Test record

[Zodia]

Just curious, as to how this test record compares to the newer test records.

I found this at a SA store for 36 cents, so i figured (meh why not?).
Haven't tried it yet since my TT is not currently plugged in.

 

[JonL]

Haven't seen that one. I hunted down a bunch of other test records a while ago, there are very few that are really worthwhile for taking actual measurements (with a scope, for example). Can you post a photo of the back, or any of the technical description that I assume is printed there?

 

[Zodia]

I tried to get as clear pictures as my camera allowed, these were the best i could manage.

 

[Arkay]

Fun, and useful, although a bit "long in the tooth". Some of the more recent (well, later) test records, esp. some of the Japanese-made ones, will do more sophisticated things, and were produced with a higher degree of precision, but the Command LP is quite okay to start with. Use it to get what improvements you can from it. Then when you get an even better one, you can make further refinements to your set-up.

Command records were among the best made for their time, and aren't bad, but they come from before the technology had really hit its peak. Also, because of their age, there may be some real wear on the disc, affecting its sound.