What Are Your Reference Discs? or Specific Reference Tracks

I find that the best tool for evaluating new components in my system is human voice accompanied by solo piano. Try James Gilchrist on Linn CKD253 - Oh Fair to See - song cycles by Gerald Finzi. You should hear every inflection in Gilchrist's voice and a good system will bring out (forward) the piano - realistic piano sound too.

A good place to start is by searching for Paul’s Picks. This is from Paul MCGowan of PS Audio.  It is great. He also explains WHY each track is included.  Tidal had a play list set up of most of the tracks.   Another thing that is useful is his book and cd on speaker placement.  Very very helpful. 

A good place to start is by searching for Paul’s Picks. This is from Paul MCGowan of PS Audio.  It is great. He also explains WHY each track is included.  Tidal had a play list set up of most of the tracks.   Another thing that is useful is his book and cd on speaker placement.  Very very helpful. 

„The Look Of Love“ Dusty Springfield Casino Royale Colgems original 

I could make a large list here, I own several MFSL’s, I even got a one step Blood Sweat and tears.

Rather than that I will mention just a couple recently acquired that I’ve been impressed with.

Elton John: Honkey Cat 180gm remaster.

Vanessa Fernandez: Right On For The Darkness on Groove Note mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman.

@emfro Breakfast in America sounds fantastic on my system.
The period pressing and the 33rpm MFSL.