{"title":"Test Records","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"64b166fdddfda200e0fec73f\" data-shogun-site-id=\"f6147afc-2a05-406f-ac95-7adbda366cd3\" data-shogun-page-id=\"64b166fdddfda200e0fec73f\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"671954699308d34c1a502ae4\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"big_commerce\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"671954699308d34c1a502b08\" data-shogun-page-type=\"category\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2024-10-16-0839\/671954699308d34c1a502ae4_671954699308d34c1a502b08.css\"\u003e \u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Poppins:600,400,600,400,600,400\"\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2024-10-23-0716\/global-assets-f8818e7aba30f19905fde485053af317a666a1e6.js\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2024-10-23-0716\/add_ons_asset_671954699308d34c1a502ae4_671954699308d34c1a502b08.js\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-c2016cd6-1119-4dac-91a4-a0e8c8652ad3\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-overlay\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-6a66b8b5-6296-43ed-ab59-457b004ab89a\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eAn LP test record is a vinyl record containing various test signals and tracks to assess and calibrate audio equipment, such as turntables, cartridges, and speakers, helping ensure accurate sound reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clearaudio-music-pickup-test-record-180g","title":"Clearaudio Music Pickup Test Record - 180g","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTest your turntable the beautiful way with Clearaudio's \u003ci\u003eMusic-Pickup Test Record\u003c\/i\u003e. Lovingly pressed on the highest quality 180-gram vinyl, this LP includes stunningly recorded musical selections from the Opus 3 label that were specially chosen to demonstrate dynamics, sound staging, depth, and other listening parameters. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe songs include classical, sacred, jazz, ragtime, and even folk music performances. Every single track is a must-hear and a must-audition for your hi-fi system. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTotal Time: 43:05\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980619440301,"sku":"NEW-CLMUPIREC","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45980619473069,"sku":"DEMO-CLMUPIREC","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLMUPIREC_BC-LARGE__59010.1727270841.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778110830"},{"product_id":"clearaudio-azimuth-trackability-optimizer-test-record","title":"Clearaudio Azimuth Trackability Optimizer Test Record","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Azimuth Optimizer Test Record from Clearaudio is a serious tool for getting the best performance out of your tonearm and turntable. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo experience music reproduction at highest quality levels from analog records it is required to achieve optimal positioning of the pickup stylus in the record groove. When used in conjunction with the Musical Surroundings Fozgometer Azimuth Range Meter (sold separately), this LP pressed on heavy audiophile grade vinyl lets you make the proper tonearm adjustments. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981232529581,"sku":"NEW-CLAZOPREC","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLAZOPREC-LARGE__86376.1727272878.1280.1280_e8e27604-b6f2-4a9a-a2d9-953df96db2cf.jpg?v=1778111003"},{"product_id":"clearaudio-speed-strobe-test-lp","title":"Clearaudio Speed Strobe Test LP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEditors' Choice Award - \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy Speed Test Tool for Turntables\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSetting the correct speed for your platter is one of the most important parts of correct turntable set-up. Clearaudio's Clearaudio Speed Strobe Test Disc (aka Stroboscopic Speed Test Record) accurately measures the real-time speed of your turntable. Place the Record on your platter, and set your turntable in motion. If the lines on the disc stay in place and do not go forward or backward, your speed is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Stroboscopic Speed Test Record includes 'bands' for testing both 33-1\/3 rpm and 45 rpm. The back of the disc contains a scale for use with Clearaudio's Clearaudio Speed Strobe Light (optional purchase, not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClearaudio's Clearaudio Speed Strobe Test Disc won an Editors' Choice Award from \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Featuring grooves that create the additional stylus drag necessary to accurately measure your turntable’s speed – while at the same time doubling as a cartridge break-in device – Clearaudio’s Strobo-disc and Strobe Light are great tools for the serious vinyl junkie.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExact Speed Adjustment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clearaudio Speed Strobe Test Record satisfies the highest demands for an exact speed adjustment for turntables. Dramatic sound improvements can be reached only with exact calibrated speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo adjust the exact speed, choose the side for 50 \/ 60 Hz, or the other side for the use with the Speed Light first. If you choose the side without the Speed Light source, you can use the regular light source for the installation, either 50 Hz (outer scales) or 60 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe big advantage of the Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord is, that you can place your cartridge onto the strobe record, while measuring the speed, as there are grooves provided on the disc. This means, for the first time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing with Clearaudio Speed Strobe Light\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you use the Speed Strobe Light, you can reach an even higher or more accurate adjustment. The 300 Hz calibrated light, used as an external light source is completely independent from possible power line fluctuations, which could influence the result by regular light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 300 Hz of the Speed Light are generated by a stabilized quartz oscillator and permit a very exact adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982769053869,"sku":"NEW-CLSPETEST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982769086637,"sku":"DEMO-CLSPETEST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLSPETEST-LARGE__05054.1727434117.1280.1280_ed4482f0-4c27-4f8c-a258-ba9c4633f70d.jpg?v=1778123940"},{"product_id":"vpi-stroboscope-speed-control-disc","title":"VPI Stroboscope Speed Control Disc","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEasily, Accurately Check Your Turntable Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMake sure your turntable isn't spinning too fast or too slow, compromising the realism of your vinyl recordings. It's easy to accurately check your turntable speed with the Stroboscope Speed Control Disc from VPI Industries. Just put in on the turntable platter in place of a record. