VPI Scoutmaster plays Holly Cole Trio - I Can See Clearly Now

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"I Can See Clearly Now"
Holly Cole Trio
Don't Smoke in Bed
Classic/Blue Note records (JP 5006)
1993

*** Introducing the Dynavector DV-20X high output moving coil cartridge! ***

My new VPI Scoutmaster plays Holly Cole on vinyl! This is a re-issue from Classic Records on 200g vinyl.

I picked up a Dynavector cartridge as an experiment because I didn't feel the Zyx sounded it's best on the Scoutmaster. The Zyx sounds fantastic on the Rega P25, but sounded veiled, dull and 'CD-ish' on the VPI. The Dynavector is a much better match for the Scoutmaster's unipivot arm. The only problem with the Dynavector is the high output is to much for my Audio Research tube preamp; when I connect the outputs to my Inspire recording interface, it distorts and pops from being overloaded. I had to used my trusty Musical Fidelity X-LP instead.

I love this song, and I think Holly Cole does the best cover of it. :) This record is a torture test for sibilance since her voice was recorded so 'hot'.

I was listening to the song as I was editing the video and I felt compelled to grab the camcorder and go out and record some nice blue sky and clouds. I thought it fit the song. Let me know what you think!

This video is meant as a demostration and critique of the vinyl media format, the VPI Scoutmaster turntable, Dynavector DV-20X moving coil cartridge, and Musical Fidelity X-LP phono preamp. No copyright infringement was expressed or implied. Please support the artist and purchase their music.
Holly Cole on Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/holly-cole/id22693

Equipment used: VPI Scoutmaster with JMW-9T arm, upgraded mini HR-X feet and 300rpm motor, Dynavector DV-20X high output (2.8mv) moving coil cartridge, Musical Fidelity X-LP phono preamp, Presonus Inspire interface, and Wireworld Eclipse II interconnects. The cartridge was aligned using the VPI alignment jig and tracking force was set to 2.1g.

The video was edited and rendered with Adobe Premiere using the Window Media video 9 codec, 1920x1080 @ 12mbps and Windows Audio Media 9.2 Lossless codec - 100% quality, 96K / 24bit vbr.

Please feel free to leave a comment, question, or critique below. Thanks for watching!

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[lightofsilmaril]

Sounds amazing!!!

[BSD2000]

@lightofsilmaril Thanks!

[Threemicsrecords]

How is a sound of your Headphones, I own HD600 and they sound great, I cannot imaging how good 800 might sound :)

[BSD2000]

@Threemicsrecords My HD 650's sounded very good, very forgiving and warm sounding. The HD 800's are totally different. The bass is more extended without the 650's mid-bass bump, the mid-range is purer giving instruments room to breathe, and the highs are faster and cleaner then the 650's. You can hear deeper into the mix with everything sounding more real, like the skin of drums or the body of a guitar. I'm completely blown away every time I put them on. :)

[Migkiller1971]

Wonderful!!! What happened to my REGA P25 buddy? LOL.. Congrats on that table!! Sounds amazing. I'm starting to edit my videos alittle better. I did have adobe cs3 but I'm learning slowly. I use virtualdub. I have this Record by the way. Maybe I'll do a response video. I think there is someone else with this Song on Utube. I think he had some waterfall effect going on. His sounds excellent also

[BSD2000]

@Migkiller1971 I use Adobe Premiere in the CS4 package to capture and edit my videos.

I seen the video you mentioned, posted by 'ConradJonson'. His video introduced me to Holly Cole and from then on, I knew had to have that album. Last month, I finally picked up a copy for myself. I have the Classic Records single 33rpm release, but I would love to find the 2LP/45rpm release at a decent price. :)

I plan on posting more songs from the album in the near future.

[Naim14082]

Very nice set up and superb sound. 

[pinkrudy]

wheres the vinyl noise? sounds like a cd..

[monkeh88]

thats some amazing sounds 

[dereckvon]

Goodness, I'd love to hear some of my records on such an amazing setup.

[PJDooWop]

Not sure if it's the pressing or the cart, but I most definitely prefer the zyx. The highs are a notch higher with the DV-20X but I love the warmth of the r100h. If you have any doo wop I'd love to hear what would sound like on one of these carts. If not I'd be happy to send you a record or two for shits and giggles.

[narcispy]

This sounds absolutely incredible on my amped Ultrasone 2500 Pros. Thanks for the upload of this.

[Threemicsrecords]

@BSD2000 I guess they know what they're doing by asking so much money for them. It is crazy that I spent less money on used Revel M20 speakers then I could have if I bough HD800. As for headphones, for now I am really happy with my HD600 and Grado 225 and Shure IEM E5. BTW, are you working as a sound engineer, or it is your hobby?