The Sheffield / Coustic Set-up And Test Disc
Sheffield Lab's 1994 test and demonstration disc is an audiophile's essential reference tool, designed to showcase the capabilities of high-end playback systems. Beyond pure technical demonstrations, it features select musical performances including vocals and orchestral passages chosen to test clarity, dynamics, and soundstage. Tracks like Sonic Demonstration and Glinka's Russian and Ludmilla Overture serve dual purposes: proving equipment performance while remaining musically engaging. Whether you're optimizing your system or exploring audiophile recordings, this disc bridges technical precision and artistic satisfaction.
Item Details+
| Genre | Non-Music, Pop, Classical |
| Style | Technical |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Sheffield Lab |
| Year | 1994 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Sonic Demonstration 9:20
2. Clair Marlo and Colleagues: A Major Technicality 3:17
3. Margie Gibson: The Song Has Ended 1:53
4. Clair Marlo: All For The Feeling 4:05
5. Glinka: Russian And Ludmilla Overture 5:02
6. Michael Ruff: Lover's Mask 6:07
7. Channel Identification 0:26
8. Channel Phasing 0:25
9. Warning
10. Polarity Test 2:32
. Gain Setup
17. Absence Of Noise - All Bits Zero 0:30
18. Pink Noise 5:00
. One Third Octave Band Test Frequencies - Filtered Pink Noise On Center At Minus 15dB
. Surround Sound Signals
. Bench Test Signals (approx. 0:30 Per Track) Format: Sinewave - Level - Channel - Test Type
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