Pro-Ject Vinyl Essentials is a professional vinyl test disc designed for those who strive for sound perfection and want to get the most out of their analog audio system. This disc is more than just an accessory; it's a precision tool for fine-tuning your turntable, tonearm, and cartridge.
Made and pressed in Europe with the highest precision, this disc allows for a full range of tests—from stereo balance and phasing to resonance and tracking analysis. Developed by Pro-Ject Audio Systems engineers, it embodies decades of experience and knowledge in analog audio.
The name 'Vinyl Essentials" reflects its essence: everything you need to perfectly tune your system, collected on a single disc. This test disc will not only help you calibrate your sound but also understand how accurately your turntable reproduces records, revealing the smallest nuances and hidden problems in the audio system.
Ideal for both home audiophiles and audio professionals fine-tuning analog equipment.
Features and Benefits:
- Checks channel separation and phasing with precise sound localization.
- Tracking diagnostics and the cartridge's ability to follow deep grooves without distortion.
- Detects tonearm and cartridge resonances to select optimal compatibility.
- Evaluates azimuth and VTA (vertical tracking angle).
- Fine-tuning anti-skating and channel balancing.
- The highest quality pressing ensures minimal noise and maximum signal fidelity.
Pro-Ject Vinyl Essentials is a versatile audiophile tool that will help you align your turntable with your speakers perfectly. This test disc will allow you to experience the true depth and spaciousness of sound, revealing musical recordings in all their analog beauty.
Detailed Track Descriptions (Side A & Side B)
A1 — Channel Identification
Checks the correct connection and balance of the left and right channels, as well as the precise positioning of the soundstage.
A2 — Phase Test
Determines the correct polarity of the cartridge and speaker wiring, checks the accuracy of the sound center.
A3 — Cross-Talk Test (L→R)
Measures the degree of crosstalk between channels, assesses the level of mutual influence.
A4 — Cross-Talk Test (R→L)
Rechecks the channel isolation, identifies differences in signal attenuation.
A5 — Tracking Ability Test
Checks the cartridge's ability to accurately track a groove at different modulation levels.
A6 — Tonearm–Cartridge Resonance Test
Determining the system's resonant frequency and analyzing component compatibility.
B1 — Tracking Ability Test
Monitoring tracking accuracy after calibration, preventing groove wear.
B2 — Tracking Ability Test
An additional test for final tuning and checking tracking stability.
Pro-Ject Vinyl Essentials is more than just a test record; it's a true tool for calibrating and understanding analog sound. It helps unlock the potential of your system, eliminate weaknesses, and achieve a flawless soundstage.
The ideal choice for those who value the precision, purity, and depth of vinyl sound.
Tracklist:
Side A:
- A1 Kanalidentifikation / Channel Identification
- A2 Phasentest / Phase Test
- A3 Übersprechtest / Cross-Talk Test (L→R)
- A4 Übersprechtest / Cross-Talk Test (R→L)
- A5 Abtasttest / Tracking Ability Test
- A6 Tonarm-Systemresonanztest / Tonearm–Cartridge Resonance Test
Side B:
- B1 Abtasttest / Tracking Ability Test
- B2 Abtasttest / Tracking Ability Test
