[LP] MARK KNOPFLER: THE LONG ROAD (from the film CAL) - Koetsu Black (original), Kenwood L-07D

 MEDIA (Vinyl/LP) □ Title: THE LONG ROAD • Composer: MARK KNOPFLER □ Musicians: • MARK KNOPFLER (Guitars) • PAUL BRADY (Tin Whistle & Mandolin) • LIAM O'FLYNN (Uilleann Pipes) • GUY FLETCHER (Keyboards) • JOHN ILLSLEY (Bass) • TERRY WILLIAMS (Drums) □ Album: MUSIC BY MARK KNOPFLER FROM THE FILM CAL • VERTIGO 822 769-1 • STEREO 33 1/3 • Recorded at AIR STUDIOS LONDON, February/March 1984 • Produced by MARK KNOPFLER • Engineered by NEIL DORFSMAN • Assisted by MATT D'ARBANLAY-BUTLER & STEVE JACKSON • Mastered by JOHN DENT at the SOUND CLINIC LONDON • All composition by MARK KNOPFLER • Published by STRAITJACKET SONGS LTD/ RONDOR MUSIC (LONDON) LTD • Sleeve design by SUTTON COOPER • Photograph of MARK KNOPFLER by BRIAN ARIS • THE FILM CAL: Starring JOHN LYNCH and HELEN MIRREN, Directed by PAT O'CONNOR, Written by BERNARD MAC LAVERTY from his novel CAL, Produced by DAVID PUTTNAM & STUART CRAIG • Ⓟ & Ⓒ 1984 Phonogram Ltd. (London) ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT □ Cartridge: Koetsu Black (original) • A legendary very early version of Koetsu Black • The original Koetsu Black cartridge hand-crafted by founder Yoshiaki Sugano (Sugano-san) in the 1970s • The Black was an OEM product built by Musashino Sound Labs • Black aluminium shell (OEM) and the innards were built by Sugano-san □ Headshell: Ortofon LH-9000 Headshell • Made using carbon fiber resin for the elimination of unwanted resonances □ Turntable: Kenwood L-07D □ Tonearm: Kenwood TA-07J □ Phono-amplifier: MANLEY STEELHEAD Phono-stage • Settings: INPUT: MC1, LOAD Z: 200 Ohms, LOAD CAP: 350pF, GAIN: 65dB □ Pre-amplifier: Audio Research Reference 5 SE Line-Stage □ Power amplifiers: Audio Research Reference 250 • Monoblock Amplifiers (2ea) □ Speakers: ATC SCM150 PSLT □ Cables: Jorma Audio, Van den Hul, WireWorld, Kimber, MIT, Neovox, Neumann, Western Electric and custom cables □ Racks/Accessories: • HIFISTAY Mythology Audio Rack • Hotdog Isolation Platform • Powertek Automatic Voltage Regulator • Silverback Audio Power distributor • Hotdog Pure Copper Metal Turntable Mat, DIY Cork-Silicon Turntable Mat  Limitations of Liability and Legal Notice ■ The video I posted on YouTube was recorded on my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra), so the sound quality has dropped considerably, therefore, don't expect hi-fi sound quality in this video. I don't want to infringe on music copyrights, so I don't directly extract (rip-out) music from LP or CD media through audio interface equipment, nor do I directly upload downloaded streaming music files. This video is intended to validate the synergy of the instrumental combination of audio devices and to refer to the nuances of music playback. ■ A Direct Live Recording, which is recorded directly on a mobile phone, has the disadvantage of sound quality from containing daily noises and degraded sonic performance, but it is a very useful way to compare the characteristics of audio devices in real life because it includes all the characteristics of the sound heard in the listener's ear at the end of the path played by the combination of audio devices ■ This video was uploaded to this YouTube repository for my audio system's matching test for the devices and parts. I shared it in accordance with relevant laws for fair non-commercial use.  ■ All copyrights belong to their respective copyright holders.