tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53187465046028435632024-03-04T21:25:44.947-08:00Technical SpectacleVintage stereo system test and demonstration records promise to answer these questions and more while their cover designers, unrestrained by the need to sell a specific artist or title, capture the pure magic of stereophonic sound.Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-38079487754766276142012-03-25T18:35:00.001-07:002012-03-25T18:35:39.054-07:00An Audio Obstacle Course (Shure)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-32627617516270677802012-03-25T18:24:00.001-07:002012-03-25T18:33:42.912-07:00Testing Testing Testing (Westminster)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-82364233956244955642012-01-05T22:56:00.000-08:002012-01-05T22:56:54.391-08:00Hi-Fi Sound (Howland West, 1974)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-15736415090976284812011-11-24T16:07:00.001-08:002011-11-25T09:30:35.796-08:00Sound Experience (Capitol, 1974)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-22749071259508853252011-11-24T15:22:00.001-08:002011-11-24T15:22:39.862-08:00The Fisher Fidelity Standard (Fisher, 1972)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-67352687819451384222011-11-24T15:10:00.001-08:002011-11-24T15:22:50.974-08:00Stereotest (Melodia, 1977)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-91509302706498155072011-10-12T11:19:00.001-07:002011-10-12T11:19:42.223-07:00Hi-Fi Test (1973)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHaNkAuPT9OKKNEE_jyuhUgQlzJaIj3fl_qV3u7Zk_X2Ig6iOTgSKNEUgX2W352GBy7nqFADq_mo5BpDAvGrZC8cYyhY9Ang9zIN5zT_CNGBA1hgPScBrbw21FMmB2ZCmpmsNGB476eU/s1600/p33t_erato_hifitest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHaNkAuPT9OKKNEE_jyuhUgQlzJaIj3fl_qV3u7Zk_X2Ig6iOTgSKNEUgX2W352GBy7nqFADq_mo5BpDAvGrZC8cYyhY9Ang9zIN5zT_CNGBA1hgPScBrbw21FMmB2ZCmpmsNGB476eU/s400/p33t_erato_hifitest.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-83917780172122343532011-10-11T23:36:00.001-07:002011-10-11T23:38:24.072-07:00Turntables & Record Care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfcKY9TWM5n3TISq3q4ToW2Hb4K1n4CcCC3tKlsBryS4y9DiJ7c0eJLlZ1ULR0nf6v9ysBWSM0UJgMRP7qp4xWYVq0p7bkwP8xmUPLyyfkOqiP2ITSOQeZ8eGtDDt2bZ052LpuYosE40/s1600/p33t_pacificstereo_1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfcKY9TWM5n3TISq3q4ToW2Hb4K1n4CcCC3tKlsBryS4y9DiJ7c0eJLlZ1ULR0nf6v9ysBWSM0UJgMRP7qp4xWYVq0p7bkwP8xmUPLyyfkOqiP2ITSOQeZ8eGtDDt2bZ052LpuYosE40/s400/p33t_pacificstereo_1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-26649389477830553342011-09-13T22:59:00.001-07:002011-09-28T17:25:45.515-07:00Audiotex Stereo Test Record<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouklzWjVh3AHwPKvZOWqZ6gDOO2q6dCaO6tIg4w6Xe0ZF7dJM9gPqAG7B3F54lkvGYNfmEKaUWstRHEhaAmB1LNjxNSA2rT7akC8oAGnZz-SDyYxFx2QQUf4EvkCpuH1QveEm5ZpNMsY/s1600/p33t_audiotex_blue.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouklzWjVh3AHwPKvZOWqZ6gDOO2q6dCaO6tIg4w6Xe0ZF7dJM9gPqAG7B3F54lkvGYNfmEKaUWstRHEhaAmB1LNjxNSA2rT7akC8oAGnZz-SDyYxFx2QQUf4EvkCpuH1QveEm5ZpNMsY/s400/p33t_audiotex_blue.png" width="396" /></a></div>Back cover copy: Nothing more other than the human ear is required to use this highly efficient and accurate tool for setting up, adjusting, and evaluating stereo systems.<br />
