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Bang &
Olufsen's
Beogram 8000 Turntable
Bang & Olufsen are known around the world as one of the leading
producers of state-of-the-art audio equipment. They launched the
world's first record player with an electronically controlled
tangential arm. Our company uses Bang & Olufsen's Beogram 8000
which was a part of their third generation of tangential arm decks. The
special benefit of the tangential arm is that it helps to secure the
most authentic reproduction of sound from records because it tracks the
vinyl in the same way they were cut.
Tangential Drive system was developed to secure a constant accurate rotary speed. It incorporates a quartz-controlled electronic flywheel, similar to the system used in electricity meters. Like your domestic meter, the system is highly reliable and extremely accurate. It will work all day, every day, and never needs repair. You never need to make corrections in the Beogram's rotary speed and the digital display will keep you informed of speed during play. Because the conventional motor has been discarded, there is no motor vibration, which is also known as rumble, to distort the sound. A unique pendulum suspension system prevented external shocks and vibrations from affecting sound reproduction.
Soundsmith line contact diamond stylus (Needle)Our Beogram 8000 is fitted with the widely acclaimed Sound Smith SMMC 20 CL pickup cartridge which cost a hefty $700. This top of the line cartridge guarantees excellent tracking and minimum record wear because of its low effective tip mass and optimum groove contact.
A stylus brush, mounted inside the tangential arm compartment, keeps the diamond free from dust and micro-particles, thereby enhancing the gentle treatment of records.
VPI HW17 Record Cleaner
The HW17 is VPI's automatic state-of-the-art vacuum cleaning solution for both old and new vinyl. This machine was designed to be used hour after hour cleaning large batches of vinyl without a break. The motors are of the very highest quality with integral fan cooling to ensure a long life for this workhorse.
The principle of a vacuum machine is simple. The record is placed on the platter and the cleaning solution is applied to the surface through the brush and then onto the record. The solution is then worked into the grooves as the platter rotates. This solution is crucial as it becomes an effective degreasing agent that removes the grease which binds detritus to the surface of the vinyl. This assures no harm to the long term stability of the vinyl itself. The cleaning solution holds the dirt and is then completely removed from the vinyl by a powerful vacuum. It's sucked up with tremendous force through the pick-up tube which has a soft velvet strip where it contacts the record. your record is now cleaner than it was when it was new!
This critically acclaimed machine is standard equipment in record libraries such as the US Library of Congress and is undoubtedly one of the finest record cleaning machines in the world. That is why we here at LP2CD Solutions, Ltd. use the HW17 to clean our customer’s vinyl.
LUXMAN
KX-102 Cassette Tape Deck
The Japanese company LUXMAN, Formed in 1925, evolved into an
audio engineering firm known to produce the finest audio equipment
technology allowed.
Our Luxman KX-102 Tape deck features the Famed Duo-Beta amp circuitry;
in combination with the DBX noise reduction it provides dramatic
improvement of sound
quality along with wider dynamic range and excellent S/N ratio. The
KX-102 has the special feature of CTS (Computer Tuning System) to
automatically provide optimum tuning of bias, EQ and tape-referenced
recording level to any tape given.
There were no such words as adequate in the LUXMAN vocabulary, not in
engineering, design, production, quality control, or any other area
which might affect the LUXMAN product and reputation. "The absolute
best" - that was the sum of LUXMAN's outlook when it came to producing
the finest audio equipment technology allowed.
The Audiolab 8000Q preamplifier produces a magnificently natural and open sound with superb resolution of detail and dynamics. The sound produced by the Audiolab 8000 Q is so pure that it allows us to make sure that nothing is added nor taken away from the original sound recording.
All signals are switched with high quality small signal relays and the volume control is a motorized potentiometer. Both were chosen in preference to any other electronic devices that would have introduced unacceptable coloration. The mechanical design and printed circuit layout are optimized to keep all signal paths as short as possible.
Audiophile
2496 sound card
The Audiophile 2496 sound card we use embodies a quantum leap in
computer audio fidelity and performance unequalled by other audio
cards. This critically acclaimed PCI card features premium digital
audio converters and ultra-stable drivers ensuring seamless integration
and rock-solid performance.
DBX
4BX - Multi-band
expander with Logicontrol system
Two words: Impact restoration. The DBX 4BX is the only sound processor
in the world with this capability. Musical recordings never sound
exactly like live performances and this is DBX's
raison d'etre. We can restore the impact of a live performance -before
digitization- with the
4BX.
Here's how it works: when a high-level signal
suddenly follows a low-level one, the difference in level is expanded.
In this way, transient musical attacks from percussion to brass and
piano are emphasized. The result is an exciting impact which
approximates that of a live performance.
The 4BX is also a three-band dynamic-range expander. It can make loud
passages louder and soft passages softer. It will dramatically increase
dynamic
range by up to 50%. Range Expansion is displayed on the front panel by
LED's.
Since high frequencies, mid frequencies and low frequencies are
processed independently, the result is extremely smooth with all types
of music. Its use is not recommended for application to spoken word
recordings.
Dynamic-range expansion also has an important side benefit: up to about
20 dB of noise reduction.
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