Two Against Nature-What is your reference recording?


I have a number of different recordings that really seem to highlight the strengths and SQ of my system. This week I purchased a used CD ($3, free shipping) of Steely Dan's Two Against Nature and I'm just blown away. To me, it seems better produced (maybe overproduced) than Aja. (A copy of Gaucho is still on the way so we'll see how I feel about it.) It rises above the three or four other 'reference' recordings that I use as a benchmark for my system and so Two Against Nature is probably now my single 'reference' recording.

But here's the thing, I do not like any song on Two Against Nature as much as any given song on Aja. So what seems to carry Two Against Nature (for me) is its production value. It is just a sonic joy to listen to even if the songs are not as catchy as those from Aja and Gaucho.

So that got me to wondering: First, what is your reference recording (any format/medium) for your system? Second, is it also your favorite recording to listen to? In other words, is it the best recording/production AND your favorite music?

George
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Funny, I just got a new subwoofer a couple of days ago and Two Against Nature was one of the albums I played to evaluate. I was entranced. I didn't love this album when it was first released but over time I came to enjoy it immensely. I also listened to Gaucho, Mark Knopfler's Tracker, Charlie Haden & Kenny Barron Night and the City, and Sonny Rollins Way Out West, among others. 
Actually original UK and US pressings of “Meddle” are sonically superior to any DSOTM release. 

I have 18 DSOTM pressings and 6 Meddle. 

The comparisons are clear. 
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I've got DSOTM on CD, don't remember which but rated highly on various sites. It is one of my reference CDs but Two Against Nature seems to be better at highlighting my system's strengths...........but I enjoy DSOTM better as a piece of music.

I have not had a copy of Meddle since college and that was on cassette tape. I need to pick up a copy. I'm not into vinyl so it will be on CD. I'll do some research for the best CD.