| Track | Content | Use | |-------|---------|-----| | 1 | Channel ID (L/R) | Check speaker wiring | | 2 | Polarity (absolute phase) | Listen for “in/out of phase” | | 3 | Pink noise | Level matching, EQ setup | | 4 | 1kHz sine tone | Voltage reference, distortion check | | 5–15 | Frequency sweeps (20Hz–20kHz) | Measure room response | | 16 | Low-frequency burn-in (20–100Hz) | Speaker suspension exercise | | 17 | High-frequency burn-in (2k–20kHz) | Tweeter conditioning | | 18–20 | Full-range sweeps with dynamics | Cable burn-in |
(1995, 24K Gold, HDCD encoded) Often labeled “Reference Recordings – A Test & Burn-In Disc” from XLO (a high-end cable/interconnect company), distributed by Reference Recordings or sometimes as a standalone audiophile pressing.
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: A 15-minute dedicated track for breaking in new gear. Audiophile Demo Material (HDCD Encoded) : "Stormy Weather" – Eileen Farrell (Jazz vocals).
