[Vinyl/LP] BEN WEBSTER: STARDUST (Live) - Peerless K221Q with Ortofon SPU & Thorens TD-124

■ The video I posted on YouTube was recorded on my cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra), so the sound quality has dropped considerably, therefore, don't expect hi-fi sound quality from this video.
I don't want to infringe the copyright of music. So I don't directly extract (rip out) music from LP or CD media, nor do I directly upload downloaded streaming music.
This video is just for validating the synergy of the instrumental combination of audio devices and referencing the nuances of music playback.
The actual sound with my audio system is much better than the recorded sound in this video.

# MEDIA  (Vinyl/LP)
- Title: Stardust
• Hoagy Carmichael
- Artist: BEN WEBSTER (1909-1973)
- Album: BEN WEBSTER STARDUST
• DELUXE DOUBLE-DISC 45 rpm 200g VINYL
• The new and rare collection of tracks on this album is a thoughtfully chosen compilation from Ben Webster’s European period (1964-1970). The offer to play for a month at Ronnie Scott’s Club in London in late ‘64, marks a turn in Ben Webster’s career as he settled in Northern Europe, where he spent the rest of his life.
• The tracks in this album present a window to that very important period in Webster’s career.
• 2xHD VINYL, DELUXE EDITION FROM ORIGINAL ANALOG MASTER
• 2xHD MASTERING: RENÉ LAFLAMME
• 2xHD EXECUTIVE PRODUC ER: ANDRÉ PERRY
• Ⓟ 2024, Made in Canada
• 2023 Ⓒ Pidelio Technologies Inc.
• 2xHD.com, Catalog # 2xHDRE-V1242
• 2xHD MASTERING LAB: The 2xHD FUSION MASTERING SYSTEM is an innovation in audio restoration for a virtual audio reality.
In the constant evolution of its proprietary mastering process, 2xHD has progressed to a new phase called 2xHD FUSION, intergrating the finest state-of-the-art analog Nagra-T tape recorder modified with high-end tube playback technology, wired with OCC silver cable for better transparency and 3D imaging.
2xHD VINYL are sourced from first generation analog recordings without any digital corruption.
The cutting is done at Bernie Grundman Mastering Lab on tube cutting equipment.

# ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
- Cartridge: Ortofon SPU Meister Silver
- Tonearm: Ortofon RF 309
• Stereo, a.k.a. RFG-309, early 60's original
• Very very rare stereo RF 309 tonearm for SPU G type (G shell)
• It is a phantom arm that was manufactured in a very small number at the request of G shell users
• This RFG does not have a monaural type
• This RFG-309 can be said that the highest peak for G shell cartridges
• The tone is sharper in focus than the RMG-309 original, and the thickness is further added, and it can be said that there is no rubbing feeling
- Tonearm base and lifter: Jinsun Audio
- Turntable: Thorens TD-124 II (1968, modified)
• Replaced the turntable platter with heavyweight steel platter for TD-124 MK I
- Phono cable: DIY (van den Hul / Neumann cables with WBT connectors)
- Step-up transformers: Peerless K221Q (Altec / Peerless K-221-Q)
• DIY Wiring & Casing
- Phono stage: Audio Research Reference Phono 3 Phono-Stage
- Pre amplifier: Audio Research Reference 5 SE
- Power amplifiers: Audio Research Reference 250 Monoblock
- Speakers: ATC SCM 150 PSLT
- Accessories:
• Powertek Automatic Voltage Regulator
• Silverback Audio Power distributor
• Hotdog Isolation Platform (HIP)
• HIFISTAY Mythology Audio Rack
• Hotdog Carbon Mat 1.31
• Hotdog Gaeddongyee Insulators

■ This video was uploaded to this YouTube repository for my audio system's matching test for the devices and parts. I shared it in accordance with relevant laws for fair non-commercial use. 

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[xhdfusion]

Great video and details about the Vinyl, thank you. Rene Laflamme 2xHD

[henni]

Klasse, vielen Dank! Vermittelte mir einen direkten Eindruck und daraufhin gleich bestellt. Liebe Ben Websters Kunst. Wird auf meiner Hifi Anlage (Großartiger Dreher mit Röhren-Phono, LS 3/5A mit zwei REL Subs und SE Röhrenverstärkung) auch sehr sehr gut klingen. Freue mich sehr! 🤩