REK-0-KUT DEHISSER DEMONSTRATION CD

Each recording is played three times. The first cut is always the recording played normally with no noise reduction. For disc records, only the playback compensation is adjusted for most accurate play. The second cut is the recording as processed thru the REK-O-KUT DEHISSER. The thrid cut is the recording as processed with a complete CEDAR system consisting of decklicking, decrackling, and dehissing.

Although the purpose of this CD is to demonstrate the REK-O-KUT DEHISSER, we have chosen to include our complete system ($975.00), which includes the SURFACE NOISE REDUCER and compare it to the top-line, CEDAR system ($18,000.00). The REK-O-KUT RE-EQUALIZER II was used to compensate all vintage disc records.

Please be aware of a particular psychoacoustic effect. When listening to recordings with high frequency noise, we also perceive more highs than are actually present. We tend to associate the two. When the noise is removed, we perceive that the highs are also removed.

The playlist is:

1 - 3, Mercury SR90266, 33 rpm LP. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto.  Demonstrates hiss removal.

4 - 6, London LPS-177, 33 rpm LP. Gillis: Sym 5-1/2. Demonstrates hiss removal, and Lo-Cut Filter of DEHISSER. This record is plagued by European 50 Hz hum.

7 - 9, MGM STA-4288, 4-Track Tape. Baker Street. Demonstrates hiss removal.

10 - 12, RCA BCS-31, 2-Track Tape. Liszt: Piano Concerto. Demonstrates hiss removal

13 - 15, Audio Fidelity FCST 50003, 2-Track Tape. Berlioz: Sym Fantastique. Demonstrates hiss removal.

16 - 18, Vocalion 4875, 78 rpm record. Jimmie Lunceford Band. Demonstrates hiss removal.

19 - 21, Keynote DM1, 78 rpm record. Stravinksy: Dumbarton Oaks Concerto. Demonstrates hiss removal.

22 - 24, Columbia 67837, 78 rpm record. Sibelius: Karelia Suite. Demonstrates hiss removal.

25 - 27, DOT 15412 , 78 rpm record. Gale Storm. Demonstrates hiss removal & groove wall selection of DEHISSER. Severe distortion on one groove wall due to wear.

28- 30, Audio Scriptions, raw aluminum 78 rpm record. 1933 Century Of Progress opening. Demonstrates hiss removal & Lo-Cut filter of DEHISSER. Record has severe rumble.