Rob41

I just want to thank Mark for all the work he did on this project, and thank him for mailing me a set. I just got it in the mail and in a few minutes I'll get to check out the tunes. Thanks so much Mark! -Rob

Really great job putting this reference music together Mark. I'd love to get a copy and would be happy to pay for any costs to be able to get a set of the discs. I'll PM you. Rob

Thanks Don, I'll contact Mark.

Wow, that's a great list and reference discs! I see why I didn't find it but I'll still throw out a...DoH! Is that Ontario Rod that donated the lightscribe drive? Really glad if he's still here. So what do I need to do to get a copy? Looks like a great reference set.

First let me apologize if this has already been discussed, but after searching here and on google I couldn't find anything. Okay, so I figured everyone has a favorite track or tracks they like to use to demo gear or their own system. Perhaps we can add some really good material to our own list of test music. I'll start by saying that the Eagles Hotel California seems to work well for me. I like the delicate plucking of the strings, the taping of the cymbols and although the bass notes aren't the deepest, they do impact with authority with a precise attack. I find the dynamics of Hotel California surprisingly good considering it's age. My version has been remaster so that may be a factor. So what is/are your favorite tracks for testing?

Eagles-Hotel California

All I've noticed is the soundstage seems to be more encompassing. It's like the sound is coming less from the speakers and there is more of a sound stage. One thing to note though is my crummy listening space. The speakers are about 7' apart and are about 12' away from me. They are also against a wall and slightly under a ledge. Not optimal for sure. I do like them but a lot of others talk about the criticality of the crossover point for these.

Yeah, they are Dayton pro series woofers. I chose them because their high power handling, high spl and 4 ohm impedance. I did rework and add damping material so the sound from them isn't as colored. I ended up with a total impedance of 6 ohms on each cabinet.

I just finished the mods I wanted to make to my Cerwin Vega PD-3's and I'm loving the improvements. Last summer I had replaced the original woofers with higher quality woofers and replaced the under par falling apart damping material with new. Yesterday I replaced the small wiring going to the crossovers and from the crossovers with better quality 12g wiring. Then I added a pair of Dayton planar tweeters. I just left the original tweeters in place since that part of the cabinet is separate from the woofer part of the enclosure. All of the drivers besides the woofer are sealed anyway. I am so pleased with the results. They have handled everything my M1.0t MkII Opt2 can dish out several times now as one might expect from an upper end pair of CV's, but now they do it with a much more refined and controlled delivery. Prodigious power with a dose of audiophile refinement. It's actually very infrequently that I crank it up that much for most of my normal listening, and it's nice to know my gear isn't even breaking a sweat. The sound is so detailed and clear. Thanks again Rich for the great work on the Mk II. Between that amp and my reworked speakers I'm in heaven.

Welcome Bob. Thanks so much for stopping by the forum. It's great to see you and the "Bobfather' collaborating on such wonderful audio gear. I am, and I'm sure everyone else here, are thrilled to have you visit our site and hope you'll stop by to "hang out" with us enthusiasts. Best of luck with the new venture!

Sadly, no. IMO it would have been the most memorable Super Bowl performance of all time if he had.

A lot more than the recording process and politics of music has changed. I seriously doubt Janis Joplin or Skynyrd would have botched the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.

That's some really beautiful woodwork!

Welcome aboard Sanford! Since you've been lurking a while, I'm sure you know there are a lot of good people here with a great deal of good advice. Btw, really nice gear you've got.