers - Marantz Reference PM-KI-Pearl Int. Amp. - Oracle Audio Paris MkV turntable - Various Morrow & Valab/King cables
Comment
Comment