<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-70379288118685915982011-09-05T22:36:00.000-07:002011-09-28T17:27:40.938-07:00Soundscraftsmen Instructional Test Record<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91JGWre2mT668WQX6HYpr1d9QdNmKr3qgUNihqxQudUxOjo4F_Mgz8L8ikXL8c7Ocg1HuUe4O4Uokaxr3RZJhDFc0vSSa4HW6TFDO812EMmuAHzjAEkm0wfr5UHUbLleuupN-nm7rUxs/s1600/p33t-soundcraftsmen_test.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91JGWre2mT668WQX6HYpr1d9QdNmKr3qgUNihqxQudUxOjo4F_Mgz8L8ikXL8c7Ocg1HuUe4O4Uokaxr3RZJhDFc0vSSa4HW6TFDO812EMmuAHzjAEkm0wfr5UHUbLleuupN-nm7rUxs/s400/p33t-soundcraftsmen_test.png" width="400" /></a></div>Back cover copy: A Soundscraftsmen Equalizer connected to your stereo system, this recording, and your ears are all you need to achieve perfectly balanced audio reproduction in your listening environment.<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-85513955159253508362011-09-02T22:26:00.000-07:002011-09-28T17:36:49.391-07:00Popular Science Hi-Fi Test Record (1957)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2vEbkvaF8S1wvWwkFi-eCxdELIdBKpMcVlsAo_w_XzqNPtyQSrzRhG5Vq-pH7O8WOd7JiFWoM6XNrbRHJw4XlDv1edUDE6sw4p3kS7ozMqUIeBrRjwQMB1Q5CM3n9u48UuVS2sVrIJI/s1600/p33t_urania_test_red.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2vEbkvaF8S1wvWwkFi-eCxdELIdBKpMcVlsAo_w_XzqNPtyQSrzRhG5Vq-pH7O8WOd7JiFWoM6XNrbRHJw4XlDv1edUDE6sw4p3kS7ozMqUIeBrRjwQMB1Q5CM3n9u48UuVS2sVrIJI/s400/p33t_urania_test_red.png" width="400" /></a></div>Back cover copy" A unique band consisting of a repeated 300-to-20-cycle glide tone, with cricket markers sounded 50 cycles apart, makes this test record different from any other you have heard.<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-78190006829010984142011-09-01T22:38:00.000-07:002011-09-28T17:37:31.423-07:00New Orthophonic Frequency Test Record<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmngZYVHOAK5YoSawLpvz9IcHUB39hhG20wc_O1zXDuJxw4VNGDRskHjfUaQhT8KEq9d1iWlgZmoBXNnWJG6ndDaOhiYxUZWxSuCRHzxZU53C0CeTJx4Arbx0wI8XNCcH7Tr240wUYLnE/s1600/p33t_new_orth.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmngZYVHOAK5YoSawLpvz9IcHUB39hhG20wc_O1zXDuJxw4VNGDRskHjfUaQhT8KEq9d1iWlgZmoBXNnWJG6ndDaOhiYxUZWxSuCRHzxZU53C0CeTJx4Arbx0wI8XNCcH7Tr240wUYLnE/s400/p33t_new_orth.png" width="400" /></a></div>Back cover copy: In order to avoid the necessity of taking meter readings over a wide range of voltages, applying correction factors, and plotting curves, this record has been recorded with the actual characteristics used in making RCA Victor records. This means that the output voltage will be the same at all frequencies when playing this record on a properly adjusted reproducing system.<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-35055978927566747932011-08-23T22:35:00.000-07:002011-08-23T22:39:22.898-07:00Audiotex Audiotester (1959)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaZ-9olmtxqXn8L2aF6tuI327ZTMLXLORuOl-3pr4EspCIa27QqadqKTAHiQ9Bqc_3E8XyPPAQec-kHGlCOq-J69IQbTm5JoVEOQa1oeXZL_99SDqR28Cv9FR5yivvQjMYu5kFk6xWYQ/s1600/p33t_audiotex_auditester.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaZ-9olmtxqXn8L2aF6tuI327ZTMLXLORuOl-3pr4EspCIa27QqadqKTAHiQ9Bqc_3E8XyPPAQec-kHGlCOq-J69IQbTm5JoVEOQa1oeXZL_99SDqR28Cv9FR5yivvQjMYu5kFk6xWYQ/s400/p33t_audiotex_auditester.png" width="396" /></a></div>Back cover copy: This is the first full range High Fidelity Stereo and Monaural test record made in accordance with Official Standards of the industry. Both the trained audio engineer and technician, and the audiophile will find the Audiotex Audiotester indispensable.