looking for a recording with nice wide soundstage

Funny, I just picked up the Buddy miller cd noted above from the library. I have always liked River's Going To Run but forgot about most of the other cuts, As Rpeluso says, when you are questioning your system pull out a few well recorded discs to double check your thinking. Too many months of average SQ music (especially recent stuff) will make you forget what you actually have.

PS - who knew Buddy would become such a star, leading RP's Band of Joy and all the Americana Awards bands. If you haven't seen some of these shows seek them out - they repeat on cable fairly regularly.

Nick Cave and Bad Seeds, Live at KRCW, Record Store Day release. Amazing production by Bob Clearmountain.

Medina, by Cecil from Cordoba. Extends way past speakers.

Sorry for the last post, didn't see the CD reference.

"Jazz at the Pawnshop" is an audiophile favorite. I haven't heard the CD version, but I use my vinyl release to initiate "newbies" into what a home based audio system can do. Its Swedish musicians trying to emulate some of the great American jazz artists like Paul Desmond. On a good system, it can transport you right into the nightclub. I don't play it for myself very often. Why? Because I have tons of recordings of the guys they are trying to emulate. Why drink Near Beer when you have Newcastle on hand? Give it a try though ... you'll enjoy it.

Here, its available on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arne-Domnerus-Vol-1-Jazz-At-The-Pawnshop-CD-New-/141607969231?hash=item20f87e21cf