Are “test records” usefull with Beograms?

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  • #40124
    matador
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      Hi alls,

      Our beograms do not have (unless I’m mistaken) a lot of (if any) adjustments beside tracking force. No azimuth, no anti skating, no “whatever it is named I don’t even know what it is”…

      Then I wonder if the common “Test records” meant to fine tune a deck are of any use for us?

      #40127
      Dillen
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        You can find test/calibration/alignment records in good shops, on Ebay or f.e. here:
        https://www.discogs.com/search?q=stereo+test%20record&type=all

        Note, that test records should not be bought “used” unless you trust the seller.
        If a test record was played using a bad needle, it could be damaged and absolutely worthless.

        Martin

        #40125
        Dillen
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          Our beograms do not have (unless I’m mistaken) a lot of (if any) adjustments beside tracking force. No azimuth, no anti skating, no “whatever it is named I don’t even know what it is”…

          Eh, what?
          Which model Beogram are you talking about?
          The term azimuth is mainly used with tapedecks, but the angle of the cartridge (rotation and/or parallelism) can be adjusted in many Beogram models.
          So can anti-skating, even if a knob or dial for this is not in direct view.

          Test records are good for countless things.
          Many of the following parameters and properties can be checked using
          one or more test records, – and most can be adjusted or manipulated in some way;
          Tonearm height, tonearm parallelism, tonearm rotation, (& tonearm length for tangential models), tracking angle, tracking force, anti-skating, platter speed, wow, flutter, rumble.
          Also general stylus condition, channel separation, distortion, frequency response (stylus and RIAA) etc. can be checked using test records.

          Martin

          #40126
          Sia43
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            Where can I find test-records?

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