<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-82148761181266750222011-08-15T17:33:00.000-07:002011-08-23T22:39:54.322-07:00This is High Fidelity (1955)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oQ03LXO6OiHOSzv85rqZhqlSG62K6xVhzd1t4hNk2-Uyp2k9tzuAdPKJBviFxFCWFYHpyMmyWMH5fy9VVStVKJp9R98NPLDqpvlXXfIR1UsPPF_GrMewkAcAwYGGBn2HIDjWgyotXog/s1600/p33t_vox_hifi.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oQ03LXO6OiHOSzv85rqZhqlSG62K6xVhzd1t4hNk2-Uyp2k9tzuAdPKJBviFxFCWFYHpyMmyWMH5fy9VVStVKJp9R98NPLDqpvlXXfIR1UsPPF_GrMewkAcAwYGGBn2HIDjWgyotXog/s400/p33t_vox_hifi.png" width="393" /></a></div>Cover copy: A comprehensive course in the principles of audio, with tests for frequency response, intermodulation, [and] resonances.<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-36599016803908334882011-08-05T22:41:00.000-07:002011-08-22T17:41:43.993-07:00The Enjoyment of Stereo (1970)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoU2ARwGpyVCMDJ38JuVnuQFuYMxYpKyuPL5ulfGJLIFlDVvUyC7vtWRwkFGDtbDZEnA6X7dUaPB9qNC4_T_TigG6x79DmA-IDnElQqc3DJ687RRkGCwhhe-TwdkNKbTeY_Q670vFPjs/s1600/p33t_enjoyement.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoU2ARwGpyVCMDJ38JuVnuQFuYMxYpKyuPL5ulfGJLIFlDVvUyC7vtWRwkFGDtbDZEnA6X7dUaPB9qNC4_T_TigG6x79DmA-IDnElQqc3DJ687RRkGCwhhe-TwdkNKbTeY_Q670vFPjs/s400/p33t_enjoyement.png" width="398" /></a></div>Back cover copy: Of course, stereo is not an end to itself. We have called this record “The Enjoyment of Stereo” because, <i>given the right conditions</i>, stereo can add so much to our enjoyment of recorded music. And since it is worth taking a little trouble to ensure that these “right conditions” exist, we have devised five simple tests which you can use to make sure that your record player is giving of its best.<br />
<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-68248313102838916452011-08-01T22:27:00.000-07:002011-08-22T17:42:02.275-07:00Audio System Test Record (1977)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLEFC1pDu6CgjYHBQhY2FjkAvSMWxf0_aiG_1szWbeaTWprMNnJebmeu1qfGZwBcy3thXGDtjTLBfJ1L64B_zWsZ34zwlkQcGUe7INItxviVxKaO53iDCrVKmQ9fG_aZKXuB4y1_bVvQ/s1600/p33t_nautilus.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLEFC1pDu6CgjYHBQhY2FjkAvSMWxf0_aiG_1szWbeaTWprMNnJebmeu1qfGZwBcy3thXGDtjTLBfJ1L64B_zWsZ34zwlkQcGUe7INItxviVxKaO53iDCrVKmQ9fG_aZKXuB4y1_bVvQ/s400/p33t_nautilus.png" width="396" /></a></div>Back cover copy: The Nautilus Audio System Test Record has been specifically designed to solve major problems that plague an audio system. No test equipment in necessary and the instructions are simple to follow. Your ears are the final judge in these tests, and the overall improvement to your system is audible and significant.<br />
<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-17503214634113611572011-07-30T21:55:00.000-07:002011-08-02T15:42:32.827-07:00Stereo Review Test Record (1963)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFU8zCht-ED01hKUaUnGNf7i6-83PpRhN-SSRf2c7mEpbbGlB-Zymul784fW_bDGDzVlCi4kz3HqRMRWthVJacyBnZQvO1jllTdC9tzU5plpk14X-IF5mAaHjrWT8NqDDT6E-lqPwzYyY/s1600/p33t_stereoreview_test.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFU8zCht-ED01hKUaUnGNf7i6-83PpRhN-SSRf2c7mEpbbGlB-Zymul784fW_bDGDzVlCi4kz3HqRMRWthVJacyBnZQvO1jllTdC9tzU5plpk14X-IF5mAaHjrWT8NqDDT6E-lqPwzYyY/s400/p33t_stereoreview_test.png" width="397" /></a></div><p>Back cover copy: Nothing other than the human ear is required to use this highly efficient and accurate tool for setting up. adjusting, and evaluating stereo systems.