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Michael Fremer, the senior contributing writer to Stereophile Magazine and an expert in all things analog, presents his Practical Guide to Turntable Set-Up! Shot in his listening room, Fremer sets up a Project RM-5 (known outside the U.S. as the RPM-5),
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
If you have ever wondered how to set up your turntable so your vinyl sounds like it is supposed to sound, this video is an enourmous help. Written, acted and produced by Michael Fremer, one of the very few Vinyl Gurus I have ever seen who can communicate and is listenable - and watchable. This video is both very informative and entertaining. Apart from the setting up of three turntables in three different price classes, all of which he does very well. Michael gives a short introduction to diferent LP qualities, from "Virgin" vinyl - British, to "Streetwalker" vinyl - American. And, during the various set-ups, he admonishes us, the watchers, to "don't go crazy" during set-up. At the end of the video, he introduces us to his personal turntable, the Continuum Audio Labs "Colibri". Said piece of equipment costing around USD 100,000. Michael, when it came down to it, "went crazy".
Very, very highly recommended.
Very, very highly recommended.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Sohmer
Anybody who is familiar with Michael's work knows he is a staunch supporter of analog and is a walking encyclopedia of the many options for acquiring vinyl LP's and turntables. But what's surprising about this disc is not his breadth of knowledge or willingness to share it, but the fact that he can make a potentially dry subject thoroughly entertaining. Music lovers will gain a lot from this disc, including a whole lotta (intentional) laughs. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21st Century Vinyl: Michael Fremer's Practical Guide to Turntable Set-Up
January 9, 2007
By G. Papalardo
I enjoyed watching this video, Mr. Fremer even showed how to
set up my turntable the VPI Scout. Before this video my turntable
set up knowledge was limited at best. The next time I buy a new
cartridge I will be setting up my turntable myself...
set up my turntable the VPI Scout. Before this video my turntable
set up knowledge was limited at best. The next time I buy a new
cartridge I will be setting up my turntable myself...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice TT setup guide!
Michael Fremer is very funny and is crazy about TT, I recommend this dvd to those that are beginning in this wonderful vinyl world!
Published 11 days ago by Miguel Villarreal
4.0 out of 5 stars
Essential-- But Annoying
Like many people my age (30), my exposure to vinyl was limited to playing around with my mom's collection and her el-cheapo all-in-one turntable/cassette/CD/radio unit when I was... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Burnley Bell
2.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly Amateur Production
Let me start by saying I love LP playback. I have spent a lot of time and money putting together a fairly transparent analog front end. So I'm in the choir as they say. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Arise Therefore
1.0 out of 5 stars
Uninformative
Like the other guy said, why bother? I unfortunately PAID for both of these useless DVDs and Mickey won't give me a refund, claiming he didn't sell em, but in a different page he... Read more
Published on December 23, 2009 by Carl E
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learning to be handle the vintage
21st Century Vinyl gives you an explanation and education about the analog recording technology that can still compete and often surpass digital recording methods. Read more
Published on June 29, 2009 by H. Davis
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why bother?
I find it astonishing that people still fiddle around with snap, crackle and pop vinyl when there are available, in their thousands, CDs which provide high quality audio... Read more
Published on February 13, 2009 by Roy S
3.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Way Out
Having been away from vinyl for many years, I needed help in setting up my newly purchased turntable. Yes, there was at least 10 minutes of useful information. However, Mr. Read more
Published on January 8, 2009 by M. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes it simple
21st Century Vinyl is a must have for anyone with a turntable.
It meticulously takes each step in the set up process and fully explains it on three popular, or at least,... Read more
It meticulously takes each step in the set up process and fully explains it on three popular, or at least,... Read more
Published on April 25, 2008 by Aussie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enlightenment
I have been a music fan forever. But I was always upset by the results I got from record players/turntables. Read more
Published on February 15, 2008 by Perry Noblett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative and funny
I liked this dvd. Michael Fremer is very funny and obviously loves vinyl. He shows you three turntable setups as well as goes over the history of the format. Read more
Published on October 27, 2007 by Clinton Buhler
