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looking for a recording with nice wide soundstage

So I finally dialed in my room. I picked up some acoustic panels from an audio store that was going out of business and now everything sounds fantastic. That was the missing link in the room. Roger Waters Amused to Death album sounds scary good with sounds coming from behind and either side on a 2 channel system.
Looking for some suggestions on CDs that have a very wide sound stage. I once heard a demo years ago of a pair of Watt puppys and two tracks transported me from a smokey little jazz club to a huge arena. Looking for some suggestions to do the same thing. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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oregonpapa
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"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
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hew
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Try Private Investigations from the Love Over Gold cd by Dire Straits.
soundqcar
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Sara Bareilles: Brave Enough....Live at the Variety Playhouse

Trust me...
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phasecorrect
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Kraftwerk double live CD
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