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-7697200643516468942011-07-15T22:27:00.000-07:002011-08-02T15:42:47.814-07:00Stereo Spectacular (1963)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UJxAWiUDVQ6gtLEyZYMQPT6iuYm3qBnevDp2Tu5eHoC6Vmz8yR7cqRm8YvxKRQmHu4R86VmdHOVlTjRZKzI6UMPgqSPxZ6Oyc3Ze-v0ruYfZevSssx3xOKxDxACq1svliFmuaOVlAY0/s1600/p33t_af_stereospectacular2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UJxAWiUDVQ6gtLEyZYMQPT6iuYm3qBnevDp2Tu5eHoC6Vmz8yR7cqRm8YvxKRQmHu4R86VmdHOVlTjRZKzI6UMPgqSPxZ6Oyc3Ze-v0ruYfZevSssx3xOKxDxACq1svliFmuaOVlAY0/s400/p33t_af_stereospectacular2.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Back cover copy: This recording is a tour de force in precision audio engineering. Astounding situational stereo effects have been ingeniously conceived, meticulously recorded and reproduced to provide stunning and dramatic stereophonic effect.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-17987277774599605132011-05-01T09:59:00.000-07:002011-07-31T10:22:20.811-07:00Stereo Review’s Stereo Test Record (1969)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsL5Wii7FpL9fH17nDZWdqzS_IqieCZnP-0HjFEtB9j89w-KoTlv7ENTUjNqgcXUUXiuV8L9vPrukSxEN6MU4nU4ulXH-OI1qYVjEEGXU1UUdCyBuajW8FMLtbIAR14yjn8H_013oMlMU/s1600/p33t_stereoreview.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsL5Wii7FpL9fH17nDZWdqzS_IqieCZnP-0HjFEtB9j89w-KoTlv7ENTUjNqgcXUUXiuV8L9vPrukSxEN6MU4nU4ulXH-OI1qYVjEEGXU1UUdCyBuajW8FMLtbIAR14yjn8H_013oMlMU/s400/p33t_stereoreview.png" width="400" /></a></div>Back cover copy: Consists of half-octave warble tones that permit testing and adjustment of overall response of a stereo system and matching of frequency response of two channels by ear.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-15273041682867475842011-04-01T23:12:00.000-07:002011-10-04T08:53:15.110-07:00Seven Steps to Better Listening (1964)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkebH3zrf1WVR0w56Leir0aVIlkGbmDEjie6M-Bp1S8w7UHTUzdMBpzxZapPMN-hmSZwyTtIBdoppgkRPvlzWQefN7rFq-iYkrGc4KzkHrs3JHqUNh9Gnih8RWFcBt4S_uQvlpGYP5ZXo/s1600/p33.sevensteps_raw2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkebH3zrf1WVR0w56Leir0aVIlkGbmDEjie6M-Bp1S8w7UHTUzdMBpzxZapPMN-hmSZwyTtIBdoppgkRPvlzWQefN7rFq-iYkrGc4KzkHrs3JHqUNh9Gnih8RWFcBt4S_uQvlpGYP5ZXo/s400/p33.sevensteps_raw2.png" width="400" /></a></div>Cover copy: This record will show you the way to achieve the best possible sound from any phonograph—regardless of cost, whether stereo or monoaural—through seven easy steps.<p>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-53304717281993512242011-03-15T23:08:00.000-07:002011-08-24T09:57:05.607-07:00RCOA Stereo Systems Test Record<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgkDutxi4MJLJHprOVxjwVIGzt7XOgneA5T16f1tisFqa6ITDOQgf_FxBqAMDQ8GHNJhWtTSQ0yKOvt9k9SZN0-sXovTT8KChE10XcbSmXG_Pj-WWjw7nDWxUPzM1SJQTymJ5bsocla4/s1600/p33t_RCOA_stereotest.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgkDutxi4MJLJHprOVxjwVIGzt7XOgneA5T16f1tisFqa6ITDOQgf_FxBqAMDQ8GHNJhWtTSQ0yKOvt9k9SZN0-sXovTT8KChE10XcbSmXG_Pj-WWjw7nDWxUPzM1SJQTymJ5bsocla4/s400/p33t_RCOA_stereotest.png" width="398" /></a></div>Back cover copy: After careful study of all audio-test records now on the market — with view to incorporating their best features, and also to eliminate their frivolous, useless ones — the Record Club of America has created the definitive test record.