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Good CDs to Test Your System

Hi All,

I am a classis rock kind of guy who has branched out into classical, blues, and jazz (yeah, I am not fifty anymore).

If you want to test your system's capabilities in soundstage and depth of field, what CD do you use?

Please share why the CD works for you.

Thanks, 

Dsper
dsper
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jafant
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dsper
My reference:Jamie Cullum- Twentysomething (2004) Verve
this CD (also avail on SACD) is recorded in the analog domain circa early 2000's. The dynamics of this Jazz Trio (bass, drums and piano for most tracks) are Outstanding! At the time, these musicians were unknown to  a global audience. This disc will give any system a live workout.
Happy Listening!
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dsper OP
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Thanks for the hints!
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maxnewid
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One of my favorites is "High Falls" from the Allman Bros. album "Win, Lose, or Draw". It is a pretty deep track instrumental in the Bros. catalogue. I like it as a test track for many reasons- the synchopated rhythm from dual drummers Butch Trucks and Jamoie Johnson, a keyboard solo by then member of the band Chuck Leavell, a very lyrical guitar solo from Dickie Betts. You get a wide range of tones from all of the instruments as well as subtle nuances from the rhythm section. It fills a room and offers details to be revealed with a good system. 
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