Get the Most Out of Your Technics or HiFi Turntable

You own a quality turntable and beautiful vinyl records, but are you getting the **maximum sound quality** from your setup? Even the best cartridges, such as Ortofon 2M Bronze or Black, only perform optimally when they are perfectly adjusted.

The **Ortofon Test Record** (also known as **Ortofon Test Plate**) is a professional measurement record specifically developed to accurately calibrate critical parameters of your cartridge and tonearm. Correctly adjusting your turntable not only reduces distortion and *tracking errors*, but also **extends the lifespan** of your precious stylus and vinyl.

What do you use the Ortofon Test Record for?

This vinyl test record is an indispensable accessory for the serious audiophile. The record contains special test tones and swept frequencies to check and optimize the following critical settings:

1. 1. Stylus Force (VTF - Vertical Tracking Force): Check that the manufacturer's recommended stylus force is correctly displayed when the stylus is in the groove.
2. 2. Anti-Skating (Bias Compensation): The most crucial test. Special tracks simulate high velocities to check that the stylus stays perfectly centered in the groove, which is essential for channel balance and minimal wear.
3. 3. Azimuth (Stylus Angle): Use the monotone signals to find the perfect vertical alignment of the cartridge, which is essential for optimal channel separation.
4. 4. Channel Balance and Frequency Response: Test tracks help you determine if both channels (left and right) are equally strong and if your cartridge accurately reproduces the frequencies.

The Specifications of the Ortofon Test Record

The record is of the highest pressing quality and pressed with utmost precision, which is an absolute prerequisite for reliable calibration.

• Type: Test Record / Test Plate
• Brand: Ortofon
• Target Audience: Audiophiles, professionals, and anyone who wants to adjust their turntable.
• Advantage: Directly audible difference in sound quality and detail.