AUDIO SYMPHONY CHECK UP YOUR SOUNDS Rca RVLE-1 &2 Japan Press VG++ TO NM 2LPS
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A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING RECORDS-THE SMALL PRINT
AUDIO SYMPHONY CHECK UP YOUR SOUNDS Rca RVLE-1 &2 Japan Press VG++ TO NM 2LPS
THIS IS VOLUME 1 & 2-JAPANESE PRESSING
BOTH Covers ARE VG++ W/ THE REMAINS OF A PRICE STICKER
RECORDS ARE AS FOLLOWS VOLUME I IS VG++ TO NM- STEREO W/ VERY LIGHT WEAR
VOLUME 2 IS NM
AUDIO SYMPHONY -
Check Up Your Sounds, Volume 1 -
Rca RVLE-1 -
One of the finest orchestral demonstration recordings on the planet, AUDIO SYMPHONY is intriguing in its concept.
On side 1, it presents in four movements a symphony composed by Koichi Sugiyama specifically to evaluate sound.
The first movement delivers the full power of the orchestra, the second
provides texture and minute detail in the playing of solo flute with strings, the third demonstrates the reverberation of sustained notes,
while the fourth is a great test of transients, what with plucked strings, percussive attacks, etc.
(The end of this side also has YOUNG WHEAT, composed for voice and full orchestra, to complete our test, this one great for localization.)
All this is explained in the splendid book enclosed, that actually supplies the score with recording and listening notations as you listen along.
(Believe me, these guys strived for "more real than life" as they put it. And they succeed.)
Side 2 proves even more interesting, by recording instruments in a dry anechoic environment, and then in a hall, so one can hear the differences, tonally.
By the way, the bass drum here is a great test for locating a sub-woofer in your listening room so that it doesn't sound muddy, which this recording is NOT.
Other instruments under examination for tonality and attack, are different drums, hyoshigi, xylophone, piano, biwa, violin, trumpet, tenor sax, and flute.
NHK Symphony Orch./Kazuhiko Komatsu Cond.
Audio Symphony No.2
RCA Japan RVL-
RVL-2 *CHECK UP YOUR SOUNDS Vol. 2 **AUDIO SYMPHONY ++ RARE JAPANESE AUDIO TEST RECORD - SUPERB SAMPLES
RARE JAPANESE AUDIOPHILE TEST LP.
Audio Symphony No. 2 - Koichi SugiyamaTampopo Mau Koro - Koichi Sugiyama
Bridge Over Troubled Water (arranged Sugiyama)
featuring the NHK Symphony Orchestra
ALL DOMESTIC PACKAGES WE WILL REQUIRE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
THIS IS AN EXTRA .80.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS , IT IS $15 PER LP AND ADD $4
ADDITIONAL PER LP
Unless you buy a vinyl record that is SEALED, or in NEAR-MINT condition,there will always be some type of surface sounds, or background noise, known as pops and crackling.
If the LP has been played a couple of times, it can never be perfect. This is especially noticeable in classical records, which have quiet passages.
I know there is software that you can use to clean up your records to record on CDs, if you so choose.
You are buying vinyl LPs because they sound better than CDs, however the pops and crackling come with an LP.
Ratings and Definitions of LP Conditions in order to avoid confusion:
ALL TAS RECORDS ARE LISTENED TO ON MY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS A HIGH END TECHNICS TURNTABLE & CARTRIDGE WITH A SANSUI AMP. I DO TRY TO LISTEN TO SECTIONS OF ALL RECORDS, BUT SOMETIMES THEY ARE VISUALLY GRADED IF THEY LOOK REALLY CLEAN.
Mint (M). Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played or still sealed. I use this rating very sparingly – Cover must be in the shrink wrap for this grade. Some promo copies can get this grade since they originally were never in shrink wrap.
Near Mint (NM). LP cover, inserts, e.g., lyrics sleeves, posters, promo cards, have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable flaws. LP shows hardly any signs that it ever has been played or it has been treated with great respect, cover can be in shrink wrap unless it is a promo copy.
Very Good Plus Plus (VG++). This LP may show some signs that it was played a few times or many times but the LP was treated with respect. LP surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches/hairlines that do not affect the overall listening experience. The cover may have some ring/spine wear and discoloration. Inner sleeves/booklets may have some slight wear. The LP cover may have also a cut-out hole, corner indentation not disturbing the overall condition of the LP itself. Can have a sticker or label attached if it is a promo copy. There will be pops and crackling in the quiet sections.
Very Good Plus(VG+). Conditions as described in VG++ may be found in a more pronounced way on LP for this rating. Surface noise may be evident upon playing, especially in soft and other passages, but not overpowering the music. Wear may be noticeable. Scratches may affect the sound in places. The cover and the labels may show some writing, or have stickers or residue attached.
Very Good (VG). LP in Very Good condition will have surface noise and scratches and it might have one skip, which will be noted in the description. The cover or sleeve may have seam splits, (however archival transparent tape will be used to fix the seam).
Good (G). I WILL NOT SELL A RECORD IN THIS CONDITION.
Also, there will be grading which is in between like VG to VG+ as cover might be one grade and record another.
A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING REFUNDS:
Each request for a refund will be dealt with on an individual basis and please email me so the situation can be worked out.
FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Any item returned for refund must be in the same condition it was shipped in and clearly marked on the customs form "RETURN FOR REFUND" otherwise a customs fee will be charged to me and WILL BE DEDUCTED from the refund amount.
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