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe large, easy-to-read strobe lines for 33-1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM let you know if the speed is correct and make it simple to correct the speed on 'tables with speed control fine tuning. Accuracy, ease of use, and the low price make Stroboscope Speed Control Disc a must-have accessory for all vinyl lovers! \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Stroboscope Speed Control Disc works with turntables with a 60 Hz motor. Accuracy at 33-1\/3 RPM is plus or minus 2%. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983152144557,"sku":"NEW-VP2031","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VP2031_01_2024__49625.1727357721.1280.1280_00f26db0-2368-4d81-ac97-e3d3e78a55de.jpg?v=1778116513"},{"product_id":"analogue-productions-ultimate-analogue-test-record","title":"Analogue Productions Ultimate Analogue Test Record","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEditors' Choice Award Winner 2024 - \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"A Must Have\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn order to create \u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Analogue Test LP\u003c\/em\u003e, Analogue Productions consulted many experts in the field, including mastering engineers, audio experts, turntable experts and audiophile listeners. The result is a test record that reaches an unparalleled level of achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Ultimate Analogue Test LP won an Editors' Choice Award 2024 from \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Amazingly well-conceived as well as manufactured to the highest standards, The Ultimate Analogue Test LP is the new reference in test discs. It’s loaded with useful test signals that are encoded with high precision, and the record is pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePreviously, this LP won Editors' Choice Awards from \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e dating back to 2008. \"The disc is indispensable for anyone who is dedicated to the most accurate adjustment of his LP playback system and thus the best sound,\" notes Harry Pearson, former TAS Editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A 'must-have' for any analog enthusiast,\" reports Robert Harley in \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, October 2008. \"This new disc has been meticulously assembled in collaboration with some of the world's greatest technical experts in record cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNot Your Average Test Record\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen Barry Wolifson from Sterling Sound in New York City called Analogue Productions with the same idea of creating the ultimate test record, he and Analogue Productions' audio expert Clark Williams began to brainstorm and research ideas until they were both completely satisfied with what should go on the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMost of the test records in the past have been made to test a variety of equipment. This test record excludes silly cannon shots, typewriters, voices on one channel and other useless fluff. Instead it specifically addresses your turntable and cartridge. It’s designed to provide the basic test signals necessary to calibrate a turntable or cutting lathe as simply as possible. Most of the signals have specific implications, but it is certainly possible to use them in any number of novel ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The speed stability of this test record is outstanding and below the measurable threshold, that's what it's supposed to be,\" raved audiophile legend Harry Weisfeld, founder of VPI Industries. \"With most test LPs, the speed is erratic caused by off center holes and warps in vinyl. I have over 40 test records and for most functions they are useless. You made a great test LP, I used it to set up and measure my new Rim Drive and without it most of the testing would have been useless. It's unbelievable, there is no wavering.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"My Highest Recommendation\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I have to give my highest recommendation to this record – a must have for any audiophile!\" reports Dr. Christian Feickert, founder of Feickert Analog Products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe tracks include reference tones, frequency sweeps, VTA adjust, wow and flutter test, anti-skate test, pink noise, silent groove, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Analogue Test LP\u003c\/em\u003e was pressed at Quality Record Pressings on 200 gram vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn Audiophile Favorite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"To compare with my previous Ultimate Analogue test LP. I also have Cardas Mk1 and Hifi News Record Mk1, but of these three I rate the Ultimate Analogue test LP as most useful,\" reports TA, \u003cem\u003evinylengine.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 5, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The one from Analogue Productions, The Ultimate analogue test LP,is very good and I believe still available for $50 new,\" observes monkeyboy \u003cem\u003evinylengine.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 22, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analogue Productions","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983469797549,"sku":"NEW-ACUATEST","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983469830317,"sku":"DEMO-ACUATEST","price":28.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/acuatest-large__22161.1694719734.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778135376"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-frequency-sweep-and-burn-in-record-mk-ii-lp","title":"Cardas Audio Frequency Sweep and Burn-In Record Mk II LP","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStereophile Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Recommended Component\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLeave it to George Cardas to keep your turntable-based system at peak performance with a cutting-edge tool for system set-up, diagnostics, and maintenance. Produced by George Cardas and mastered by Stan Ricker, the Cardas Frequency Sweep and Burn-in Record includes all the essential standard tones plus relative and absolute polarity checks along with vocal channel identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo combat accumulated magnetic grunge, George provides a trio of frequency sweep tracks that ultrasonically clean the cartridge stylus and degauss the entire system. 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The sleeves are sized just large enough to provide a close fit, while allowing enough room to accommodate gatefold jackets. They are an absolute necessity for anyone who cares about their vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYou Will Never Be Tempted to Take These Off\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePut a MoFi Archival Ultra Clear Outer Record Sleeve on your favorite LP cover, and you'll never be tempted to remove it. The jacket will remain safe, and you'll be able to see the artwork and text clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhether a jacket is in mint condition or slightly worn, this solution will help prevent deteriorations in quality. 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