Matt The Funk Firm and Houdini the latest offering from Funk.

[matodono1]

Initial thoughts are that it certainly makes a difference. The question is if you like that difference.
The difference on a recorded file is obvious.

I have done two short needle drops. One with a Houdini, and one without.

File 1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oem...ew?usp=sharing

File 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1et6...ew?usp=sharing

Which do you prefer?

I will be posting my thoughts a bit later This week after I have had time to listen to what it does, and then remove it, and have another listen.
The needle drops are a quick way to do an A/B as they capture the essence of the difference.

I prefer track two although I am surprised that the bass seems a little less full. But the extra resolution and the leading edge and roll on the drum would tell me that this is the Houdini track.

Now please PM me to tell me if I am correct.

Regards, Matt.

[willbewill]

I prefer track two although I am surprised that the bass seems a little less full. But the extra resolution and the leading edge and roll on the drum would tell me that this is the Houdini track.

Now please PM me to tell me if I am correct.

Regards, Matt.

Clicks and pops left in there so people know it is a vinyl record. I did not brush it down before playing, and it has been a while since it has been on the RCM.

File 1 is indeed the Houdini.

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[WullieD20]

Posted by matodono1 :
I prefer track two although I am surprised that the bass seems a little less full. But the extra resolution and the leading edge and roll on the drum would tell me that this is the Houdini track.
Now please PM me to tell me if I am correct.
Matt.
Posted by CageyH View Post:
Clicks and pops left in there so people know it is a vinyl record. I did not brush it down before playing, and it has been a while since it has been on the RCM.
File 1 is indeed the Houdini.

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Yeah, sort of beggars belief, eh?. . . .

[CageyH]

It's a digital recording, probably listened to on a phone using bluetooth or crap headphones.

What could possibly go wrong?

[WullieD20]

It's a digital recording, probably listened to on a phone using bluetooth or crap headphones.
What could possibly go wrong?

Very true.....(just thought it a wee bit ironic...).

I'm pretty impressed with mine so far, trying different carts and TTs.

[CageyH]

It is quite funny, but they are not the best clips to judge what it can or cannot do.

[matodono1]

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Kevin can you please clarify the cofusion on this post. In contrast with posts on other forums of other tracks????

File 2 is the Houdini as you confirmed with myself earlier??

[matodono1]

Posted by matodono1 :
I prefer track two although I am surprised that the bass seems a little less full. But the extra resolution and the leading edge and roll on the drum would tell me that this is the Houdini track.
Now please PM me to tell me if I am correct.
Matt.
Posted by CageyH View Post:
Clicks and pops left in there so people know it is a vinyl record. I did not brush it down before playing, and it has been a while since it has been on the RCM.
File 1 is indeed the Houdini.



Yeah, sort of beggars belief, eh?. . . .

There is some confusion between this and tracks on other forums. I have asked Kevin to clarify.

[matodono1]

Very true.....(just thought it a wee bit ironic...).

I'm pretty impressed with mine so far, trying different carts and TTs.

Again to be clarified.

[matodono1]

Okay confusion clarified. I am listening on a Macbook air through its speakers and made a snap judgement based on that.

I preferred track 2 although the fuller bass was on track 1 which is one thing that we have measured and that Houdini does and the confusion with that aspect is stated.

If this is what sways your decision then so be it.

I have been honest all the way through and I know what i'm listening to at home.

Do your worst...

Matt.