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-60022772413920308122011-02-15T22:45:00.000-08:002011-07-31T10:22:53.926-07:00Give Yourself a Stereo Check-Out (1967)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUKjD1IS0x26Vd0W0hVnAZRXpp_d5f4O0xKh7v6mfpcp8hr0jsjQWokSvWoK6gRP_MMSRnps3fhkt3mmI7xSVSJMYIF9n5UU1QgsRIW8rRbFmj_6CGgjuVVaXE35ME6Fk-wmRHoEOG1g/s1600/p33t_london_howto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUKjD1IS0x26Vd0W0hVnAZRXpp_d5f4O0xKh7v6mfpcp8hr0jsjQWokSvWoK6gRP_MMSRnps3fhkt3mmI7xSVSJMYIF9n5UU1QgsRIW8rRbFmj_6CGgjuVVaXE35ME6Fk-wmRHoEOG1g/s400/p33t_london_howto.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Back cover copy: The aim of this record is to provide a means for the demanding listener to check record playing equipment without the need for such expensive and complicated instruments. With care it can remain a lasting tool, the standard of which will not change with time, whereas the equipment itself—and indeed the human ear—must certainly alter with age.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-76079899619656767032011-02-07T10:22:00.000-08:002011-08-03T11:09:36.419-07:00The “How” Sounds of Stereo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFbjU7XDG8STluFBTCJN5W9kk-UGD9QwVZ6HlRpxeuKv01cZEcBELvifsP-szk4Co-JPQULdrNIXlh8ppqodb9E2LqoBneULbH10jrsxNiGTTe-WwqjKGVvDrbjHzRVH1ukosQ05fb58/s1600/p33t_howsounds.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFbjU7XDG8STluFBTCJN5W9kk-UGD9QwVZ6HlRpxeuKv01cZEcBELvifsP-szk4Co-JPQULdrNIXlh8ppqodb9E2LqoBneULbH10jrsxNiGTTe-WwqjKGVvDrbjHzRVH1ukosQ05fb58/s400/p33t_howsounds.png" width="397" /></a></div><p>Back cover copy: Like any machine built for daily use, your record player should be maintained with periodic tuning. The “How” Sounds of Stereo is designed to help you perform this task easily, securely, and even enjoyably.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-64830935601366745772011-02-01T23:01:00.000-08:002011-07-31T00:19:16.211-07:00The Sound of Sounds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcV2MNIhqG55XMtHV0q4AKA6ztTnunMzdH1zr5TgBUbG110aZwGwSrNxmJqnELtUBGnpH8a0LvU9AnLnAWeCcxYhXGumDSSzjHlmQ5Ww06GMD1WhKevclimN3aGvrfprTroR6ze-UxRDE/s1600/p33_soundsofsound.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcV2MNIhqG55XMtHV0q4AKA6ztTnunMzdH1zr5TgBUbG110aZwGwSrNxmJqnELtUBGnpH8a0LvU9AnLnAWeCcxYhXGumDSSzjHlmQ5Ww06GMD1WhKevclimN3aGvrfprTroR6ze-UxRDE/s400/p33_soundsofsound.png" width="400" /></a></div>Cover copy: This is a sound album. Sound means free from defect. Sound means robust. Sound is vibrational energy propagated by progressive longitudinal vibrancy disturbances. Sound is tone or noise of a specific character and quality. Sound means flawless. Sound means showing good judgement. Sound is that which is heard. Sound means firm and true in texture...to seek and/or emanate auditory sensations. This is a sound album.<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318746504602843563.post-48873283683601863912011-01-30T23:37:00.000-08:002011-08-01T17:50:18.458-07:00Audio Obstacle Course (1973)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnBx3sqVzW0tVcN8FwM5H5gACKq_t4QrradT4GOPkj2RBiyMPHL8PcYchIGwCeFu3lXYZmO089VllSyQ1nqMBcXAOh2tlLZXJzCgzrhX99oIv3CKVqF3A3AjlIHvLGcDYblhDF4UFPMA/s1600/p33_shure_test.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnBx3sqVzW0tVcN8FwM5H5gACKq_t4QrradT4GOPkj2RBiyMPHL8PcYchIGwCeFu3lXYZmO089VllSyQ1nqMBcXAOh2tlLZXJzCgzrhX99oIv3CKVqF3A3AjlIHvLGcDYblhDF4UFPMA/s400/p33_shure_test.png" width="400" /></a></div>Back cover copy: Is your Hi-Fi delivering ALL the highs — and the lows — it was built to deliver? Are you getting ALL the sound you paid for? Is each component in your Stereo System pulling its weight?<p/>Jive Time Recordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05980332477984092505noreply@blogger.com0